As part of the University of Basrah’s commitment to fostering values ​​of peace, tolerance, and fraternity within the academic community, the College of Engineering—represented by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and in collaboration with the College’s Student Activities Division—organized a student chess tournament. Held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the event was themed: "Sports Unite Us, Peace Is Our Goal, and Fraternity Is Our Message."

The tournament aimed to strengthen bonds of friendship and communication among students from various academic departments, while cultivating a spirit of positive competition and strategic thinking. It also sought to instill values ​​of mutual respect and tolerance, and to reject intolerance, thereby contributing to a university environment defined by cooperation and brotherhood.

The competition saw spirited participation from students. Taha Qasim Mohammed, from the Department of Electrical Engineering, secured first place; Noor Al-Waleed, from the Department of Architecture, took second place; and Hossam El-Din Osama Abdul Karim, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, earned third place.

This tournament is part of a series of student activities organized by the College of Engineering, reflecting its belief in the importance of sports and extracurricular pursuits in developing students' capabilities, refining their personalities, and strengthening their sense of belonging and positive engagement within the university community.