By John Lee. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has approved the establishment of AI Engineering Clubs at five Iraqi universities, following the earlier creation of ten dedicated artificial intelligence colleges across the country. Acting Minister Dr. Abdul Hussein Al-Moussawi (pictured) announced the move, stating that the clubs represent a new pillar for […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the establishment of two new colleges at the University of Baghdad: the College of Excellence and the College of Artificial Intelligence, with operations set to begin in the 2025/2026 academic year. The initiative was ordered by Higher Education Minister Dr. Naeem […]
By John Lee. Hussein Afshin, Assistant to the Iranian President for Scientific and Technical Affairs and the Knowledge Economy, has reportedly proposed establishing a joint Iran-Iraq artificial intelligence (AI) centre on one of Iran's islands. Speaking during a meeting in Tehran with Ali Razzouqi, Deputy Head of the Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, Afshin […]
By John Lee. Professor Dr. Mahmoud Saleh Al-Khafaji of the Department of Water Resources Engineering at the University of Baghdad chaired a meeting organised by the Prime Minister's Office Adviser for Scientific, Academic, and Artificial Intelligence Affairs to explore smart digital solutions for water system management in Iraq. The session featured presentations on advanced technologies, […]
By Sara al-Qaher for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. On Feb. 20, the Iraqi Oil Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian Oil Ministry to settle disputes over the joint oil fields and examine the possibility of building […]
