Erbil, Kurdistan Region – November 27, 2025
A distinguished delegation from Tishk International University (TIU) paid an official visit to Hawler Medical University (HMU) on Thursday, November 27th, to extend warm congratulations to Prof. Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh, the newly appointed President of HMU.
The TIU delegation was headed by the Head of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, and included the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs [Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir] and Administrative Affairs [Dr. Fatih Cura], the Dean of Students [Dr. Mohammed Abdulghani], and the Vice Dean of the Applied Science Faculty [Dr. Tola A. FARAJ].
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.
The Head of the Board of Trustees, 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.
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.
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.