Cihan University-Erbil Academic Staff Participates in an International Forum in China on Standardizing Smart Industry Development

From August 26 to September 8, 2025, Dr. Ibrahim Hashim from the College of Pharmacy at Cihan University-Erbil attended an international forum in China, representing the university. The forum focused on fostering collaboration in standardizing smart equipment manufacturing for developing countries, as well as advancing the deployment and application of artificial intelligence.

The delegation was hosted by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences in Beijing, where participants took part in a series of lectures and training programs highlighting China’s latest achievements in standardization, artificial intelligence development, and strategies for keeping pace with modern innovations. The fourteen-day visit also included trips to three scientifically and economically significant cities: Beijing, Changchun (the capital of Jilin Province), and the modern city of Shanghai.

During these visits, Dr. Ibrahim Hashim toured various factories, inspection and standardization centers, as well as prestigious universities such as Jilin University, Tongji University, and Shanghai University of Electric Power.

This participation underscores Cihan University-Erbil’s commitment to aligning with global advancements and raising the standards of education and professional practice. The initiative aims to strengthen local expertise, improve national standards, and create new opportunities for future collaboration. In doing so, the university seeks to remain in step with leading scientific and economic developments worldwide, while continually renewing its intellectual and professional framework to meet international benchmarks.