Al-Zahraa University for Women participated in Iraqi Women’s Day Festival, held under the theme “Iraqi Creativity: Challenges and Successes.” The event was sponsored by His Excellency Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and supervised by Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, President of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, organized by the University’s Women’s Affairs Division.
The Festival garnered significant attendance, featuring prominent figures such as His Excellency Jafar Olcay Karakash, Turkish Consul General, along with a slew of university presidents from both public and private sectors, including Al-Zahraa University for Women. The event highlighted the accomplishments realized by Iraqi women across diverse fields, underscoring the importance of unlocking their potential and showcasing their creativity and innovative capabilities.
In his speech, Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, President of Al-Furat Al-Awsat University, stressed the crucial role of women in Iraqi society. He also affirmed that universities would always serve as supportive environment for every woman pursuing self-fulfillment. Besides, he added that each Iraqi woman represented a source of inspiration and a driving force towards a brighter future. Al-Zubaidi pointed out that such events provided significant platforms to extend support and empowerment for women across all scientific and professional fields.
For her part, Prof. Dr. Nada Al-Aboudi, Director of Women’s Affairs Department at the Ministry of Higher Education, commended Iraqi women on their contributions to academia and professional fields, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives as they threw light on their accomplishments. She also affirmed the Ministry’s continuous support for women’s empowerment in education and scientific research.
Furthermore, Dr. Al-Zubaidi noted that the Festival witnessed the participation of 35 companies specializing in technology, engineering, artificial intelligence, medicine, as well as education, offering job opportunities across diverse fields and provinces. The event also included 11 public and private universities.
It goes without saying that Al-Zahraa University for Women’s active participation in the Festival reflected its commitment to supporting and empowering women in all fields. It also underlined the shared vision of Iraqi academic institutions on ways to advance and strengthen women’s role in nation-building and societal development.
Translated by Zahra' Ala', revised by Asst. Lect. Inam Mohammed
