The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is pleased to have sponsored Baghdad Game Lab’s second anniversary event on Thursday, 19 December 2024.
The event, held in Baghdad, featured insightful discussions on Iraq’s gaming industry and its future. Prof. Tarik A. Rashid, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre (AIIC), presented the university’s ongoing efforts to advance the Games Development and Media Design Programme. The AIIC’s new Game Lab is equipped with the latest virtual reality technology and high-end PCs, providing students with hands-on experience in the evolving gaming industry.
Recognizing the rapid growth of the global gaming industry, UKH launched its undergraduate degree in Games Development in 2023. This programme provides students with a robust foundation in computer science and software engineering principles, while also enhancing skills in game design, mechanics, and interactive storytelling.


