The dialogue sessions of the Iraq Education Conference have concluded, having addressed issues related to the development of higher education, the rapid transformations occurring in the age of artificial intelligence, and the prospects for integrating modern technologies into education to foster human and intellectual skills.

Participants in the session included, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahad, founder of MyCat International and the Alexandria Foundation, Dr. Salah Khalil and President of the American University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Bradley J. Cook.

The session, moderated by Dr. Hazim Abd Al-Razzaq, Director General of Studies, Planning, and Follow-up said that the implications of an increasing reliance on artificial intelligence applications for human capabilities, as well as reviewing ways to utilize these technologies in education while preserving independent thinking and nurturing human skills.

Discussions emphasized the importance of embedding critical and creative thinking, as well as developing learners' abilities in analysis, evaluation, interpretation, logical reasoning, and problem-solving. Furthermore, the session highlighted the need to evolve academic performance assessment methods, moving beyond simple information recall toward measuring intellectual and practical competencies.

The session also addressed the necessity for educational curricula to keep pace with rapid digital transformations and the need to advance learning environments, teaching methodologies, and assessment techniques, while reinforcing the role of universities in preparing graduates who can engage with artificial intelligence technologies consciously maintaining the independence of their judgment and their proficiency in thinking and innovation. 

At the conclusion of the session, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahad honored the international participants by presenting them with commemorative plaques in recognition of their scholarly contributions and their participation in the conference proceedings.

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