In the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Helou Al-Askari, the Al-Alamein Institute for Graduate Studies held a graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for its fifth cohort of students. These students received doctoral and master's degrees in public and private law, political science, media studies, and advanced diplomas in elections and good governance. The ceremony was also attended by the Governor of Najaf, Youssef Kanawi, the Head of the Provincial Council, Dr. Hussein Al-Issawi, several members of Parliament, and the presidents of public and private universities in Najaf.
In his speech on behalf of the Bahr Al-Uloom Charitable Foundation, His Excellency Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom stressed the importance of the academic role played by the Al-Alamein Institute in preparing a scientific elite capable of contributing to nation-building and promoting sound scientific research, noting the institute’s continuous efforts to develop its educational programs and expand the horizons of scientific research in line with international standards.
In his address, His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Helou Al-Askari, expressed his appreciation for the experience of Al-Alamein Institute for Graduate Studies, emphasizing that the news and indicators received were encouraging. During his speech at the graduation ceremony for the fifth cohort of students from Al-Alamein Institute, who received Master's and Doctoral degrees in Public Law, Private Law, and Political Science, as well as Master's degrees in Media and Higher Diplomas in Elections and Good Governance, His Excellency expressed his delight at visiting Najaf, thanking the Bahr Al-Uloom Foundation and Al-Alamein Institute for their hospitality and the warm welcome. He commended the organization of this distinguished academic day, which represents the culmination of the success and diligent work of Al-Alamein Institute, its teaching staff, and its students in fulfilling the requirements of graduate studies and submitting theses and dissertations that will enrich the fields of science and knowledge.
His Excellency Dr. Helou Al-Askari stated that the information and indicators we receive about Al-Alamein Institute are heartening, especially given the institution's growing academic reputation, the increasing number of theses and dissertations written in English, and its active participation in community service. He expressed his admiration for the high level of academic rigor, resources, and atmosphere at Al-Alamein Institute, as well as the conducive environment provided in its classrooms and lecture halls. Addressing the graduates, he said he was delighted to share in their joy of graduation, a scene that affirms the triumph of the will to live. He expressed his hope that this distinguished group of Al-Alamein Institute graduates would play their part in serving their community, generously contributing their expertise and exerting every effort to support the reconstruction of Iraq.
Afterwards, the Governor of Najaf, Youssef Kanawi, delivered a speech in which he praised the distinguished scientific and academic efforts of Al-Alamein Institute in law, political science and media, which enhances the efficiency of national cadres and keeps pace with the requirements of the stage, especially in supplying society with qualified competencies in the fields of management and decision-making, stressing that the institute has become a solid academic edifice that contributes effectively to building scientific and intellectual capabilities and reflects a bright image of the reality of higher education in Najaf Governorate.
The graduation oath was then recited, and outstanding students in all scientific departments were honored. Their representatives emphasized in their speeches their pride in their experience with Al-Alamein Institute. Two of them also spoke about their success story. The Dean of the Institute, his assistants, and the heads of departments were also honored by the Bahr Al-Uloom Charitable Foundation.
In conclusion, Dr. Ibrahim Bahr Al-Uloom honored His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Helou Al-Askari, praising in his speech his continuous support for Al-Alamein Institute and for the scientific progress in the country in general.