The College of Fine Arts participated actively in the first Central Sustainable Development Festival organized by the University of Diyala.
The College of Fine Arts at the University of Diyala, represented by its Dean, Professor Alaa Shaker Mahmoud, participated in a distinguished event at the First Central Sustainable Development Festival – Baghdad First, organized by the University of Diyala under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, and attended by the Advisor to the Ministry, Professor Alaa Abdul-Hassan Attia. The festival was inaugurated by the President of the University, Professor Tahseen Hussein Mubarak, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in cooperation with Al-Turath Private University and with the participation of the Al-Abbas’s (p) Holy Shrine. The festival was held in the Academic Forum Hall and the College of Engineering.
In his speech at the opening ceremony, the Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Professor Alaa Shaker Mahmoud, emphasized that sustainable development represents an international commitment adopted by the United Nations through 17 key goals, most notably the eradication of poverty, combating pollution, and promoting education. He pointed out that the University of Diyala seeks to translate these goals into a tangible reality, particularly through the vital role played by the College of Fine Arts.
Dr. Alaa explained that the college’s participation in the festival included an art exhibition that addressed heritage professions and industries threatened with extinction, in an effort to highlight the importance of their sustainability or development to meet the demands of the modern age and the labor market, in line with the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The college also presented a cinematic and artistic presentation, including a film that addressed contemporary societal issues, along with a theatrical performance titled “A Walk in the Battlefield,” which embodied the values of resistance and steadfastness in the face of challenges. This reflects the college’s commitment to conveying purposeful artistic messages that serve development and society.
The College of Fine Arts’ participation was widely praised by attendees for its intellectual and artistic depth, which aligns with the festival’s vision and national goals.
