During a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bayt Al-Hikma, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, the Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abd Al-Hussein Al-Moussawi reviewed ways to expand scientific and research partnerships and mechanisms for cooperation to achieve the goals of both institutions.

During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the Ministry's commitment to strengthen scientific partnerships with reputable research institutions, foremost among them Bayt Al-Hikma, given its rich scientific and intellectual heritage and its active professional role in knowledge production, supporting rigorous scientific research in the humanities and social sciences, and reviving Iraqi intellectual heritage.

Dr. Abdul Hussein Al-Moussawi highlighted that integration between academic and research institutions is a fundamental pillar for building an advanced scientific environment capable of providing specialized studies and consultations that address the country's priorities and support sustainable development. 

For his part, Chairman of Board of Trustees of Bayt Al-Hikma, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi expressed the Bayt Al-Hikma's aspiration to expand cooperation and joint coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, this collaboration aims to implement high-quality research projects, organize joint scientific seminars and conferences, and publish rigorous studies addressing intellectual and cultural issues, thereby contributing to the scientific and developmental goals of Iraq.

Media and Government Communication Directorate 

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

July 20, 2026