Media and Government Communication Division
Al-Najaf Technical Institute
The Dean of Al-Najaf Technical Institute, Prof. Dr. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali, visited the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Commercial and Industrial Exhibition to review the participation of the institute’s students and their innovative projects, which reflected the level of scientific and technological advancement witnessed by the institute in various engineering and technological specializations, particularly the projects of the Department of Communication Technologies. These projects embodied the spirit of creativity and scientific research among students and demonstrated their ability to transform scientific ideas into practical applications that serve society and contribute to supporting service, security, and humanitarian institutions.
The visit included a field tour by the Dean through the institute’s exhibition booths, where he met several participating students and listened to detailed explanations about the nature of the projects and their operational mechanisms. He emphasized the importance of supporting youth capabilities and encouraging innovations that keep pace with global developments in technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, in addition to strengthening the connection between academic knowledge and the actual needs of society.
Al-Abdali praised the scientific level demonstrated by the students of the Department of Communication Technologies and appreciated the efforts made by lecturers and supervisors in monitoring and developing the projects. He pointed out that Al-Najaf Technical Institute is committed to providing an educational environment that supports creativity and innovation and contributes to preparing technical personnel capable of competing and providing smart solutions to various challenges.
The participation included the presentation of several distinguished pioneering projects, most notably the “Smart Glove” project, which is a humanitarian and technological innovation aimed at assisting people with special needs, particularly individuals with speech or hearing difficulties. The device converts gestures and movements into understandable words, facilitating communication with others, enhancing social integration, and supporting their right to communicate and interact more effectively and independently.
The exhibition also featured the “Smart Helmet” project, an advanced helmet equipped with an intelligent system that sends instant notifications to hospitals and security agencies when a motorcycle rider is involved in an accident or injury. It also accurately determines the rider’s geographical location to facilitate rapid access and provide timely assistance, contributing to risk reduction and the preservation of lives, especially during emergencies.
In the same context, students presented the “Smart Camera” project, which relies on artificial intelligence technologies and rapid image and facial recognition within fractions of a second. It can be utilized in security institutions for monitoring, detection, and security analysis purposes, reflecting the advanced technical capabilities of students in employing technology to serve security sectors and governmental institutions.
During his discussion with the students, the Dean emphasized that these projects represent a genuine outcome of the applied education approach adopted by the institute. He noted that supporting entrepreneurial projects and scientific innovations is among the institution’s priorities due to their significant role in promoting sustainable development and opening new horizons for students in creativity, work, and productivity.
He added that the institute continuously seeks to encourage participation in scientific and technological exhibitions and conferences, as they provide valuable opportunities to showcase students’ scientific achievements, exchange expertise, and engage with modern experiences. Such activities also enhance students’ confidence in their scientific abilities and motivate them to present more innovative ideas and initiatives.
This participation aligns with the directions of Al-Najaf Technical Institute toward supporting technological innovation and promoting the culture of applied scientific research in line with labor market requirements and rapid technological development, while also focusing on projects with humanitarian, service, and security dimensions that contribute to serving all sectors of society.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Dean of Al-Najaf Technical Institute, Prof. Dr. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali, expressed his pride in the level demonstrated by the institute’s students at the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Commercial and Industrial Exhibition, affirming that these pioneering projects reflect the students’ scientific and creative capabilities and represent an important step toward strengthening the culture of innovation and technological development in a manner that serves society and enhances the role of academic institutions in creating smart solutions for the future.
