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AHU Hosts the Lamassu Bazaar to Empower Graduates and Young Entrepreneurs
Mosul, Iraq, 20 October 2026. Al-Hadba University hosted the Lamassu Bazaar on its campus on October 20, 2026. The large community bazaar gave graduates and young people from the public a platform to showcase and market their small businesses. Prof. Salah I. Yahya, Vice President for Scientific Affairs, and Prof. Hasan Subhi, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, opened the bazaar. It was held under the theme "[theme]" and reflects the university's commitment to entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and sustainable local development.
🏛️ A Name Rooted in Nineveh's Heritage
The bazaar takes its name from the Lamassu, the winged guardian figure of ancient Assyria and an enduring symbol of Nineveh's identity. By choosing this name, the university linked the region's rich past with the ambitions of a new generation building its economic future.
✂️ Opening Ceremony
The two Vice Presidents cut the opening ribbon and toured the stalls. They spoke with exhibitors about their products, their business journeys, and the challenges they face. They praised the creativity and determination of the young entrepreneurs, and stressed that the university's role extends beyond the classroom: it should support graduates as they turn their skills and ideas into sustainable sources of income.
🛍️ A Showcase of Local Talent
The bazaar brought together a wide range of small and home-based businesses run by graduates and young people from Mosul and Nineveh. Visitors explored products and services including[handicrafts, food products, fashion and accessories, artwork, cosmetics, and digital services]Many exhibitors were starting their first ventures, and the bazaar gave them direct access to customers, valuable feedback, and new networking opportunities.
🎯 Encouraging a Culture of Entrepreneurship
The main aim of the Lamassu Bazaar is to encourage graduates and young people to start and grow their own small businesses rather than depend solely on public-sector employment. The event gave exhibitors a dedicated space to promote their work, and gave students a chance to see entrepreneurship in action and to meet peers who have already taken that step.
🤝 Bringing the University and the Community Together
The bazaar welcomed students, staff, families, and members of the public, turning the campus into a lively meeting place for the wider community. The event strengthened the bond between Al-Hadba University and the people of Mosul, and affirmed the university's role as an active partner in the city's social and economic recovery.
🌍 Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Lamassu Bazaar contributes to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
• SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth: supporting entrepreneurship, youth employment, and the growth of micro and small enterprises (Targets 8.3 and 8.6).
• SDG 1, No Poverty: helping young people build independent sources of income and economic resilience.
• SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities: opening the campus to the public, strengthening community ties, and celebrating Nineveh's cultural heritage.
• SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals: building partnerships between the university, its graduates, and the local community.
🚀 Commitment to Youth Empowerment
By hosting the Lamassu Bazaar, Al-Hadba University reaffirms its commitment to empowering its graduates and the youth of Nineveh. It will continue to support initiatives that turn talent into enterprise and contribute to a more prosperous and sustainable future for Mosul and Iraq.
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