Al-Zahraa University for Women participated in the third edition of the Iraq Education Conference with a delegation headed by University President Prof. Dr. Zainab Al-Mulla Al-Sultani. Held under the theme "From Education to Development: Global Partnerships and Universities Shaping the Future," the conference was attended by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Prof. Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hasani, alongside a number of government officials, academic leaders, experts, and specialists.

 

In his opening remarks, Minister Al-Hasani emphasized the importance of advancing Iraq's higher education system by improving educational quality, supporting scientific research and innovation, strengthening international partnerships, modernizing curricula and academic programs, and aligning university graduates' skills and competencies with labor market demands and national development priorities.

 

For her part, Prof. Dr. Zainab Al-Mulla Al-Sultani stated that the conference serves as a significant platform for exchanging academic expertise and exploring opportunities for cooperation and partnerships among universities. She noted that keeping pace with global developments in higher education requires strengthening scientific research, enhancing academic programs, and embracing innovation and digital transformation to improve educational standards and equip female students with the skills needed to meet future challenges.

 

The conference featured a series of scientific sessions addressing the internationalization of education and global partnerships, scientific research and digital transformation, the alignment of learning outcomes with labor market needs, investment in educational projects, and the role of universities in promoting sustainable development and building a knowledge-based

economy.