University of Al-Maarif held an elegant cultural ceremony to celebrate its establish anniversary and its transformation into a university.
The ceremony witnessed a grand presence and high-level figures, including Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abd Al-Razaq Abd Rahman Al-Saadi, founder of University of Al-Maarif, presidents of international, Arab, and local universities, and the Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities, Prof. Dr. Amro Ezzat, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Suleiman Hamad, Rector of Fallujah University, Prof. Dr. Atef Kharabsheh, Rector of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University of Jordan, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Muhammad Al-Jarrah, Rector of Philadelphia University, Prof. Dr. Youssef Khalaf Youssef, Rector of Al-Shaab University, Prof. Dr. Walid Salama, Advisor to the Secretary-General of Arab Universities, Dr. Bashir Samah, Advisor General of the Association of Arab-Russian Universities, and many deans of colleges and figures from inside and outside Iraq, government officials, and university’s members.
The ceremony began with the playing of the Iraqi national anthem, followed by the recitation from the Holy Quran, and a documentary film was shown narrating the history of the university from its establishment until its transformation into a university.
The Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abd Al-Malik Abd Al-Rahman, given a welcoming speech in which he praised the achievements of the university and its future aspirations.
The representative of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Salman Hamad, Rector of Fallujah University, also gave a speech in which he congratulated the university on this achievement, stressing the ministry’s continued support for Iraqi universities.
Then, Prof. Dr. Amro Ezzat Salama, Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities, gave a valuable speech in which he stressed the importance of higher education in building nations and developing societies.
The university’s new logo was unveiled, a modern design that reflects its academic identity and future ambitions, and launched the “Go Green” initiative, which aims to enhance environmental awareness among students and employees and transform the university into an environmentally friendly environment.
The ceremony witnessed a special honoring for the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the founding body of the university in appreciation of their continuous support.
A dialogue session entitled “The Future of Education: Between Education, Reality and Ambition” was also organized, in which a group of academics and experts participated, and many ideas and proposals were presented on developing the educational process in Iraq.
With this celebration, University of Al Maarif has taken a firm step towards a prosperous future, confirming its leadership in the field of higher education in Iraq and the region. The university looks forward to achieving more achievements in the coming years and confirms its commitment to providing high-quality education that keeps pace with the requirements of the era.
