Turkish Consul General Visits Al-Hadba University: Language Center Inaugurated and Nineveh Record Platform Officially Launched

Mosul (Nineveh), Iraq -- 1 July 2026 - Al-Hadba University had the honor of welcoming H.E. Mr. Serhad Varlı, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Mosul (Nineveh), in an official visit that witnessed the inauguration of the University's Language Center and the official launch of the Nineveh Record platform, marking a new milestone in academic and cultural cooperation between Al-Hadba University and the Republic of Türkiye.

🌐 A Warm Welcome Reception

The visit began with a welcome reception held in honor of the Consulate delegation. The ceremony opened with a speech by Prof. Dr. Salah I. Yahya, Vice President for Scientific Affairs, in which he officially announced the opening of the Language Center at Al-Hadba University, emphasizing the University's commitment to linguistic and cultural exchange. This was followed by a speech delivered by the Turkish Consul General, who expressed his appreciation for the warm hospitality and affirmed the Consulate's support for educational cooperation with the University.

🎓 Ceremony Highlights

The welcome ceremony featured several distinguished activities:

✅  Certificates and Rewards: The Consul General presented certificates and rewards to the winners of the Al-Hadba Reward for the Best Graduation Project Research.

✅  Nineveh Record Launch: Prof. Dr. Salah I. Yahya officially launched the “Nineveh Record” platform, a multilingual open-access archive documenting the heritage of the Nineveh region.

✅ Official Speeches: Addresses by the Vice President for Scientific Affairs and the Turkish Consul General highlighting the growing academic and cultural partnership.

🤝 Leadership and Representation

The ceremony was attended by distinguished figures:

• H.E. Mr. Serhad Varlı, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Mosul (Nineveh), heading the visiting delegation.

• Prof. Dr. Badie Ali Ahmed, President of Al-Hadba University.

• Prof. Dr. Salah I. Yahya, Vice President for Scientific Affairs at Al-Hadba University, delivering the opening speech.

• Prof. Dr. Hasan Subhi, Vice President for Administrative Affairs at Al-Hadba University.

• Mr. Luqman al-Rashidi, Head of the Mosul (Nineveh) Branch of the Iraqi Turkmen Front and former Representative of Nineveh Governorate.

🏫 Touring the Language Center

Following the ceremony, the Consul General was accompanied on a tour of the newly inaugurated Language Center, including the Department of Turkish Language, where he visited the classroom of 42 trainees who have commenced a basic course in the Turkish language, engaging with the trainees and encouraging them in their studies.

🚀 Strengthening Academic and Cultural Bridges

This visit reflects Al-Hadba University's dedication to building international partnerships and expanding opportunities for its students and community. The opening of the Language Center and the launch of the Turkish language courses stand as tangible steps toward deeper cultural understanding and academic collaboration between Iraq and Türkiye.

👉 A Promising Partnership:

The cooperation between Al-Hadba University and the Turkish Consulate General in Mosul confirms the importance of cultural and educational exchange in advancing higher education in Nineveh and contributing to a promising knowledge future for the region.

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