On the evening of Monday, October 5, 2026, the Iraq Energy Academy held a meeting chaired by its President, energy expert Engineer Fayyad Hassan Neama, with the participation of the heads of the Academy’s working committees and several staff members. The meeting discussed the Academy’s upcoming activities and organizational development. It was agreed to organize two dialogue sessions in the coming months. The first session, entitled “The Future of Iraqi Oil and Geopolitical Challenges,” is scheduled for November 14, 2026, while the second, entitled “Gas Indicators in the Western Desert Region,” is planned for mid-December 2026. The meeting also addressed the development of the Academy’s official website. Emphasis was placed on providing the necessary content in both Arabic and English, as well as revitalizing the Academy’s official Facebook page to enhance communication and engagement with its audience. Dr. Amer Taqi Al-Wazzan, Head of the Research and Studies Committee, presented his committee’s proposed work plan and operational strategy. Meanwhile, Professor Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Jawad, Head of the Training Committee, outlined plans to organize two specialized training courses: 1- Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications in the Oil Industry. 2- Project Management in the Oil Industry: Current Status and Future Outlook. The meeting further agreed to interview individuals interested in joining the Academy’s working committees. Dr. Mohammed Nasser was assigned to coordinate with the interested candidates and arrange the necessary interviews. The meeting forms part of the Academy’s efforts to organize its upcoming activities, strengthen its research and training programs, and develop its institutional and digital presence.
During the meeting, several key initiatives and upcoming activities were discussed, and the following decisions were agreed upon:
1- the Academy agreed to organize a dialogue session entitled “The Future of Iraqi Oil and Geopolitical Challenges” in November 2026. The session will bring together a number of decision-makers and consultants from the oil sector. Further details will be announced soon on the Academy’s official website.
2- Another dialogue session, entitled “Gas Indicators in the Western Desert Region,” is scheduled to take place in mid-December 2026. The session aims to address this important topic in the context of Iraq’s energy sector.
3- The meeting reviewed the structure of the Academy’s official website, emphasizing the need to enrich its content with the required information in both Arabic and English. The participants also stressed the importance of strengthening the Academy’s digital presence and increasing engagement through its official Facebook and LinkedIn platforms.
4- Dr. Amer Taqi Al-Wazzan, Head of the Academy’s Energy Consultancy, Research, and Studies Office, presented the office’s proposed work strategy. The meeting concluded with an agreement on the main directions and general framework for the office’s future activities.
5- The meeting also discussed a proposal submitted by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Jawad, Head of the Academy’s Training Committee, to organize the following training courses:
- Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications in the Oil Industry.
- Project Management in the Oil Industry: Current Realities and Future Prospects.
These courses are intended to support professional development and enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the evolving needs of the oil industry.
6- The meeting further agreed to meet with individuals interested in joining the Academy’s committees. Dr. Mohammed Nasser was assigned to contact the prospective members and coordinate the necessary arrangements.
The meeting reflects the Iraq Energy Academy’s continued efforts to advance professional dialogue, promote research and consultancy, strengthen institutional communication, and develop specialized training initiatives in support of Iraq’s energy sector.
