As part of its efforts to support productive sectors and enhance integration between academic education and practical application, a delegation from Warith Al-Anbiyaa University, headed by the Administrative Assistant to the University President, Prof. Dr. Nawfal Al-A‘raji, accompanied by the Dean of the College of Engineering, conducted a field visit to the Iron and Steel Plant in Karbala Governorate.

During the visit, both sides discussed prospects for joint cooperation and exchange of expertise aimed at developing industrial operations and improving performance efficiency. The discussions also addressed the possibility of providing practical training opportunities for university students in line with labor market needs, contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by preparing qualified graduates capable of engaging with the productive sector.

This initiative also reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening applied education and institutional partnerships with industry, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), by offering realistic training environments that enhance students’ skills and improve engineering education outcomes.

For its part, the plant’s management welcomed the visit and expressed its readiness to cooperate with the university in a manner consistent with the nature of the factory’s work, supporting students’ educational and practical pathways and contributing to local development in Karbala.