The Council of the College of Arts held its 13th session on Thursday, January 29, 2026, chaired by the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Hatem Fahd Hanno Al-Taie, and attended by all council members.

The Council discussed several items on its agenda, most notably:

• Scientific Publishing: Emphasizing the importance of publishing research in Scopus-indexed journals and encouraging collaboration with international professors in co-authoring scientific papers.

• Research Teams: Urging the expedited completion of work by research teams and the publication of their scholarly output.

• Academic Defenses: Mandating that Master’s and Doctoral viva voce (defense) sessions be attended exclusively by the examination committee, while allowing students’ families to attend only during the announcement of the final result.

• Technological Integration: In line with global scientific advancements, the Council approved the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Knowledge Technologies as a subject within the curricula of the college’s scientific departments.