Dr Mazen Ismael, head of the Artificial Intelligence Department at the University of Human
Development (UHD), delivered a seminar at the Sulaymaniyah General Directorate of Investment on
using artificial intelligence (AI) in daily work. The seminar took place on 26 October 2026 for the
directorate's employees.
During the 90-minute seminar, Dr Ismael focused on the following key areas:
• An introduction to AI and its various tools
• Prompt engineering
• How AI can benefit different professions
• How financial investment can leverage AI, including specific tools for professionals in the field
• How AI can save time for employees and the general public, accelerating tasks like report writing
• Making follow-up and observation processes more accurate and effective
Attendees were also shown practical steps for implementing AI efficiently in their daily workflows.
UHD has a strong track record of supporting governmental and non-governmental institutions. It
regularly provides seminars, workshops, and presentations on critical issues to serve local
communities and broader society.