Baku:President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Hassanein Mohammed Hussein Al-Saadi, inaugurated the “Third Sustainable Future Bazaar” on Monday, 9 November 2026, organized by the University’s Environmental Research Centre. The event was attended by notable figures including the Assistant President for Administrative Affairs, Prof. Dr. Farhad Mohammed Othman, and the Centre’s Director, Prof. Dr. Zainab Bahaa Mohammed, along with representatives from various university colleges, relevant ministries, civil society organizations, start-ups, and student groups.

According to University of Technology – Iraq, the Bazaar featured a range of activities and exhibits, such as green innovation, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable health pavilions, as well as artistic and cultural corners. Recycling exhibitions and environmentally friendly products were also showcased, alongside practical workshops and interactive activities. The event aimed to engage students in presenting innovative ideas for environmental protection and sustainability promotion, supported by an exhibition of books and awareness publications on sustainable development.

The University President commended the efforts of the Environmental Research Centre and participating entities for the successful organization of the Bazaar, highlighting the innovative ideas and initiatives presented. He emphasized the importance of continuing and developing such activities to enhance environmental awareness and translate sustainability concepts into practical actions that benefit the university and community.

Assistant President for Administrative Affairs, Prof. Dr. Farhad Mohammed Othman, noted that the event, now in its third year, serves as an environmental, cultural, and scientific initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting sustainable development among students and the broader community. He emphasized the event’s role in fostering collaboration with government institutions and supporting student initiatives.

Prof. Dr. Zainab Bahaa Mohammed, Director of the Environmental Research Centre, explained that the Bazaar is part of the University’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. She highlighted the Centre’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainability both on and off the campus, including proposals for expanding green spaces and surrounding the campus with vegetation to create a healthier environment.