Under the patronage and presence of H.E. the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, the First Scientific Conference of Iraqi Journal Editorial Boards was launched on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The event was hosted by the University of Technology in Baghdad, with the participation of university presidents, editorial boards of Iraqi scientific journals, and international experts representing Elsevier, Clarivate, the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, and ASF. Al-Mustaqbal University had a strong and distinguished participation in the conference, under the direct guidance of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, reaffirming its leading role in supporting scientific research and advancing international rankings. In his opening remarks, the Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening the presence of Iraqi university journals in international indexing databases and enhancing their positions in citation and impact indicators. He pointed out that, over the past three years, the Ministry has established a qualitative stage based on standards of quality, specialized research, and sound governance. He stressed that this approach ensures clear editorial policies, rigorous peer-review mechanisms, sustainable technical and technological support, as well as continuous training for editorial boards and researchers to keep pace with global developments in publishing and indexing. The Minister also highlighted that strategic partnerships with Scopus and Clarivate have contributed to integrating Iraqi journals into global databases, providing universities with accurate data on citations and research impact, in addition to opening sustainable channels for support and specialized consultancy. The conference also featured a speech by the Ministry’s Deputy for Scientific Research Affairs, Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd, as well as scientific sessions addressing academic content indexing and an overview of the Research Management System (RMS) as part of the Ministry’s comprehensive digital transformation. This participation reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to supporting the Ministry’s policies aimed at developing academic journals and enhancing the standing of Iraqi scientific research at both the regional and international levels.