Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, and the supervision of the head of the Supervision and Scientific Evaluation Authority, Professor Dr. Salah Al-Fatlawi, the activities of the International Development Program—organized in collaboration between the Student Activities Department of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Russian University of Friendship of Peoples (RUDN) in Moscow—were concluded.

The program witnessed active and distinguished participation from the Student Activities Department of Al-Kitab University, alongside 45 representatives from 38 Iraqi public and private universities. The university’s representative, Dr. Mohammed Thamer, contributed to discussions and practical workshops, demonstrating professional engagement in forming task forces and presenting developmental visions for student activities at the university level.

The opening ceremony was attended by government and parliamentary figures from the Republic of Iraq and the Russian Federation, as well as Olympic athletes and directors of sports and media institutions. The program included a series of theoretical lectures, practical applications, dialogue workshops, and field visits to several advanced sports facilities in Moscow.

This participation reflects the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s commitment to supporting and developing student activities and exchanging expertise with global universities, contributing to the creation of a comprehensive academic environment that keeps pace with the latest international experiences. It also underscores Al-Kitab University’s dedication to enhancing its active presence in academic and student forums at both the national and international levels.