On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Prof. Dr. Haider A. Marhoon, Chancellor of Al-Ayen Iraqi University, received a ministerial committee from the Research and Development Department of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to follow up on the requirements for establishing an Artificial Intelligence Engineering Club at the university. The meeting was also attended by his Deputy for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Naseer A. H. Al-Quraishi, the Dean of the College of Engineering Prof. Dr. Firas F. Kadhim, and the Dean of the College of Engineering Technology Asst. Prof. Dr. Rafid S. Al-Jubouri.
The ministerial committee, comprised of Asst. Prof. Dr. Al-Abbas Ahmed Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. Yasser Talib Saeed and Mr. Jawad Sami Hamid began its work by reviewing the requirements and procedures for establishing the club, in accordance with the regulations approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Prof. Dr. Marhoon emphasized the university's commitment to supporting modern specializations and developing students' skills in the fields of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The committee also inspected the halls, laboratories, technical equipment, and scientific resources allocated to support the club's activities and applications.
The ministerial committee praised the advanced scientific and technical capabilities of Al-Ayen Iraqi University, stressing its excellence in supporting artificial intelligence projects and providing a sophisticated environment that meets the requirements of modern education.