Professor Dr. Alaa Shaker Mahmoud, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, was awarded a letter of thanks and appreciation from His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, for his distinguished efforts in his work at the National Council for Accreditation of Fine and Applied Arts Colleges Programs, in addition to his preparation of the national resident team and his role in spreading the culture of accreditation in Iraqi universities. Division of Media and Government Communication