In line with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s policy to support and activate technological incubators and to strengthen partnerships between universities and the industrial sector, the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa discussed avenues for enhancing cooperation with the Iron and Steel plant in Karbala. The meeting took place during the visit of Dr Anwar Al-Aamri, the Director-General of the plant, who was received by Professor Dr Nowfal Al-Araji, the University’s Vice President for Administrative Affairs, in the presence of representatives from the University’s Science and Technology Parks Department.

The two parties explored prospects for collaboration in training and employing students and graduates of the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa within the plant, as well as the potential for implementing joint research and applied projects that could contribute to developing the iron and steel sector and providing scientific solutions to industrial challenges. Such cooperation aims to strengthen the link between scientific research and the needs of the labour market.

This initiative aligns with the University’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by providing high-quality applied learning opportunities for its students, supporting industrial innovation in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and expanding cooperation with national institutions in pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

This meeting reaffirms the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa’s dedication to establishing effective strategic partnerships with productive sectors, thereby contributing to the preparation of qualified graduates capable of supporting economic and industrial development in Karbala and Iraq more broadly.