On the sidelines of the first International Book Forum and Exhibition at Mosul University, Dr. Wahid Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, the university’s president, inaugurated an exhibition of Arabic calligraphy and ornamentation held at the university’s Fine Arts Museum on Sunday, October 26, 2025. This event aligns with the university’s efforts to support traditional arts and enhance their presence in the Iraqi cultural scene.

The university president, accompanied by the attendees, toured the exhibition, which showcased a collection of distinguished paintings and artistic creations that embodied the beauty of Arabic script and the diversity of ornamentation schools with their authenticity. The exhibition featured the participation of a select group of artists and calligraphers from the Iraqi Cultural Center for Calligraphy and Arabic Ornamentation and Mosul University.

The displayed works received significant admiration for their artistic and aesthetic values, highlighting the identity of Arab and Islamic art, as well as the spirit of academic creativity within the university.

At the end of the exhibition tour, an official recognition ceremony took place, during which Mr. Falah Al-Douri, Secretary-General of the Iraqi Cultural Center for Calligraphy and Arabic Ornamentation, presented a commemorative plaque to Dr. Wahid Mahmood Al-Ibrahimi, in appreciation of the university’s role in supporting the arts and culture. Meanwhile, the university president honored the participants in the exhibition for their creativity and contribution, enriching the event with their artistic masterpieces, which added a distinctive aesthetic and intellectual dimension to the forum.

This exhibition reaffirms that Mosul University not only fulfills its academic and scientific mission but continues its cultural role in nurturing the arts and creativity, cementing its place as a beacon of thought, beauty, and authentic Arab heritage.