{"id":57273,"date":"2026-07-15T10:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=57273"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:23:42","slug":"towards-a-comprehensive-medical-university-city-university-of-baghdad-explores-funding-opportunities-with-jica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=57273","title":{"rendered":"Towards a Comprehensive Medical University City: University of Baghdad Explores Funding Opportunities with JICA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor Dr. Alaa Abdul Hassan Al-Zughaybi, President of the University of Baghdad, held a virtual meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), attended by Dr. Samer Mubarak, Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Board, the university\u2019s Vice Presidents for Scientific and Administrative Affairs, several department directors, and Mr. Zaid Badi, JICA\u2019s Program Officer in Iraq.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussions focused on avenues of support and financing for the planned Medical University City to be established on University of Baghdad land in Al-Rafiel, Al-Amiriya. Both sides examined potential funding opportunities through JICA to ensure the project\u2019s implementation in line with the latest global standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">President Al-Zughaybi underscored the strategic importance of this initiative, highlighting its role in advancing medical education and scientific research, while also providing vital healthcare services to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is noteworthy that during its nineteenth session, the University of Baghdad Council approved the establishment of a fully integrated Medical University City in Al-Amiriya. 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