Seminars
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Hosts His Excellency Engineer Ziyad Ali Fadhil, Minister of Electricity
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted His Excellency Engineer Ziyad Ali Fadhil, the Minister of Electricity, for a symposium entitled: "The Ministry of Electricity: Between Financial Crises and the Transition to Sustainable Energy." The event was held in the Sergio Vieira de Mello Hall at the Center's building in Najaf. Moderated by the journalist Mohammed al-Mumin, the session was attended by academics, researchers, and specialists, along with Ministry representatives from the Middle Euphrates governorates and several members of the media.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) Hosts His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Abbas al-Alyawi, for a symposium entitled: "Iraqi Agriculture: Between Climate Change Variables and Government Program Priorities." The event was held in the Sergio Vieira de Mello Hall at the Center's building in Najaf. Moderated by the journalist Safaa al-Sultani, the session drew a substantial audience of specialists, public affairs experts, representatives of farmers and growers, and numerous members of the media.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Minister of Industry Discusses Sector Development at RCD
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Minerals, Engineer Prof. Dr. Khalid Battal al-Najm, in a dialogue seminar titled, "Paths for Developing the Industrial Sector in Iraq: Between the Ministry's Efforts and the Imperatives of Strengthening the Private Sector." The event was held at the Center's Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall in Najaf. Moderated by media personality Mohammed al-Momen, the session was attended by academics, specialists, and media professionals.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Head of Customs Authority Discusses Corruption and Reform at RCD Seminar
In a Ramadan evening session, Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted Mr. Hassan al-Okaili, Head of the General Authority for Customs. The dialogue, held at the Center's Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall in Najaf, was titled "The General Authority for Customs: Between National Responsibilities and the Rampancy of Corruption." Moderated by media personality Safaa al-Sultani, the event featured a distinguished academic, social, and media presence, where Mr. al-Okaili discussed numerous aspects of the Authority's work, its specializations, roles, and the challenges it faces, as well as mechanisms for developing its systems and staff.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Minister of Water Resources Discusses Crisis at RCD Seminar
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted His Excellency the Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Aoun Diab Abdullah, in a dialogue seminar titled, "Water Resources in Iraq: Tumultuous Files and Postponed Solutions." The event was held at the Center's Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall in Najaf, with a distinguished presence of academics, specialists, employees from relevant government departments, and media professionals.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Minister of Justice Khalid Shwani Discusses Shifting Roles at RCD Seminar
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted His Excellency Khalid Shwani, the Minister of Justice, in a dialogue seminar titled, "The Ministry of Justice: Changing Roles and Compounding Responsibilities." The event was held at the Center's Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall in Najaf, drawing an academic, social, and media audience, and was moderated by media personality Dr. Raji Naseer.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Dr. Mohammed Tamim, Discusses Sustainable Development at RCD
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Dr. Mohammed Tamim, at its Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall for a dialogue session titled, "Sustainable Development in Iraq: Between Government Program Priorities and Climate Change Challenges." The session, moderated by media personality Maha Siraj, was attended by a significant academic and public audience.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
Former Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi Discusses Iraq's Political Trajectory at RCD
Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted former Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi at its Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall for a dialogue session titled, "The Political Process in Iraq Twenty Years After the Change: The Controversy of Internal Consensus and Fears of External Intervention." The session, moderated by media personality Dr. Raji Naseer, was attended by a significant official, academic, and public audience.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
RCD Hosts Head of Federal Public Service Council in Ramadan Seminar
As part of its Ramadan program, Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) held a dialogue session at its Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall featuring Mr. Mahmoud al-Tamimi, Head of the Federal Public Service Council. The session, titled "The Federal Public Service Council: Between Constitutional Powers and Political Bureaucracy," was moderated by media personality Mohammed al-Momen and attended by a large number of public affairs stakeholders. Mr. al-Tamimi discussed the general frameworks of the Council's work from a legal perspective, stating that its operations are governed by legal regulations and principles, specifically those stipulated in the current Iraqi Constitution and Law No. 4 of 2009.
Seminars
15 March، 2026
RCD Hosts Head of Border Ports Commission in Ramadan Seminar
In a Ramadan evening session, Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) hosted Major General Dr. Omar Adnan al-Waili, Head of the Border Ports Commission. The dialogue, held at the Center's Sérgio Vieira de Mello Hall, was titled "Iraqi Border Ports: Towards an Efficient Security and Economic Strategy." Moderated by media personality Mohammed al-Momen and attended by a diverse group of academics and specialists, the session provided a comprehensive overview of the Commission's work. Major General al-Waili discussed the general legal frameworks, the Commission's founding stages, its operational and professional development, and its organizational structure and departments.
