From the vicinity of the Gate of the Knowledge City of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), Imam Ali (AS), and from the city of golden domes and sacred mosques, from the Holy Najaf that has given and continues to give the world the light of its scholars, and from the breeze of the ancient Euphrates, the intellectual radiance of our institute, the Technical Institute, has extended for more than four decades.
Here I stand before you with all pride and gratitude, bowing to this great institution, this esteemed university, and the honorable faculty members of the Najaf Technical Institute, who have formed a unique fabric woven with the threads of medical, engineering, artistic, and administrative technologies. Each field and department represents a vital pillar of human advancement and fulfills an essential need in society.
Respected faculty members, you are the engineers of knowledge and the sculptors of young minds. Within your classrooms and workshops, you ignite curiosity, nurture potential, and guide our students toward excellence. Despite all challenges and moments of frustration, remember that you are not alone in this endeavor. We are one team, a unified force dedicated to empowering future generations. Sincere thanks for your academic and social efforts in serving students and our beloved Iraq.
Let us encourage our students to think critically, think outside the box, and challenge the status quo. Let us foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that celebrates intellectual, cultural, and professional diversity. By working together and embracing these core values, we can ensure that the Najaf Technical Institute remains a beacon of academic excellence, enabling our students to become not only skilled technicians but also innovators, leaders, and architects of a brighter future.
Within the concept of a productive university, the institute's departments offer consultancy, services, and scientific, technical, and training expertise to government institutions, the private sector, and various social segments. In the field of training programs, the Continuing Education Center, in cooperation with the parent university, oversees and organizes these programs to renew knowledge and equip university employees with skills, as well as to establish external connections with institutions and society.
We encourage patents, outstanding projects, and high-quality research, as evidenced by the Fifth Research Discussion Festival and the 45th anniversary of this prestigious scientific institution. The Najaf Technical Institute has earned a distinguished place among the formations of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University and Iraqi institutes since its establishment in 1978, in response to labor market demands and academic quality requirements in our beloved homeland. Over nearly five decades, the institute has remained committed to serving our students with dedication and sincerity.
Since assuming the deanship of the institute, I have focused my utmost attention on refining its strategic direction, introducing promising new departments in both morning and evening studies to create new opportunities that lead to their development and investment. We continuously strive to identify our strengths and build new paths on solid foundations, blending exceptional youthful energy with extensive expertise to develop innovative and advanced plans that keep pace with the requirements and challenges of higher education. National and international bodies have recently expressed their appreciation for the institute's vision, organization, and effective management, as reflected in its ongoing projects for constructing new buildings, centers, and new departments.
All these achievements, along with our future aspirations, serve the primary goal of preparing graduates to perform their roles competently and to leave a positive impact on Iraqi society and the world at large. We also prioritize our future mission of raising awareness among citizens and professionals, aiming to elevate society to the highest ranks through the development and dissemination of knowledge and community engagement.
I am also honored to express my pride and appreciation for the central role played by the Najaf Technical Institute in fulfilling the mission of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University and supporting its efforts to enhance the quality of diploma, bachelor's, and postgraduate programs that produce highly qualified graduates.
We strive to provide an appropriate and supportive learning environment designed to empower students to achieve their goals and professional aspirations by offering modern laboratory equipment that helps develop skills needed in the job market. Equally important, we have introduced diverse and valuable social activities that enable students to enhance their professional and social skills.
The institute has produced distinguished scientific research and projects published in international journals, along with numerous patents that offer practical solutions to real-world problems and contribute to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Finally, we extend our best wishes to our dear students for continued success, excellence, and collaboration with their professors to develop their academic capabilities and skills, benefiting from their expertise and gaining useful knowledge and practical experience that will serve them well after graduation as they enter professional life.
Dr. Eng. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali
9/7/2024