After appointing Dean of the College of Law at the University of Baghdad, Dr. Ali Hadi Al-Hilali, to work on the Board of Trustees of Bayt al-Hikma, the council held its first meeting on Wednesday, October 25, chaired by His Excellency the Minister of Culture, Dr. Ahmed Fikak Al-Badrani. They discussed an integrated action plan, identified obstacles, and planned for the next phase to achieve the goals of Bayt al-Hikma and maintain its international reputation gained through long scientific efforts.