Prestigious Healthcare Conference in Halabja

A distinguished delegation from Tishk International University participated in the Kurdistan Health Summit, held in Halabja from November 20th to 22nd, 2025. The summit brought together leaders from academia, government, healthcare institutions, and international organizations to discuss the future of the health sector in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

TIU Delegation Members

The TIU delegation included:

  • Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Iraq Chapter of the International Association of Universities (IAO)

  • Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu-Orabi, President of Tishk International University, Erbil

  • Professor Dr. Khidir Masum Hawrami, President of TIUS

  • Dr. Tola Faraj, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences

  • Dr. Aram Sabr Tahr, TIU Liaison

  • Dr. Osman Durmaz from TIUS

TIU’s Leadership in Higher Education

TIU’s participation highlighted the university’s leadership in higher education and its strong partnerships with the healthcare sector. As the No. 1 university in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, according to the latest Times Higher Education (Arab and World Rankings) and QS Rankings, TIU continues to play a central role in advancing healthcare education, research, and professional training.

Panel Discussion and Presentations

Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih served as a panelist in a major discussion focusing on the development and challenges of Medical Faculties in public and private universities across the region. He also presented TIU’s recent accomplishments, including the university’s ISO certifications and international accreditations from globally recognized bodies for various bachelor programmes at TIU.

Dr. Tola Faraj delivered a talk on the strategic vision of TIU’s Medical Faculties, outlining the key initiatives and quality standards that have contributed to the university’s continuous success and top ranking each year.

Commitment to Healthcare Advancement

TIU remains committed to enriching the health sector through academic excellence, research contributions, and strategic collaborations. The university’s participation in this summit reflects its ongoing dedication to supporting the development of healthcare services and strengthening ties between academia and medical institutions.

Keywords: Kurdistan Health Summit, Halabja Conference, TIU Delegation, Medical Education, Healthcare Development, International Accreditations, Times Higher Education Ranking, QS Ranking, ISO Certification