Faculty: FASE
Department: Finance and Banking
Department: Finance and Banking
Type of the workshop: National workshop
The workshop in brief: Other information about the Event:
The workshop aimed to explore the intersection of traditional banking and digital advancements.
Participants: (35) Participants ,Assist Lecturer, Research Assistant
Date and time: 20 , December 2023
Place: # Hall 302 Education building, Tishk International University – Erbil
Place: # Hall 302 Education building, Tishk International University – Erbil
Session topics:
1. The role of digital technologies in reshaping the banking landscape
2. FIB’s integration of digital banking solution
1. The role of digital technologies in reshaping the banking landscape
2. FIB’s integration of digital banking solution
Presenters names and affiliations:
1. Mr. Rawand Pshtiwan, the Acting Commercial Manager of First Iraqi Bank (FIB)
2. Ms. Sarab Attar, the Marketing Manager of First Iraqi Bank
1. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the impact of digital technologies on traditional banking services. Insights from Mr. Rawand Pshtiwan, Acting Commercial Manager of FIB, provided a nuanced view of how technology is reshaping the financial landscape.
2. The workshop not only discussed theoretical concepts but also explored practical applications of digital banking. Attendees left with tangible knowledge that can be applied in real-world banking scenarios, ensuring a more hands-on approach to the integration of digital solutions.
3. The discussions centered on adopting future-focused banking strategies. Attendees gained insights into how banks, exemplified by FIB, are adapting to the digital dawn, emphasizing innovation, customer-centric approaches, and the seamless integration of technology.
4. The inclusion of a competition at the end of the workshop added a dynamic and engaging element. Winners, awarded prizes generously donated by FIB, left with tangible tokens of appreciation and a heightened sense of enthusiasm for the future of banking.
5. Strengthened Collaboration between Academia and Industry. The collaboration between the Finance and Banking Department and FIB proved instrumental in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry practices. This partnership sets the stage for continued collaboration, ensuring that academic curricula stay relevant to industry advancements.
1. Mr. Rawand Pshtiwan, the Acting Commercial Manager of First Iraqi Bank (FIB)
2. Ms. Sarab Attar, the Marketing Manager of First Iraqi Bank
Outcome of the workshop:
1. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the impact of digital technologies on traditional banking services. Insights from Mr. Rawand Pshtiwan, Acting Commercial Manager of FIB, provided a nuanced view of how technology is reshaping the financial landscape.
2. The workshop not only discussed theoretical concepts but also explored practical applications of digital banking. Attendees left with tangible knowledge that can be applied in real-world banking scenarios, ensuring a more hands-on approach to the integration of digital solutions.
3. The discussions centered on adopting future-focused banking strategies. Attendees gained insights into how banks, exemplified by FIB, are adapting to the digital dawn, emphasizing innovation, customer-centric approaches, and the seamless integration of technology.
4. The inclusion of a competition at the end of the workshop added a dynamic and engaging element. Winners, awarded prizes generously donated by FIB, left with tangible tokens of appreciation and a heightened sense of enthusiasm for the future of banking.
5. Strengthened Collaboration between Academia and Industry. The collaboration between the Finance and Banking Department and FIB proved instrumental in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry practices. This partnership sets the stage for continued collaboration, ensuring that academic curricula stay relevant to industry advancements.




