Faculty of Pharmacy proudly congratulates the recognition of Asst. Prof. Dr. Idrees Hadi, Head of the Board of Trustees, along with two distinguished academic staff members from pharmacy faculty—Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdulsamad Salahuddin and Dr. Esra Tariq—by the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for their outstanding scientific patent achievements. The recognition was presented during a special ceremony held on June 22, 2026, where the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Aram Mohammad Qadir, honored a number of distinguished researchers with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their innovative research and valuable scientific contributions. The awards acknowledge the recipients’ success in securing scientific patents, reflecting their commitment to advancing research, innovation, and knowledge generation. Faculty of Pharmacy extends its warmest congratulations to the honored academics and wishes them continued success in their future research endeavors. Their accomplishments exemplify the university’s vision of fostering impactful research and innovation that contributes to scientific progress and supports the sustainable development of the Kurdistan Region and beyond. This achievement also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), by strengthening research capacity, encouraging innovation, and advancing academic excellence.