Under the supervision of its Higher Education Board, the Holy Alawi Shrine has begun a Professional Management course for its senior managers, including heads of departments and their deputies. The program aims to strengthen managerial skills and professional competencies and to advance organizational activities.
Dr. Ali al-Abaiji, professor at the University of Kufa, head of the training course, and member of the Holy Alawi Shrine’s Higher Education Board, told the Shrine’s news center:
“This program is being held to strengthen the managerial skills and capabilities of employees at senior management levels.”
He added:
“The program will run for six months in two training phases, comprising 11 modules in total, with five modules in the first phase and six in the second. Two lectures were also delivered on the opening day.”
He continued:
“The first lecture addressed the use of artificial intelligence in management and professional practice, and was delivered by Dr. Jassim al-Kanani, Head of Scientific Affairs at the University of Kufa. The second lecture was devoted to human resources management and was delivered by Dr. Hamid al-Nasrawi.”
Dr. Jassim al-Kanani explained that his lecture focused on applying artificial intelligence tools in management, an approach that can reduce the time spent on routine tasks and improve the quality of work. He also stressed the importance of these tools for decision-makers and department heads.
Mustafa Mahbooba, Head of the Engineering and Technical Affairs Department of the Holy Alawi Shrine, stated:
“The program covers a range of topics, including project management and feasibility studies.” He emphasized that these courses help embed modern management concepts, increase productivity, reduce task completion times, and develop organizational activities at the Holy Alawi Shrine.
The program is part of the Holy Alawi Shrine’s broader efforts to develop the skills of its servants and staff and to strengthen their capabilities in management and other fields of work. It is expected to contribute to improving performance and advancing the Shrine’s organizational activities
