On January 12, 2025, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the University of Sulaimani and the Sulaimani General Directorate of Education to foster collaboration in training and developing educational and administrative skills. The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Kosar Mohammed Ali, President of the University of Sulaimani, and Mr. Omar Hama Amin, Assistant Director General of Education of Sulaimani.
Dr. Soran Hama Amin, Head of Educational Development at the University of Sulaimani, emphasized the importance of the agreement, stating: “To address educational challenges and contribute to societal development, we prioritized collaboration with the Sulaimani General Directorate of Education as our initial focus. With the University’s distinguished educational colleges and highly skilled academic staff, we identified a gap in the local education system that this partnership seeks to bridge.”
He further highlighted the bilateral significance of the agreement: “This memorandum underscores our commitment to engaging in research and supporting the Directorate in any area of need. As a first step, we aim to train teachers and educational staff in administration, teaching methodologies, and educational psychology.”