Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd

Deputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq

Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd is the Deputy Minister for Scientific Research at Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. He contributes to advancing Iraq’s research and innovation ecosystem, supporting initiatives in technology, artificial intelligence and the knowledge economy, while strengthening cooperation among universities, government institutions and research organizations.

Sessions by this speaker

Panel06:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Developing Digital Capabilities

A high-level panel on building Iraq’s digital workforce, expanding ICT skills, supporting AI education, and strengthening national digital capabilities.

VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP HallPart of

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Eng. Mustafa Sanad
Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd
Deputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Huda Sajjad Mahmoud
Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs — Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Ali Nasser Alkhwaildi
President of the Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology — Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology (IAICT)
Prof. Dr. Salah Al-Shammari
Chairman of the Board of Trustees — Al-Mamoun University
Dr. Maged Ghoneima
Founder & General Partner, M-Empire Angels — M-Empire Angels
Dr. Eng. Yasser Amer Abdul Jabbar Al-Jawhar · Moderator
Telecommunications & ICT Expert — MOC-Iraq