On June 1, 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) proudly hosted an interactive panel discussion on Financial Literacy in the university auditorium, marking the successful conclusion of the innovative partnership with RT Bank, announced in December 2024. The event drew a full house of participants, showcasing the wide-reaching impact of this collaboration.
The ceremony started with opening remakrs delivered by UKH Vice President (administration) Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood, who described the partnership in detail and reiterated UKH’s support to future leaders across different fields.
This was followed by an insighftul panel discussion, chaired by UKH student Hevin Halo, featured valuable insights from UKH student San Kamal Shakir, Dr. Dlawar Mahdi Assistant Professor in UKH Economics and Finance programme, and RT Bank’s Head of Retail Banking Mr. Abdulrauf Halawa, who highlighted the programme’s multifaceted benefits. The discussion focused on how the partnership bridges academic knowledge with real-world financial empowerment.
Following the panel discussion, students eagerly lined up to collect their RT Bank (UKH-branded) Mastercards, symbolizing the tangible impact of this partnership. The branded cards provide financial support and also strengthen the connection between UKH and RT Bank in promoting innovation and empowerment.
This collaboration underscores UKH’s commitment to advancing student success through innovative solutions, financial empowerment, and academic excellence. The event not only celebrated the conclusion of this impactful partnership but also set the stage for continued initiatives that will empower students in their academic and professional journeys.
UKH & RT Bank Partnership Highlights:
- $100-charged MasterCards distributed to 1,500+ students
- Postgraduate study loans to support advanced degrees
- Business start-up loans for entrepreneurial students
- Financial literacy training – mastering budgeting, saving, and investing
- Promoting secure, cashless transactions on campus
