Dr. Hogr
Ghareeb
Khidr
LecturerofPersonalStatusLawatKnowledgeUniversity.
FounderofJudiTV—Kurdistan'sfirstQur'an-dedicatedchannel.
Activeinmediaandsocialreformsince2000.
A Life Built on
Knowledge & Service
Dr. Hogr Ghareeb Khidr isajournalist,universitylecturer,andhumanitarianleaderbasedinKurdistan,Iraq.HoldingaPhDinShariaandLawwithspecializationinComparativeIslamicJurisprudence,helecturesPersonalStatusLawatKnowledgeUniversity'sCollegeofLaw.
Acrossmorethantwodecades,hehasshapedmedia,academia,andgovernance—foundingKurdistan'sfirstQur'an-dedicatedTVchannel,leadinghumanitarianfoundations,andservinginseniorroleswithintheKurdistanRegionalGovernment.
“Dedicated to advancing knowledge, upholding justice, and serving the people of Kurdistan through scholarship, media, and humanitarian work.”
“Active in media, law, and humanitarian work across Kurdistan and beyond since 2000.”
PhD in Sharia and Law
Al-Zaeem Al-Azhari University
Specialization in Comparative Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh al-Muqaran), with research focusing on the intersection of Islamic legal traditions and modern law.
Master's in Sharia and Law
Omdurman Islamic University
Advanced graduate studies in Islamic jurisprudence and legal systems at one of Sudan's most prestigious Islamic universities.
Higher Diploma in Political Science
Al-Neelain University
Comprehensive study of political science, governance, and public policy, complementing his legal expertise.
Director of Follow-up Department
Office of the Minister of Labor & Social Affairs, Kurdistan Regional Government
Leading the monitoring and follow-up division, ensuring policy implementation and administrative accountability.
Director of the Minister's Office
Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs, Kurdistan Regional Government
Managed the day-to-day operations and strategic affairs of the ministerial office during a critical period.
Teacher at Newgeri Preparatory School
Directorate of Social Reform, Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs, Erbil
Long-standing educational role combining teaching with social reform and youth development.
Driving positive change through leadership in humanitarian and academic institutions across Kurdistan.
Over 25 years of pioneering media work — political, intellectual, social, and field journalism since 2000.
Judi TV
Founder & General Director
The first television channel dedicated to the Holy Qur'an in Kurdistan and Iraq. A pioneering media initiative bringing Qur'anic content to millions.
U2 Channel
Founder
A dedicated channel for Islamic advocacy and education, providing valuable religious programming to audiences across the region.
Speda Drama
Founder
A drama-focused channel delivering engaging storytelling and cultural content to Kurdish-speaking audiences.
Dialogue — Diālog
Program Host
An Islamic intellectual and jurisprudential program exploring critical topics in Islamic thought, comparative jurisprudence, and contemporary issues facing Muslim communities.
Recognizedacrossnationalandglobalprofessionalbodiesinjournalism,academia,andIslamicscholarship.