Department of International Relations and Diplomacy Organizes a Scientific Visit to One News Channel

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Cihan University–Erbil organized a scientific visit to One News Channel for third- and fourth-year students under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Saman Hassan Ali.

The visiting delegation was received by Mr. Ahmed Rabie, Head of the News Department at the channel, who welcomed the students and delivered a detailed lecture on the channel’s establishment, legal status, and media policy.

He also highlighted the channel’s pivotal role in covering political events at both national and international levels and discussed the influence of the media in shaping public opinion, particularly in light of the ongoing developments and events in the region.

Furthermore, Mr. Ahmed Rabie explained the technical and editorial stages of news production, from gathering information at its source to drafting news reports and preparing them for final broadcast. The students were then given a field tour of the channel’s various departments and studios.

During the tour, Mr. Bashar Jabbar from the Directing and Production Department provided a clear explanation of the department’s responsibilities and its technical and artistic contributions to successful live news coverage.