The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur Honors Distinguished Iraqi Academic

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur honored the distinguished Iraqi academic, Dr. Ammar Al-Talib, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UCSI University, in recognition of his academic excellence and prominent international role. The honoring took place during a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Counsellor Ahmed Ghanem Abduljabbar, on 25 May 2026.

The recognition was awarded in appreciation of Dr. Al-Talib’s contributions as a committed international judge for more than ten years at the ITEX International Innovation Competition, where he was the only foreign participant in Malaysia to be honored during the event among 1,026 participants representing 17 countries. This achievement reflects the distinguished presence of Iraqi competencies in international scientific forums.

During the meeting, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. affirmed the Embassy’s commitment to supporting Iraqi distinguished academics and professionals in Malaysia and to strengthening their academic and scientific role as an important pillar for development and international cooperation.

For his part, Dr. Ammar Al-Talib expressed his sincere appreciation to the Embassy for this recognition, commending its continued support for Iraqi talents. He also reviewed aspects of his academic journey in the fields of teaching and scientific research in Malaysia, highlighting the advanced standing achieved by Iraqi expertise within international scientific institutions.