The VEX Robotics Workshop continues at the Continuing Education Center at Al‑Mustaqbal University, with strong engagement from students and enthusiasts in artificial intelligence and robotics. The workshop is part of the university s ongoing efforts to support technical skills and promote practical education in the fields of science and engineering. "Al-Mustaqbal University ranks first among Iraqi private universities." The workshop, which began earlier, has attracted a wide range of participants from different age groups. Attendees are receiving intensive training in designing and programming robots using advanced VEX systems, under the supervision of a group of experts in the field. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reda Abdel-Aty El-Fishawy, Director of the Continuing Education Center, confirmed that the workshop is part of a series of specialized programs the center is keen to organize. These programs aim to equip youth with future-ready skills and to foster an interactive learning environment that aligns with the advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He noted that the program goes beyond theoretical instruction, incorporating hands-on applications and mini competitions designed to stimulate innovation and teamwork among the participants. The workshop is scheduled to conclude in the coming days with a showcase of participants’ projects and an award ceremony honoring outstanding contributions, to be held at the center in the presence of university representatives and members of the educational community.

As part of the summer training program for students in the Colleges of Engineering and Engineering Technology, a series of specialized lectures were organized at the Continuing Education Center at Al-Mustaqbal University, aiming to enhance students' applied and cognitive skills in the fields of artificial intelligence and modern technologies. 🧠 Artificial Intelligence in Education Professor Dr. Nidal Khadir Al-Abbadi, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Applications Center, delivered a scientific lecture on artificial intelligence platforms and their role in developing education. The lecture addressed the most prominent modern trends in smart education and ways to employ algorithms and predictive analytics to support the university educational process. 🔧 Microcontroller Programming (Arduino) Engineer Muhammad Saad Abis delivered practical lectures covering the basic concepts of microcontroller programming, explaining the mechanism for connecting them to sensors, and presenting practical applications of smart systems used in automation, robotics, and advanced technical projects. 📱 Mobile App Development Using Flutter Programmer Sarah Saadoun Abbas delivered a series of training lectures focused on developing smartphone applications using Flutter. The lectures included an explanation of development tools, the Dart language, and professional and practical user interface design. 💡 These lectures, held at the Continuing Education Center at Al-Mustaqbal University, witnessed significant student interaction through technical discussions and practical applications, contributing to the program's objectives of linking theory and practice. These activities are in line with the university's efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically: 🎯 Goal 4: Quality Education 🏗 Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 💼 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth ⚖ Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 🤝 Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals Al-Mustaqbal University – Ranked #1 among Private Universities in Iraq

Under the generous patronage of Professor Hassan Shaker Magdy, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, and under the supervision of Professor Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Scientific and Academic Supervisor, and Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, Dean of the College of Engineering, the summer training program for students of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technologies was launched today. This program aims to enhance students' practical skills and practical knowledge in preparation for the demands of the labor market. The program launch was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Reda Abdel-Ati Al-Fishawy, Director of the Continuing Education Center; Dr. Samir Ibrahim Badarawi, Director of Cultural Relations; and Mr. Abdul Ali Dakhel Jassim, Assistant Director of the Center. Professor Nidal Khadir Al-Abbadi, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Applications Center, is supervising the scientific training. This year's program includes an advanced focus on artificial intelligence applications in engineering fields, with the goal of providing students with practical knowledge of the latest digital technologies used in engineering design and analysis. This approach aligns with the university's vision of enabling students to keep pace with global technological developments and motivating them to innovate and create in the use of artificial intelligence tools within their academic specializations. Al-Mustaqbal University is ranked first among private universities.

Under the patronage of Professor Hassan Shaker Magdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Center for Continuing Education organized a distinguished cultural symposium entitled: "Baghdad, Capital of Arab Tourism 2025: A Renewed History." This symposium was held in cooperation with the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Fine Arts, and was attended by a select group of academics and those interested in cultural and tourism affairs. At the beginning of the symposium, Assistant Professor Dr. Reda Abdel-Ati Al-Fishawi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education, emphasized the importance of this occasion in strengthening Baghdad's cultural role. He pointed out that the center seeks, through this event, to highlight the capital's tourism and cultural assets and highlight its rich heritage, which merits this prestigious title based on strict criteria set by the Arab Tourism Organization. This reflects the Iraqi capital's worthiness of this prestigious title. The lecture was delivered by: Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Attia Al-Saadi, Assistant Dean of the College of Fine Arts Dr. Fawzia Mahdi Al-Maliki, Head of the Department of Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities The lecture covered the following topics: Baghdad in the Eyes of Poets: A review of the image of Baghdad in Arabic poetry throughout the ages, and how it was a beacon of creativity and a center of civilization. The Baghdad School of Islamic Painting: A reading of Baghdad's contributions during the Golden Age of Islamic Arts, and its pioneering role in shaping the features of Islamic art. The symposium also included an artistic display of a collection of Baghdadi paintings, which depicted daily life, heritage symbols, and the charm of Baghdad throughout its various historical eras. Cultural Tourism in Baghdad: Archaeological Sites and Museums as Windows into History. The Role of Academic Institutions in Promoting Sustainable Tourism. Baghdad in Cinema and Music: How the Capital Was Narrated Visually and Audibly Cultural Security and Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Face of Challenges

Under the patronage of Professor Hassan Shaker Magdy, President of Future University, the Continuing Education Center organized the Imperial English Test UK. The test targeted medical students, aiming to develop their language skills and prepare them for the English-language nature of their studies. Participants in this test receive an internationally accredited certificate from the British Council, in addition to a certificate from the university's Continuing Education Center, enhancing their future academic and professional opportunities. The test was conducted in the presence of Assistant Professor Dr. Reda Abdel-Ati Al-Fishawy, Director of the Continuing Education Center, and Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Amir, the Center’s Programmer.

Within the framework of academic openness and strengthening regional and international partnerships, Professor Hassan Shaker Magdy, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, received a high-level delegation from Mansoura University in the Arab Republic of Egypt, headed by Professor Sherif Youssef Khater, President of the University, and accompanied by Professor Tarek Mostafa Ghouloush, Academic Assistant to the President of the University. The reception ceremony was attended by several members of the University Council, deans, and directors of academic and administrative departments. The meeting discussed several key topics, most notably ways to cooperate in the fields of vocational training and capacity building, in partnership with the Continuing Education Center at Al-Mustaqbal University. Assistant Professor Dr. Reda Abdel-Ati El-Fishawy, Director of the Continuing Education Center, gave a detailed presentation on the training and development programs offered by the Center, reviewing the mechanisms for implementation and joint application with the training centers at Mansoura University. Dr. Reda also emphasized the pivotal role the Center plays in developing academic and administrative competencies through quality programs designed according to the latest international standards, with a focus on labor market needs and development challenges. At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides agreed on a set of decisions aimed at activating the institutional partnership and expanding areas of scientific and training cooperation, which would contribute to achieving the strategic goals of the two universities and open new horizons for cognitive integration and innovation.