University of Basrah President Receives Deputy Chairman of the Provincial Council and Prominent Basra Literary Figures Offering Congratulations on Assuming Office
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President of the University of Basrah, Dr. Majid Abdul-Hamid Al-Kaabi, received the Deputy Chairman of the Basra Provincial Council, Mr. Osama Abdul-Ridha Al-Saad, who extended his congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of assuming office, wishing him continued success in leading this scientific institution and advancing its academic trajectory.
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During the meeting, both sides explored avenues for joint cooperation between the local government in Basra and the university, as well as ways to harness academic and research expertise to support development and reconstruction plans and provide scientific consultations in service of the governorate's residents.
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In the same context, Dr. Majid Al-Kaabi received the former President of the Union of Writers and Authors in Basra, Dr. Salman Kasid Haloob, and his accompanying delegation of literary figures from the governorate, who visited to offer their congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of assuming his new post.
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The meeting addressed the importance of promoting cultural and literary activity on campus and fostering openness toward cultural institutions across the governorate. The gathering also discussed ongoing preparations and arrangements for the Al-Mirbad Poetry Festival, scheduled to launch in early 2027, and the pivotal role the University of Basrah can play in ensuring the success of this major cultural event.
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For his part, the President of the University of Basrah expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Osama Al-Saad, Dr. Salman Kasid, and the accompanying delegation for their generous visit and warm sentiments, reaffirming the university's complete openness to all state institutions and cultural organizations in service of Basra's scientific and cultural landscape.
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Department of Media and Government Communication
