Al-Mustaqbal University, through its Office of Scientific and Academic Supervision, held the first preparatory meeting for the upcoming International Scientific Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Medical Education, organized by the College of Medicine. The meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, and attended by Prof. Dr. Walaa Al-Falluji, Dean of the College of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Tariq J. Al-Musawi, Director of the Scientific Affairs Department, along with several department heads and faculty members, focused on reviewing the main themes of the conference and outlining its preliminary schedule. Participants discussed the technical and logistical arrangements required to ensure the success of the event, as well as strategies for establishing local and international partnerships with universities, research institutions, and scientific publishing bodies to secure high-quality academic outcomes. Scheduled for April 2026, the conference will bring together researchers and experts from Iraq and abroad specializing in medicine and artificial intelligence. It aims to serve as a pioneering platform for advancing innovation in medical education and strengthening Al-Mustaqbal University’s leadership in integrating modern technologies within academic and scientific development.

As part of its strategic approach to enhancing its academic and research standing in international rankings, Al-Mustaqbal University participated in the extended training workshop organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in cooperation with the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations and the Association of Arab Universities. The workshop was held from Monday, September 22, 2025, to Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Gilgamesh University – Baghdad. This participation comes within the university’s commitment to keeping pace with developments related to international and regional rankings, particularly the Times Higher Education (THE) and QS Rankings, and to exploring ways of improving research and academic performance indicators that enhance the competitiveness of Iraqi universities regionally and globally. The workshop featured detailed presentations delivered by Tarek Elkhooly, researcher at Delta University for Science and Technology (Egypt) and member of the International Rankings Technical Committee, who addressed the following points: 1-Mechanisms and criteria of QS and Times Higher Education rankings and their branches. 2-The importance of international cooperation and following up on voting communications. 3-The significance of the Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) as a quality research indicator. 4-The necessity of publishing in reputable journals ranked within the top 10% of global citations. A comparative analysis of Iraqi universities’ performance in scientific publications and citations for the period (2020–2024). Case studies of successful international experiences in advancing universities’ positions in global rankings. Al-Mustaqbal University was represented in this workshop by: Prof. Dr. Tariq Jwad – Director of the Scientific Affairs Department. Mr. Ali Zwain – Director of the International Rankings Unit. The university’s delegation emphasized during its participation that such events represent an important opportunity to learn from best international practices in rankings and to strengthen academic partnerships that contribute to consolidating Al-Mustaqbal University’s position as one of the leading universities in Iraq and the region. The active participation of Al-Mustaqbal’s ranking officers in such events reflects the university’s strategic vision of building a modern academic environment founded on rigorous scientific research, while expanding academic and research cooperation with regional and international universities to enhance its presence in global rankings and solidify its standing among leading institutions.

The Rankings Team at the Scientific Affairs Department of Al-Mustaqbal University attended the online workshop organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with the international organization QS on Saturday, 20 September 2025. The workshop highlighted several key points related to the mechanisms for advancing Iraqi universities in global rankings, in addition to showcasing opportunities for participation in the services offered by QS to strengthen the position of Iraqi universities within international academic indicators. Al-Mustaqbal University’s participation comes within the framework of its strategic orientation to enhance its standing in global rankings and align with the Ministry’s plans in this field.