On Monday, April 6, 2026, the College of Law at the University of Mosul witnessed the discussion of a PhD thesis titled "Exploitation of the Seabed in Light of Scientific Developments," submitted by student Shaimaa Ahmed Hussein Ahmed. The thesis addressed the legal challenges associated with the 1982 Convention (UNCLOS), which is considered the constitution of the law of the sea and oceans, in light of the modern technological revolution. The thesis focused on the following essential points: Technological Development: The impact of the use of artificial intelligence in mining and exploration operations, and the use of autonomous vehicles to explore resources [Read More]