As part of the second axis of economic development for Iraqi women, the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Science, Al-Warith Al-Anbiyaa University, organized an educational seminar on “Empowering Iraqi Women in Sustainable Economic Development” on December 3, 2025. The seminar was delivered by Assistant Lecturers Ilaf Ali Safouk and Saja Basim.

The seminar highlighted the importance of women’s participation in economic development, whether through engagement in the labor market, small and medium-sized enterprises, or entrepreneurship, emphasizing that such contributions strengthen the national economy. It also shed light on prominent Iraqi figures who played a significant role in economic development, including the renowned architect Zaha Hadid and Dr. Manar Abdul Amir Al-Zubaidi.

Furthermore, the seminar stressed that sustainable economic development relies heavily on youth, as they represent the most capable force for driving change in society through creativity, innovation, responsiveness to environmental challenges, community participation, and decision-making.

The seminar concluded by emphasizing the role of female students at the College of Science in advancing sustainable economic development through acquiring scientific knowledge and applying it in ways that serve society and the economy. This includes innovation, scientific research, raising scientific awareness, developing labor market skills, scientific entrepreneurship, and contributing to national solutions for development.