With the support of the President of the University of Ninevah, Professor Dr. Osama Ismail Al-Mashhadani, the guidance of the Dean of the College of Information Technology, Professor Dr. Manar Younis Kashmoula, and the follow-up of the Head of the Department of Computer Networks and Internet, Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Sabah Abdulaziz, students of the University achieved fifth place at the Fourth Annual Iraqi Artificial Intelligence Forum.
The forum was organized by the University of Information Technology and Communications in cooperation with Al-Mustaqbal University under the slogan “Empowering Minds with Artificial Intelligence and Redefining the Boundaries of the Possible” on Monday, 16 February 2026.
The event was attended by the Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Helo Al-Askari, along with the Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Scientific Research Councils, the Director of the UNESCO Iraq Office, university presidents, and experts in digital transformation and smart technologies. Discussions focused on the latest scientific developments, practical applications, and leading national experiences in AI.
The University of Ninevah’s project competed against 120 other projects from various Iraqi universities, involving teams of students, professors, and researchers. Their project stood out for its advanced scientific and practical application of artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis.
This achievement was realized by fourth-year students Mohammed Sinan Mohammed and Bashar Ammar Ghanem from the Department of Computer Networks and Internet, under the supervision of Dr. Balqees Talal Hassan and Dr. Zaid Jassim Mohammed, through their graduation project titled: “AI-Based Medical Diagnosis System.”
The Minister of Higher Education emphasized the importance of adopting digital transformation within Iraqi universities and integrating AI technologies into the academic environment to develop innovative solutions that support sustainable development. He also highlighted the need to translate the forum’s recommendations into actionable programs that promote academic modernization, reinforce quality and accreditation standards, and enable Iraqi universities to engage effectively in the international scientific landscape.
The forum included specialized panel discussions on practical AI applications, as well as the announcement of the results of the National AI Developers Competition and the honoring of winners—reflecting universities’ commitment to supporting young talents and strengthening digital innovation within higher education institutions.
This accomplishment represents a significant addition to the academic journey of the University of Ninevah and underscores its commitment to supporting applied research and encouraging distinguished graduation projects, thereby keeping pace with rapid technological advancements and enhancing Iraq’s position in the fields of artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
