Al-Ayen Iraqi University organized a ceremony to honor its former president, Prof. Dr. Shafik S.Shafiq, on the occasion of his assumption of the position of President of the Iraqi Scientific Research Authority and in appreciation of his valuable efforts in serving the university and raising its academic and administrative level.
The ceremony was inaugurated with a speech by the President of Al-Ayen University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Haider A. Marhoon, in which he praised the prominent role played by Prof. Dr. Shafik during his presidency of the university, stressing that his academic and administrative fingerprints will remain a beacon for future generations to follow.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Shafiq expressed his thanks and pride in this honor, praising the continuous development witnessed by the university and stressing that academic work is an ongoing message that contributes to building the future of higher education in Iraq.
The Administrative Assistant for Administrative Affairs to the University President, Prof. Dr. Atheer Y. Awda also delivered a speech in which he expressed the institution's appreciation for Dr. Shafiq's efforts, wishing him success in his new position and praising his leadership capabilities in this field.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of the plaque of honor with the Al-Ayen Iraqi University's Golden Medal to Prof. Dr. Shafik in a symbolic gesture expressing the appreciation of the University for his academic and administrative contributions, while emphasizing the continuation of cooperation between the university and the Iraqi Scientific Research Authority to advance the research and educational reality in the country.
