{"id":1116,"date":"2026-01-05T10:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/auas.edu.krd\/main\/?page_id=1116"},"modified":"2026-07-04T08:23:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T08:23:13","slug":"president-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/auas.edu.krd\/main\/president-message","title":{"rendered":"President Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* ============================================\n   NICEPAGE OVERRIDE SAFETY NET\n   ============================================ *\/\n.pm-wrap div,\n.pm-wrap h3 {\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;\n  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;\n  word-break: break-word !important;\n}\n\n\/* ============================================\n   OUTER WRAPPER\n   ============================================ *\/\n.pm-wrap {\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  max-width: 900px;\n  margin: 40px auto 0 auto;\n  padding: 0 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This initiative was announced by His Excellency Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, as part of the ninth cabinet&#8217;s vision to foster educational development, particularly in the Akre and Bardarash. On June 19, 2023, the decision to establish Akre University for Applied Sciences was finalized, marking a historic milestone as the first applied sciences university in both Kurdistan and Iraq.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"pm-text\">Located in the heart of the Akre district within the Duhok Governorate, the university serves Akre and Bardarash city. Thanks to God, our university has quickly gained recognition and stands as a testament to the aspirations and dedication of the people of Kurdistan, especially in Akre and Bardarash.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"pm-text\">Akre University for Applied Sciences comprises five colleges and two institutes, providing a range of academic and practical programs aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed for the modern workforce.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"pm-text pm-text--signature\">We extend our best wishes to the students, faculty, and staff of our university. May you continue to achieve health, success, and excellence, and may our country thrive and prosper.<\/div>\n\n    <hr class=\"pm-divider\">\n\n    <div class=\"pm-signature-name\">Prof. Dr. Manhal Ilham Abdal<\/div>\n    <div class=\"pm-signature-title\">President of Akre University for Applied Sciences<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Message Akre University for Applied Sciences was established as part of the Kurdistan Regional Government&#8217;s commitment to advancing higher education across the region. 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