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As part of the scientific delegations of our university and its openness to international universities, the research of a student from Erbil Polytechnic University was approved by (Al Ain University in the UAE. The student participated in the Second Student Conference and the Annual Meeting of the Association of Student Affairs Directors at Arab Universities, which was held from January 25 to 29, 2026, at Al Ain University.

During the conference, under the supervision of Dr. Rifaa Rashid from the Civil Engineering Department at the Technical Engineering College, the student Sana Abdullah Saeed successfully presented her research online at a high level. Due to the importance of the topic and the quality of the presentation, special certificates were awarded to the student and her supervisor.

In addition, Ms. Derakhshan Omar Mohammed, a staff member of the International Relations Directorate and the university’s coordinator with Arab universities, participated in the conference and the annual meeting as the university’s representative, which was held on the same day.

This achievement reflected the important strategy of Erbil Polytechnic University, which continuously supported and encouraged the abilities of students and lecturers. The university continued to support high-level research and provided all necessary facilities to ensure that the new generation played an effective role at regional and international levels and enhanced the university’s academic standing.

  On Wednesday, 28/1/2026, at the Presidency Office of the University, Prof. Dr. Edrees Muhammad Taher Harki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University, with the presence of Asst. Prof. Dr. Hataw Karim Khidr, Director of the University Career Development Center; Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Omer Yasin, Director of International Relations; and Mr. Behzad Hilmi Akreyi, Director of the Rector’s Office, received a delegation from the two companies “Khanzada Khatun” and ’’Americana Restaurants Group’’.

 Americana Restaurants Group was considered one of the largest international companies in the food and restaurant sector, operating in the Middle East and South Africa, and included major restaurant brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, and Krispy Kreme.

 

During the meeting, which was organized through the coordination and initiative of the University Career Development Center, discussions focused on establishing a strong partnership between the university and the private sector. The main objective of the meeting was to provide internship and training opportunities and to benefit from the experiences and programs of those companies for university students, especially students of the tourism and management departments, in order to strengthen the link between the university and the labor market and to familiarize graduates with the real work environment.

During the meeting, views were exchanged regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two sides so that the cooperation would take a formal framework. It was noted that the university presidency consistently placed special importance on such collaborations as part of its strategy and continuously supported and encouraged initiatives that expanded employment prospects for students and aligned their skills with the needs of the labor market.