Nineveh: The Governor of Nineveh, Abdul Qadir al-Dakhil, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) at the University of Chicago. This agreement aims to establish an international academic research center in Nineveh, in collaboration with the Institute for Academic Research in Iraq (TARI).

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the signing ceremony took place at the Iraqi Embassy in Washington. The event was attended by prominent figures from both the Iraqi and American sides. The project is intended to enhance scientific and cultural cooperation with international institutions, as stated by al-Dakhil.