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Nineveh Education Directorate concludes Iraq's largest free summer program
Mosul ( – The Nineveh Education Directorate today, Sunday (August 10, 2025), concluded the activities of Iraq's largest free summer program. The month-long initiative saw the participation of 250 students from various academic levels and featured 25 training courses in art, sports, and culture, alongside competitions and prizes.
The program was supervised by the Rasif Al-Kutub Foundation in collaboration with the Nineveh Education Directorate and the College of Education for Girls at the University of Mosul. It also received support from Al-Arabia Private School, Mosul Heritage Foundation, the Mobile Library, and Oud Al-Shari Al-Najafi Forum.
The closing ceremony included an exhibition of students' artwork and handicrafts, sports demonstrations, and intelligence tests. Participants showcased what they had learned under the guidance of academics and specialists, and certificates of appreciation and prizes were distributed to the winners and top performers.
Mohammed Ibrahim Aboudi, Director General of the Nineveh Education Directorate, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the program was designed to combat the addiction to smart devices and social media during the summer holidays. He stated that it provided students with a space to discover and hone their talents through activities like drawing, sculpting, and sports.
Ayub Dhanoun, head of the Mosul Heritage Foundation, explained that the program helped develop children's skills and engaged their time in ways that enhanced their knowledge and sense of belonging. This was achieved through visits to the Heritage House Museum and competitions like 'Building Al-Hadbaa' to teach them about the city's history and heritage.
Salah Al-Warraq, the head of the Rasif Al-Kutub Foundation, noted that the program included 25 activities covering various fields such as sports, medicine, culture, and crafts, including engraving, weaving, drawing, poetry, and public speaking. It also offered workshops on artificial intelligence, targeting primary, intermediate, and secondary school students. The program received great enthusiasm from children and parents alike.
Rim Aws Ibrahim, a participating student, described the program as a rich experience that helped her discover her talent for drawing and produce a painting under the supervision of a specialized teacher. She also learned about new fields like agriculture, calligraphy, and both Arabic and English, which she said helped her stay away from electronic devices and engage in useful, educational activities.
