{"id":254,"date":"2023-03-20T10:46:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=254"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:31:51","slug":"sdg-9-industry-innovation-and-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-9-industry-innovation-and-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-goal-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#FD6925\"><div class=\"ds-hero-grid\"><div><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>SDG 9<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>9<\/b>Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure<\/div><h1>Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-checks.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 4 Indicators<\/span><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:grid;place-items:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG9.png\" alt=\"SDG 9\" style=\"width:min(260px,70%);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)\"><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-head\"><div><span class=\"ds-eyebrow\">SDG 9<\/span><h2>Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-inds\" style=\"--sdg:#FD6925\"><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg09-9-0\/\"><code>9.0<\/code><span>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG09<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-industry-innovation-list-9-1\/\"><code>9.1<\/code><span>Research on Industry &amp; Innovation [List]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/university-spin-offs-list-9-3-1\/\"><code>9.3.1<\/code><span>University Spin-Offs [List]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/industry-research-income-statistics-9-4\/\"><code>9.4<\/code><span>Industry Research Income [Statistics]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section class=\"ds-intro\"><p>In 2021, Al-Maarif University College invested more than $300,000 to support a set of initiatives and interrelated projects focused on innovation, infrastructure, digital transformation, and community development.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"main-investment-areas\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Main Investment Areas<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Activation and Innovation.<\/li><li>Social Innovation.<\/li><li>Health, Justice, and Community Services.<\/li><li>Digital and Business Transformation.<\/li><li>Future Industry Transformation.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"focus-on-economic-recovery\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Focus on Economic Recovery<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Supporting social inclusion.<\/li><li>Contributing to job creation.<\/li><li>Supporting workforce transformation.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"delivered-initiatives\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Delivered Initiatives<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Development of new urban spaces.<\/li><li>Scaling up higher apprenticeship programs.<\/li><li>Supporting innovative research into family violence and women-related social challenges.<\/li><li>Establishing industry-connected centers.<\/li><li>Supporting research hubs focused on the circular economy.<\/li><li>Promoting digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, and future industry sectors.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2_2026-03-23_19-50-11-768x431.jpg\" alt=\"Al-Maarif University Organizes a Specialized Course within a Ministry-Launched Championship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h3>Al-Maarif University Organizes a Specialized Course within a Ministry-Launched Championship<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_1_2026-03-09_23-17-50-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>The Continuing Education Center at Al-Maarif University, in cooperation with the College of Engineering Technologies, organized a specialized training course within the championship launched by the\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/al-maarif-university-organizes-a-specialized-course-within-a-ministry-launched-championship\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/the-continuing-education-center-at-al-maarif-university-concludes-ai-training-course\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>The Continuing Education Center at Al-Maarif University Concludes AI Training Course<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_3_2026-03-09_22-59-50-768x431.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>The Continuing Education Center at Al-Maarif University concluded a specialized training course titled \u201cThe Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Administrative Transactions,\u201d targeting\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/the-continuing-education-center-at-al-maarif-university-concludes-ai-training-course\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/the-college-of-engineering-at-al-maarif-university-strengthens-academic-cooperation-with-iraqi-universities\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>The College of Engineering at Al-Maarif University Strengthens Academic Cooperation with Iraqi Universities<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2_2026-03-01_05-11-04-768x431.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>As part of strengthening academic and scientific cooperation among Iraqi universities, a delegation from the College of Engineering at Al-Maarif University, headed by the Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/the-college-of-engineering-at-al-maarif-university-strengthens-academic-cooperation-with-iraqi-universities\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/college-of-engineering-technologies-holds-workshop-on-how-to-apply-for-scholarships\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>College of Engineering Technologies Holds Workshop on How to Apply for Scholarships<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5_2026-02-28_03-20-38-768x431.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>The College of Engineering Technologies organized a workshop titled \u201cHow to Apply for Scholarships Abroad\u201d as part of its efforts to support students and enhance their opportunities to pursue\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/college-of-engineering-technologies-holds-workshop-on-how-to-apply-for-scholarships\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/continuing-education-center-organizes-specialized-course-on-improving-administrative-transactions-using-artificial-intelligence\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>Continuing Education Center Organizes Specialized Course on Improving Administrative Transactions Using Artificial Intelligence<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-4-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>The Continuing Education Center at Al-Maarif University organized a specialized training course entitled \u201cThe Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Administrative Transactions\u201d as part of its\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/continuing-education-center-organizes-specialized-course-on-improving-administrative-transactions-using-artificial-intelligence\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/the-college-of-science-organizes-an-online-training-course-in-collaboration-with-amazon-web-services-academy\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>The College of Science Organizes an Online Training Course in Collaboration with Amazon Web Services Academy<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>The College of Science Holds an Online Training Course in Cooperation with Amazon Web Services Academy The College of Science organized an online training course in cooperation with Amazon Web\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/the-college-of-science-organizes-an-online-training-course-in-collaboration-with-amazon-web-services-academy\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/the-college-of-physical-education-and-sports-sciences-in-cooperation-with-the-continuing-education-center-organized-a-scientific-seminar-entitled-the-concept-of-modern-sports-medicine-in-li\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Center, organized a scientific seminar entitled \u201cThe Concept of Modern Sports Medicine in Light of Artificial Intelligence.\u201d<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_1_2026-02-14_16-10-51-768x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Center, organized today a scientific seminar entitled \u201cThe Concept of Modern Sports Medicine in\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/the-college-of-physical-education-and-sports-sciences-in-cooperation-with-the-continuing-education-center-organized-a-scientific-seminar-entitled-the-concept-of-modern-sports-medicine-in-li\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/head-of-cybersecurity-engineering-technologies-department-at-al-maarif-university-participates-with-a-research-paper-in-the-first-scientific-forum-on-cybersecurity\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>Head of Cybersecurity Engineering Technologies Department at Al-Maarif University Participates with a Research Paper in the First Scientific Forum on Cybersecurity<\/h3><figure class=\"ds-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/r-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><p>The Head of the Cybersecurity Engineering Technologies Department at Al-Maarif University, Professor Dr. Sufyan Tayeh Faraj, participated in the First Scientific Forum on Cybersecurity by presenting a\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/head-of-cybersecurity-engineering-technologies-department-at-al-maarif-university-participates-with-a-research-paper-in-the-first-scientific-forum-on-cybersecurity\/\">Read More<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/bridging-the-gap-between-university-education-and-industry-requirements-at-the-entrepreneurship-conference\/\"><br><\/a><\/p><h3>Bridging the Gap Between University Education and Industry Requirements at the Entrepreneurship Conference<\/h3><p>As part of the activities of the Entrepreneurship Conference held at the University of Fallujah, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdulhakim Al-Saadi participated in the opening session of the conference\u2026<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/bridging-the-gap-between-university-education-and-industry-requirements-at-the-entrepreneurship-conference\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>1<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?paged=2\">2<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?paged=3\">3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?paged=4\">4<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?paged=5\">5<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?paged=6\">6<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?paged=7\">7<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/SDG 9 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives 4 Indicators SDG 9 Indicators 9.0Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG099.1Research on Industry &amp; 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