Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil, Receives High-Level Delegation from Iraqi Ministry of Commerce
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil, received a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Commerce of the Iraqi Federal Government, led by Abdul Razzaq Hamid Abdul Razzaq, Associate Director General of the Administrative and Financial Directorate.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdul Karim Saeed, Vice President for Administrative and Student Affairs at Cihan University- Erbil, along with several heads of the academic departments.
Academic Position and Institutional Development
At the beginning of the meeting, Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi provided an overview of Cihan University-Erbil, detailing its establishment history, organizational expansion, and academic department structure. He then highlighted the university’s scientific standing, academic partnerships with international institutions, and recent research accomplishments.
Capacity Building Program for Civil Servants
During the meeting, the President of Cihan University-Erbil emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional linkages with government ministries across both the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Federal Government.
He stated that the university has conducted numerous professional development programs aimed at applying academic expertise to public sector enhancement. In this context, he announced the launch of a new training program for Iraqi Ministry of Commerce personnel in financial and accounting disciplines, targeting accounting unit supervisors, internal auditors, and staff specialized in budgeting and financial oversight to enhance operational performance.
Meeting Outcomes and Recognition
In response, Abdul Razzaq Hamid Abdul Razzaq expressed gratitude for the kind reception, noting the ministry’s satisfaction in selecting Cihan University-Erbil to facilitate the training program.
He emphasized that such collaborative initiatives strengthen ties between higher education institutions and government bodies while expressing appreciation to the program’s academic instructors and trainers.
