In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), Al-Zahraa University for Women hosted the second edition of the International "Rayatuka" Forum, under the theme "Innovation in the Service of Humanity." The event was held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the Holy Hussaini Shrine and the Governor of Karbala, Eng. Nassif Jassim al-Khattabi.
Key Highlights:
Strategic Partnerships: The forum witnessed high-level participation from religious, academic, and government figures, including the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Excellence and the Head of the Federal Service Council.
Practical Innovation: Discussions focused on entrepreneurial projects for crowd management, logistics, and healthcare solutions tailored for the millions of pilgrims during Arbaeen.
Academic Leadership: The President of the University, Prof. Dr. Zainab Al-Mulla Al-Sultani, emphasized the university's role in fostering intellectual dialogue and scientific innovation to serve humanitarian values.
Social Responsibility: His Eminence Sheikh Ali Bashir Al-Najafi highlighted the ethical dimensions and social responsibility essential for developing service-oriented projects.
The forum concludes that the Arbaeen pilgrimage serves as a unique global model for social solidarity, requiring advanced scientific frameworks to ensure efficiency, safety, and sustainable service delivery.