The University of Zakho participated in the 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability in the Developing World (AISDW26), held on November 3–4, 2026, at the University of Raparin in Raniya, with the participation of regional and international academics and researchers.

Ms. Hala S. Younis, a faculty member in the Department of English at the University of Zakho, participated in the conference, which was organized by the University of Raparin in collaboration with several regional institutions, including the University of Zakho.

The conference was attended by a distinguished delegation from the University of Zakho, including Dr. Diyar A. Saeed, President of the University, and Dr. Jasim M. Abdo, Vice President for Scientific Affairs.

The conference focused on the applications and implications of artificial intelligence within higher education across the Kurdistan Region and adjacent areas. These themes were examined through comprehensive keynotes and presentations on the conference articles. The event convened scholars, researchers, and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lecturers from across the Kurdistan Region, as well as international participants from Malaysia and India.