Prof. Dr Muzhir Al-Ani, Dean of the College of Science and Technology at the University of Human Development (UHD), and Dr Mazen Ismaeel Ghareb, Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Department at the College of Science and Technology at UHD, were keynote speakers at a panel discussing the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The panel, themed ‘Artificial Intelligence in Education - Global and Regional Insights,’ aimed to explore how AI is transforming educational systems both globally and within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It took place in Sulaymaniyah on 10th May 2025.

The organisers, the Margret Education Community, invited dozens of researchers, professionals, and academicians to explore the topic and share their insights regarding the increasing role of AI in the education sector; among them were the aforementioned lecturers from UHD. In his seminar titled ‘Technology is the Future,’ Dr Al-Ani provided a forward-looking analysis of how technologies are shaping global life, including the educational landscape. He highlighted the growing intrusion of advanced tools and smart learning environments in the education sector and the importance of strategically integrating technologies into all aspects of life, industry, management, healthcare, and teaching.

Dr Ghareb, for his part, focused on local perspectives and the current AI applications in the Kurdistan Region’s schools and universities. He addressed both the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI to enhance teaching effectiveness and study outcomes in the region. His seminar was titled ‘Teaching the Future: How AI is Shaping Education in Kurdistan, Iraq.’