University of Zakho, June 15, 2025 | University Press Office (UNPO) — As part of its commitment to strengthening academic partnerships across the Kurdistan Region, a high-level delegation from the University of Duhok (UOD), led by Prof. Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi, accompanied by University Council members, paid an official visit to University of Zakho to congratulate its newly appointed President.

The delegation was warmly received by Dr. Diyar A. Saeed, President of UOZ, along with members of the University Council. The visit underscores the deep-rooted academic relationship between the two universities, which have worked in partnership to promote academic excellence in the region.

Highlights of the Visit:

• Warm Welcome and Acknowledgement:
  Dr. Saeed expressed his sincere appreciation for the visit and highlighted the special academic connection between the two institutions.
  
  
  “The University of Duhok has always been the mother university for UOZ,” he noted, “and our cooperation with its academic staff is strong and ongoing.”
  
  
  
• Commending Achievements:
  Prof. Dr. Dawood praised the achievements of UOZ, particularly its development of infrastructure and academic programs. He stressed that:
  
  
  “We don’t feel like two separate universities; we are one academic family.”
  
  
  

Strategic Importance and Future Cooperation:

This visit aligns with the University of Duhok’s Strategic Plan for Academic Internationalization and Regional Engagement, emphasizing sustainable partnerships that promote joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and collaborative scientific events.

By fostering long-term cooperation, the two universities contribute to advancing higher education in the Kurdistan Region and supporting national educational development goals.

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University Press office, June 15, 2025
Reported by: Ismat Mahmood Mohammed
Photography by: Harman Jangeer Ahmed

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• University of Duhok partnerships
  
  
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