Erbil, Kurdistan Region – November 27, 2025

A distinguished delegation from Tishk International University paid an official visit to Hawler Medical University on Thursday, November 27th, to extend warm congratulations to Prof. Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh, the newly appointed President of HMU.


TIU Delegation Members

The TIU delegation was headed by Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees, and included:

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Vice President for Academic Affairs

  • Dr. Fatih Cura, Vice President for Administrative Affairs

  • Dr. Mohammed Abdulghani, Dean of Students

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


Congratulatory Meeting

During the meeting, the delegation expressed their sincere congratulations to Prof. Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh on his new leadership role and wished him continued success in guiding Hawler Medical University toward further academic progress and institutional development.

Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih emphasized the strong relationship between TIU and HMU, highlighting the importance of mutual understanding and sustained cooperation between the two universities — particularly in their shared colleges, scientific activities, and postgraduate programs. He reaffirmed TIU’s full support for enhancing joint academic initiatives and expanding collaborative opportunities that benefit both institutions.


Response from HMU President

Prof. Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh expressed his appreciation for the visit and acknowledged the longstanding partnership between the universities, reaffirming HMU’s commitment to continued academic cooperation and joint development.


Looking Ahead

Tishk International University congratulates Prof. Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh once again and looks forward to strengthening the strategic collaboration between the two universities in the years ahead.

Keywords: Hawler Medical University, TIU Delegation, Presidential Congratulations, Academic Cooperation, Higher Education Partnership, Prof. Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh, Erbil Universities, Joint Academic Initiatives