IIUM signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Ministry of Planning both from the Republic of Iraq at Banquet Hall, IIUM on 26th January 2012. IIUM Rector, Prof. Dato’s Sri Dr. Zaleha Kamaruddin signed on behalf of the University. While Mr. Ali Mohammed Ali Al-Adeeb and Prof. Dr. Ali Y. Al-Shukri represented Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Ministry of Planning respectively.