On Monday, the 7th of November, 2016. Assist. Prof. Dr. Yaseen Taha Mustafa was chosen as the new vice president of UOZ for the scientific affairs and postgraduate studies in a formal meeting held by the university council. Also In this meeting, the president of the University of Zakho directed a word of thanks and appreciation to Prof. Dr. Omer Al-Habib, the previous vice president, for the efforts he has paid to serve the university in the scientific and academic fields. In the end, the president of the university congratulated Assist. Prof.Dr. Yaseen Taha Mustafa for the new position and wished him success.