<br />This morning, Saturday, January 11, 2025, the activities of the Master’s Programs in Electronics Systems Engineering and Clinical Anatomy were officially launched at Future University, in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).<br /><br />The program inauguration was held under the auspices of His Excellency, the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, with the presence of the Ministry’s Deputy for Scientific Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Haider Abdul-Zahad, the Director of Private University Education, Dr. Faris Mahdi, the Governor of Babil, Mr. Adnan Fayhan, the delegation from USM, and the presidents of public universities in Babil Province and Al-Qasim Al-Khadraa.<br /><br />The ceremony featured speeches that praised the program, which is being implemented for the first time in Iraq across both public and private universities. Mr. Adnan Fayhan, the Governor of Babil, emphasized that Iraq’s higher education sector is progressing rapidly and confidently, achieving remarkable successes in research and globally recognized patents. He also highlighted that Al Al Mustaqbal University’s initiative to launch postgraduate studies enhances scientific cooperation and opens new opportunities for students.<br /><br />In his address, the Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, Dr. Haider Abdul-Zahad, spoke about the challenges faced during this endeavor, noting that its success reflects Iraq’s determination to achieve internationalization goals. He also commended the university’s efforts in realizing its objectives.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Director of Private University Education, Assistant Prof. Dr. Faris Mahdi, conveyed the greetings of His Excellency the Minister, underscoring the importance of launching master’s programs to keep pace with scientific advancements and strengthen knowledge and education within the community.<br /><br />The Malaysian delegation highlighted the significance of their partnership with Future University and expressed hope for building strong ties between Malaysia and Iraq. Prof. Dr. Talal Youssef elaborated on the concepts of internationalization and global collaboration in education.<br /><br />In conclusion, the President of Al mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the speakers, attendees, and organizers of this significant academic event.