Scientific Research Foundation
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development is an Iraqi scientific research foundation officially registered under Registration Certificate No. (1EK2302008), reference No. (5730), dated 13 February 2023, issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. It also holds letter No. (58715), dated 25 May 2026, from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research — Studies, Planning and Follow-up Directorate, concerning cooperation within its stated objectives and academic, scientific and educational remit. The Foundation is overseen by a distinguished academic group of senior professors and researchers holding doctorates and advanced academic ranks in a wide range of disciplines at Iraqi public universities and established academic institutions. Together with most members of the General Assembly, they form the Foundation’s academic core. Its Scientific Advisory Board brings together experienced academics and advisers who help shape scientific policy, guide research and development and safeguard the quality of its scholarly output.
The Foundation’s strategic vision focuses on advancing scientific research and academic education in line with contemporary international standards and supporting sustainable development in the educational environment. To strengthen knowledge exchange, it has developed cooperation agreements and strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, scientific associations, research institutions and publishers inside and outside Iraq. It specializes in organizing international and local scientific conferences. Its activities also include training courses, scientific seminars, specialist workshops, academic events and discussion sessions that bring researchers and academics together to exchange expertise and develop applied research, alongside the publication of conference proceedings in accordance with academic publishing standards.
The Foundation has integrated scientific, technical and administrative capabilities, supported by staff specializing in establishing, developing and managing peer-reviewed journals for public and private institutions in Iraq and for institutions and publishers abroad. It operates journal platforms using Open Journal Systems (OJS), supports ISSN and DOI acquisition and administration, prepares publishing templates and policies, and helps journals and studies prepare for indexing in established international services, including Scopus and Clarivate. The Foundation continues to develop its organizational and technical arrangements and to provide training and professional development programs, dedicating its efforts to education and research and to professional, objective academic cooperation in Iraq and internationally.
Our vision is for Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development to be a leading scientific research foundation in knowledge creation and educational development: a trusted academic platform connecting researchers and scholarly institutions in Iraq and worldwide, and translating ideas and research into lasting educational, intellectual and developmental contributions while upholding national identity and human values.
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development serves education, scientific research and academic development through an institutional approach that combines knowledge production, publication, exchange and capacity building. Its mission is grounded in cooperation with universities, colleges, institutions, research centres, scholarly associations and researchers, and in respect for academic standards, research ethics and authors’ rights.
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development is an Iraqi, multidisciplinary scientific research foundation concerned with education, knowledge creation, academic publishing, and scientific and professional development across disciplines. It brings together scholarly events, publishing and knowledge-content development, capacity building and partnerships to serve researchers and academic bodies in Iraq and abroad.
We welcome your inquiries at Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development. We are here to answer your questions, receive your suggestions and provide details about our programs and upcoming courses.
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Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development seeks to build a rigorous and enabling academic environment for producing, sharing and applying knowledge to advance education and serve society. Its objectives are to:
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Educational Development is preparing to convene its 3rd International Scientific Conference, entitled "Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Building Educational, Pedagogical, and Scientific Research Systems: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Towards a Sustainable Future." This conference is…
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The proceedings of the 3rd International Scientific Conference: "Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Education and Scientific Research" officially launched in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. The conference is organized by the Scientific Events Gateway (Malaysia), in joint collaboration and…
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Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development – Iraq is listed among the organizers of the Third International Scientific Conference on Employing Artificial Intelligence in Education and Scientific Research, 13–15 October 2026, online via Zoom.
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Official announcement of the establishment and launch of Borsippa House for Publishing and Academic Studies, a branch and division of Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, and its international ISBN publisher prefix (978-9922-5749).
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Publication of 11 peer-reviewed scholarly books under the Foundation’s collective authorship project, with an ISBN and DOI assigned to each volume.
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The Foundation obtained official accreditation registration under letter (ع / 5 / 2216), dated 20 September 2026, issued by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities — Cultural Relations Directorate.
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Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board
Dean of the College of Administration and Economics, University of Sulaimani
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President of the Court of Appeal in the Egyptian Judiciary (and Visiting Professor) – Arab Republic of Egypt
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Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Israa University – Palestine
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Humanities – Palestine
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Former Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences – Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie – Palestine
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Member of the Advisory Board, Al-'Ulūm Journal, Al-Karam International Institute, Pakistan
University of Sulaimani – College of Islamic Sciences
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Head of Postgraduate Studies Department – University of Nyala – Sudan
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Islamic University of Brussels – Belgium
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University of Basrah – College of Education for Human Sciences
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Tikrit University – College of Arts – Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems
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Ministry of Education
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Tikrit University – College of Education for Human Sciences – Department of Arabic Language
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Associate Dean for Scientific Affairs – Technical Institute of Babylon – Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University
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University of Kirkuk – College of Law and Political Science
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University of Misan – College of Education – Department of English
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Head of the Department of Biology – Ibn Khaldoun University College
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Al-Rana Educational Technology Training Center – Lebanon
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University of Kirkuk – College of Law and Political Science
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Ministry of Education – General Directorate of Education in Babylon
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Sirte University – Faculty of Arts – Department of Geography – Libya
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Head of the Department of Islamic Financial and Banking Sciences – College of Islamic Sciences – Al-Iraqia University
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Ministry of Education – General Directorate of Teacher Training and Educational Development
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Sana'a University – Yemen
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Elmergeb University – Al-Khums – Libya
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University of Benghazi – Faculty of Dentistry – Libya
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University of Mosul – College of Arts – Department of Sociology
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University of Kirkuk – College of Basic Education
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Ministry of Education – Open Educational College – Maysan Study Center
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Managing Editor of Al-Hamdaniya Journal for Human Studies – Al-Hamdaniya University
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Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University – Morocco
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Tikrit University
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Amman Arab University – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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University of Sulaimani – College of Administration and Economics – Department of Economics
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Jordanian Ministry of Education – Jordan
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University of Saïda – Faculty of Law and Political Science – Algeria
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Managing Editor, Journal of Education for Modern Specialized Studies
Director of Educational Libraries Department – Directorate of Religious Education and Islamic Studies
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University of Baghdad
Academic profileA dedicated catalogue of books and scholarly works issued by Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development.
With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 1 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 2 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 3 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 4 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 5 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 6 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 7 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 8 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
The publisher reports the same ISBN and DOI for volumes 8 and 9, also on page 6 of both PDFs. These values are reproduced as reported; their volume-specific assignment needs confirmation from the publisher.
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 9 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
The publisher reports the same ISBN and DOI for volumes 8 and 9, also on page 6 of both PDFs. These values are reproduced as reported; their volume-specific assignment needs confirmation from the publisher.
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With the active participation of the Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, Volume 10 of the Proceedings of the Second Periodic International Scientific Conference has been published under the theme “From Humanistic Authenticity to the Horizons of Scientific…
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Authored by a group of researchers
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Ibn Khaldun Private University College
A peer-reviewed journal issued by Ibn Khaldun Private University College, covering biology and life sciences. Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development contributed to its digital platform, templates, editorial policies and technical requirements through scientific cooperation with the College.
Establishment and registration procedures with Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals are in progress.
For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.
Journal website & submission guidelines
Sunni Endowment Diwan — Directorate of Research and Studies
A quarterly peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing research in Islamic studies and related humanities, issued by the Directorate of Research and Studies of the Sunni Endowment Diwan.
Recognized for academic promotion.
For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.
Journal website & submission guidelines
Sunni Endowment Diwan — Directorate of Research and Studies
A peer-reviewed journal publishing original research in social, administrative and economic sciences and related fields, issued by the Directorate of Research and Studies of the Sunni Endowment Diwan.
Recognized for academic promotion.
For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.
Journal website & submission guidelines
Sunni Endowment Diwan — Directorate of Research and Studies
A peer-reviewed journal in medical, health, clinical and biomedical research, issued by the Directorate of Research and Studies. Establishment and registration procedures are being completed.
Establishment and registration procedures with Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals are in progress.
For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.
Journal website & submission guidelines
Cell Press / Elsevier
A multidisciplinary, open-access journal covering physical, applied, life, social and medical sciences. Its scope emphasizes methodological soundness and scientific value, including replication studies and negative or null results.
For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.
Journal website & submission guidelinesIndian Institute of Science — published with Springer Nature
An international peer-reviewed journal of the Indian Institute of Science, published with Springer Nature, specializing in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scientific reviews.
For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.
Journal website & submission guidelinesSAGE, in association with the Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology Studies
A peer-reviewed journal examining the relationships between science, technology and society, with interdisciplinary perspectives on science policy, innovation, economics, sociology and development.
For enquiries and submissions, contact the journal directly and consult the relevant authority’s decision when applying.
Journal website & submission guidelinesUniversities, associations, institutions, government entities, publishers, agreements and memoranda of understanding.
Official correspondence dated 25 May 2026 concerning cooperation with Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development within its remit and objectives in academic, scientific and educational matters.
Official accreditation registration of Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities — Cultural Relations Directorate, under letter (ع / 5 / 2216), dated 20 September 2026. The letter congratulates the Foundation on its accreditation registration and recognizes its efforts and progress. The original document is available for reference.
Cooperation in the Second International Conference on Applied, Social and Human Sciences at Duhok Polytechnic University.
Academic participation and cooperation in the Second International Scientific Conference at Ibn Khaldun University College.
Academic participation and cooperation in the Second International Scientific Conference at Ibn Khaldun University College.
Academic participation and cooperation in the Second International Scientific Conference at Ibn Khaldun University College.
Academic participation and cooperation in the Second International Scientific Conference at Ibn Khaldun University College.
Academic participation and cooperation in the Second International Scientific Conference at Ibn Khaldun University College.
Academic participation and cooperation in the Second International Scientific Conference at Ibn Khaldun University College.
Academic participation and cooperation in the Second International Scientific Conference at Ibn Khaldun University College.
A selected archive of conferences held and organized by the Foundation.
An international conference held online via Zoom on 13–15 October 2026, organized by Scientific Events Gate – Malaysia, with Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development – Iraq listed among the organizers.
Al-Najah University - Burco — Somalia
Zaytoonah International University — Syria
Global Leadership University for Islamic and Human Sciences — United States
Afro-Asian University — Somalia
Wadi Al-Shati University — Libya
Apexsci International University — United Kingdom
Scientific Events Gate (SEG) — Malaysia
Nukhb Center for Research and Strategic Studies — China
International Academic Complex — Iraq
Supreme Council of the Arabic Language — Algeria
Intellectual Association for Islamic Studies — Indonesia
ULUSLARARASI İLİŞKİLER AKADEMİSİ — Türkiye
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development — Iraq
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development – Iraq is listed among the organizers of The Third International Scientific Conference on Employing Artificial Intelligence in Education and Scientific Research, organized by Scientific Events Gate – Malaysia and held fully online via Zoom on 13–15 October 2026.
The conference aims to provide an international academic environment for exchanging knowledge, expertise and research findings; presenting innovative studies and practical experiences; promoting ethical and responsible uses of AI; examining its role in education, scientific research and academic publishing; supporting interdisciplinary research; and strengthening partnerships among universities, research centers and scientific institutions.
Universities and institutions listed on the official conference page:
Sponsoring journals: IJHSS, GJMSR, IIJAS, and the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development participated in organising the conference hosted by Duhok Polytechnic University, under the theme “Smart Universities and Their Role in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals across Disciplines,” in cooperation with Iraqi universities and scholarly institutions.
Duhok Polytechnic University
Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University
University of Sulaimani
Qurtuba Private University
Wa’y Centre for Consultancy and Capacity Building
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development
The conference was hosted by Duhok Polytechnic University with the participation and organisational contribution of Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, represented by its president, Dr. Alaa Thabit Jasim. It was held in cooperation with Duhok Polytechnic University, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, the University of Sulaimani, Qurtuba Private University and Wa’y Centre for Consultancy and Capacity Building. Its programme addressed the role of smart universities in achieving sustainable development goals across disciplines, and concluded with participation certificates and recognition of researchers and contributors.
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development organised the conference themed “Intellectual Integration in Addressing Global Challenges,” under the auspices of Al-Basira Association for Research and Media Development and the University of Justice and Wisdom, with contributions from researchers in the humanities and social sciences.
University of Justice and Wisdom
Al-Basira Association for Research and Media Development
Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development
The conference was held in Baghdad on 1–2 February 2026 and was organised and managed by Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development, under the auspices of Al-Basira Association for Research and Media Development and the University of Justice and Wisdom. The Foundation’s published news documents the publication of contributed research in special journal issues, a conference proceedings volume, and the issuing of participation and recognition documents.
The Foundation’s portfolio of training courses, workshops, seminars and development activities.
Training Course entitled “Preparing Professional Trainers in the Education Sector - TOT”, included in the 2026 activities of Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development.
Training Course entitled “Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Education and Academic Research”, included in the 2026 activities of Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development.
Workshop entitled “Drafting Official Correspondence and Letters to Government Bodies”, included in the 2026 activities of Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development.
Seminar entitled “Transitioning to Smart Universities and Schools in Iraq”, included in the 2026 activities of Ajyal Al-Rafidain Foundation for Education Development.
