n line with its commitment to attracting prominent cultural figures from Iraq and around the world, Alnoor University hosted Dr. Ryan Abdullah, internationally renowned for his distinguished standing in the field of design, on the morning of Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was received by the University President, Professor Dr. Yaseen Taha Alhajjar, and Dr. Bashar Mahmoud Ali. The visit began with an introductory tour of the university's facilities.
Following the tour, Dr. Abdullah delivered a significant lecture entitled "The Future of Design" to an audience comprising members of the university community, leading intellectuals from the city, and students from the Departments of Interior Design, Digital Media, and Archaeological Tourism.
Dr. Rayan Abdullah is known to hold a distinguished position in the fields of graphic design and typography. He has developed internationally recognized logos for Germany and for major companies such as Bugatti, Audi, and Volkswagen. He has authored books in the fields of design and Arabic calligraphy. He has taught and lectured at prestigious global universities such as Oxford, Harvard, and Cambridge. He founded the Faculty of Design at the German University in Cairo and served as its dean for several years.
Attending the lecture session were the two Vice Presidents of Alnoor University for Administrative and Scientific Affairs, the Deans of the Colleges of Pharmacy , Education ,Applied Arts, along with several heads of academic departments.
