Al-Amal College for Specialized Medical Sciences held an official ceremony to mark Iraqi Sovereignty Day, attended by a number of officials and government, academic and security figures, as well as the college's Deanship, teaching and administrative staff and students, underlining the importance of national occasions in strengthening the values of belonging and pride in national identity.

The ceremony was attended by the Governor of holy Karbala, Dr. Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi; Karbala Provincial Council members Dr. Muhsin Al-Kinani and Israa Al-Nasrawi; the Deputy Commander of Karbala Police for Local Police Affairs, Brigadier Mohammed Sabri; the Director of Media at Karbala Police Command, Brigadier Ihsan Al-Asadi; and the Head of the Academics' Syndicate in holy Karbala, Dr. Khalil Al-Awadi.

Also present were the Dean of Al-Amal College for Specialized Medical Sciences, Professor Emeritus Dr. Mufid Jalil Awad; the Chairman of the Investment Board, Dr. Abdullah Al-Tamimi; and Mr. Ali Abdullah Al-Tamimi, along with a number of academics, dignitaries and distinguished guests.

The ceremony opened with a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an, followed by the formal request for permission to begin the flag-raising ceremony. The Iraqi flag was then raised high over the ceremonial square of Al-Amal College before official, academic and student attendees, as the Iraqi national anthem was sung.

The ceremony also included a reading of Surat Al-Fatiha in memory of Iraq's martyrs, honouring their sacrifices in defence of the homeland and of its sovereignty, security and stability.

In his address, the Dean, Professor Emeritus Dr. Mufid Jalil Awad, welcomed the attendees and guests, stressing that celebrating Iraqi Sovereignty Day is an important national occasion to reflect on the meaning of sovereignty, unity and belonging. He noted that educational institutions bear a great responsibility for strengthening national awareness and embedding the values that enhance Iraq's standing and future.

For his part, the Governor of holy Karbala, Dr. Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi, delivered a speech praising the significance of Iraqi Sovereignty Day and its national meaning, commending the efforts made to mark the occasion, and stressing the important role of educational and academic institutions in raising a generation aware of its national responsibilities and able to contribute to building Iraq.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of Al-Amal College students as well as teaching and administrative staff, in a patriotic atmosphere that reflected pride in Iraq, its flag and its symbols of sovereignty.

Organising this ceremony reflects Al-Amal College for Specialized Medical Sciences' commitment to taking an active part in national occasions, promoting national values in the university environment and instilling the principles of citizenship and belonging in its students, in keeping with its academic and community mission.