Cihan University-Erbil Night Festival Successfully Concludes: A Hub for University Integration with Entrepreneurship and Youth Innovation
The Cihan University-Erbil Night Festival, which continued for 10 consecutive nights, has concluded its activities. This major cultural and economic event, which opened on the evening of August 27, 2026, by Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil, and Professor Dr. Nawzad Yahya Bajger, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cihan Universities and Institutes, in the presence of the Governor of Erbil and administrative officials, became a vital center for the fusion of academia and the market.
The festival was not merely a market; it evolved into a diverse platform where displays of handicrafts, small projects, and local corporate products were showcased alongside artistic and literary innovations. To this end, the festival participants, most of whom were university students and graduates, presented their work with a high level of excellence.
Furthermore, the festival was enriched by the participation of many entrepreneurs, artists, and talented individuals through their artistic contributions. In this context, entertainment activities such as PlayStation competitions, documentary film screenings, and poetry evenings added a deep cultural dimension to the festival.
On the other hand, twelfth-grade secondary school graduates utilized this opportunity to become acquainted with academic departments, study systems, and university programs. Under the guidance of the university’s academic staff, they were able to develop a clear vision for their future.
Project owners spoke with great enthusiasm about the university’s pioneering role, describing Cihan University-Erbil as a “big home for talents” that always paves the way for young people to become independent entrepreneurs.
Visitors, participants, and guests attending the festival nights praised the efforts and activities of the University Presidency in providing this unique environment, which restored confidence in local products and contributed to the revitalization of social and economic relations.
During the festival, Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil, reaffirmed that support for talented individuals, entrepreneurs, and graduates will continue and that the festival will remain an annual tradition serving students and the entire Kurdistan community.
