In response to an invitation extended by the Iraqi Geological Society, Nineveh Branch, the Remote Sensing Center at the University of Mosul participated in the activities of the First “Geo Nineveh Forum” with an official delegation headed by the Center’s Director, Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulrahman Ramzi Qabaa, accompanied by a number of the Center’s academic staff members. The forum was held in cooperation between the Iraqi Geological Society, Nineveh Branch, and the University of Mosul, at Dr. Farouk Al-Omari Hall at the University on November 1, 2026.

The Center’s participation featured a valuable speech delivered by Professor Dr. Hikmat Subhi Al-Daghestani, who highlighted the pivotal role of remote sensing technologies in modern geological and environmental applications. He also presented a selection of the Center’s research outputs, including specialized geospatial maps, demonstrating the capabilities of advanced remote sensing technologies in monitoring natural resources and effectively tracking environmental changes.

The forum’s program included specialized scientific lectures and an extensive panel discussion addressing several issues and topics related to the geological situation in Nineveh Governorate, as well as prospects for developing the oil and geological sectors. Discussions also focused on intensifying efforts to transform the governorate’s natural resources into investment opportunities that contribute to strengthening the local economy and creating job opportunities for the people of Nineveh. Participants concluded the forum with a set of recommendations and proposals to be submitted to the relevant official authorities in the governorate.

The forum witnessed broad official, academic, and professional participation, including several government officials and representatives of various governmental departments and institutions in Nineveh Governorate.

This participation reflects the Center’s commitment to its academic and research responsibilities and its direct contribution to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).