A delegation from Tishk International University, led by Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Saleh, Head of the Board of Trustees, and Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of TIU, paid an official visit to Akre University for Applied Sciences (AUAS) in Akre, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The delegation also included:
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Academic Vice President of TIU
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Mr. Dana Shamsaddin, Director of the International Relations Office
Warm Reception and Discussions
The TIU delegation was warmly received by Prof. Dr. Manhal Ilham Abdal, President of Akre University for Applied Sciences, along with several senior academic and administrative officials.
During the visit, both sides discussed opportunities for academic and scientific cooperation, with a particular focus on:
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Applied education and hands-on learning
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Joint initiatives between the two institutions
Memorandum of Understanding Signed
The meeting concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two universities, fostering mutual academic growth and knowledge exchange.
About Akre University for Applied Sciences
Akre University for Applied Sciences is a public university dedicated to applied and hands-on education, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world practice. As the first institution of its kind in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, it plays a key role in modernizing higher education and meeting labor market demands.
Commitment to Institutional Partnerships
This visit reflects TIU’s continued commitment to expanding institutional partnerships and enhancing academic collaboration at both national and international levels.
Keywords: Tishk International University, Akre University for Applied Sciences, Academic Collaboration, Memorandum of Understanding, Official University Visit, Higher Education Partnerships, Kurdistan Region, Applied Education
