Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil: Our Graduates Will Become Leaders and Innovators in Their Respective Fields
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the graduation ceremony for the 16th cohort of Cihan University-Erbil students for the 2025–2026 academic year was held in the presence of representatives of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, governmental and diplomatic officials, university council members, faculty staff, and families of the graduates. During the event, Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil, delivered his speech.
Providing Human Capital
At the beginning of his speech, Professor Dr. Amjad expressed his congratulatory messages to 1,065 graduates of the 2025–2026 academic year across 22 scientific disciplines, noting that this milestone represents the culmination of years of dedicated academic efforts to prepare a qualified generation.
He clarified that the diversity of specializations demonstrates the university’s institutional capacity to supply skilled human capital for the labor market across health, engineering, scientific, administrative, humanities, and media sectors.
New University Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Integration
Professor Dr. Amjad highlighted the achievements of the preceding year, including signing memorandums of understanding with global universities, publishing scientific research papers in international journals, and enhancing technical and laboratory infrastructure.
Furthermore, Professor Dr. Amjad announced that for the upcoming academic year, the university will emphasize integrating artificial intelligence into its educational curricula and establishing several scientific centres, such as the Food and Obesity Management Centre, University Investment Centre, and Development and Consultancy Centre, to serve as a primary source for addressing contemporary challenges in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
Directives to Graduates and Families
Addressing the graduating class, Professor Dr. Amjad affirmed that the scientific knowledge and skills acquired at the university serve as tools enabling them to emerge as leaders and innovators within their fields. He also congratulated the families of the graduates for their continued support throughout the academic journey.
In conclusion, he expressed appreciation to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Directorate of Private Education, the academic faculty, Cihan Group, and especially Dr. Nawzad, for their support and contributions to the academic development of the university.
