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12 September 2025

President of Al-Mustaqbal University Delivers Key Lecture in Preparation for the Al-Mustaqbal Ambassadors Sustainability Camp

As part of the ongoing preparations for the Al-Mustaqbal Ambassadors Sustainability Camp scheduled for early October this year, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, delivered a distinguished lecture via Zoom, highlighting the importance of this major event and its strategic role in strengthening the University’s mission and community impact. During the lecture, the University President announced the launch of the AI Hackathon for Sustainability, covering a wide range of themes across medical, engineering, administrative, and humanitarian fields, in addition to sports, arts, law, and environmental domains. He emphasized that the competition provides a creative platform to showcase youth talents and harness modern technologies in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. Prof. Majdi also instructed the deans of colleges, academic departments, and administrative units to prepare their contributions to the camp and to follow up on preparations on a regular basis to ensure the success of this landmark event. He stressed the need to actively engage students and young people, as they represent the core element through which the University can deliver its message to society and advance its developmental role. The lecture was co-presented by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, who provided a detailed overview of the camp’s activities and organizational plans. The session was attended by more than one hundred participants, including University Vice-Presidents, deans, department heads, and faculty members—reflecting the institution’s strong commitment to making this youth-centered and academic initiative a resounding success.

11 September 2025

Al-Mustaqbal University Participates in the First Scientific Conference of Iraqi Journal Editorial Boards

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.

4 September 2025

Al-Mustaqbal University Participates in a Specialized Workshop on AI and the Sensory Future of Shopping

As part of its commitment to active engagement in specialized workshops that aim to develop universities and strengthen their linkage with the labor market, Al-Mustaqbal University took part in the international online workshop entitled: "AI and the Sensory Future of Shopping: Virtual Tasting, Smart Fashion, and the Transformation of the Consumer Experience" delivered by Prof. Sima A. Hamadeh, Full Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Haigazian University – Lebanon, on Thursday, September 4, 2025 via Microsoft Teams. The workshop explored the role of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in reshaping consumer experiences through virtual tasting, smart fashion, AR/VR, and sensory marketing, while also addressing ethical challenges related to data privacy and algorithmic bias. Al-Mustaqbal University’s participation in this event reflects its strategy to stay aligned with the latest scientific and technological innovations, and to reinforce its academic role in preparing graduates equipped to meet the evolving demands of the labor market.

1 September 2025

Al-Mustaqbal University Continues Preparations for the Future Ambassadors for Sustainability Camp in Babylon

Al-Mustaqbal University is continuing its preparations to launch the “Future Ambassadors for Sustainability Camp”, scheduled to be held at the Babylon Tourist Resort on October 4–5, 2025, under the generous patronage of Mr. Adnan Fayhan, Governor of Babylon, and with the direct supervision of Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University. The event will witness broad participation from institutions and directorates inside and outside Babylon Province. In this context, a university team headed by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, along with several department heads at the University Presidency, conducted a field visit to the camp site at the Babylon Resort to review the preparations and arrangements necessary to ensure the success of this landmark event. The camp program will feature a wide variety of activities implemented by Al-Mustaqbal University’s student volunteers serving as sustainability ambassadors. Participants will experience scientific, cultural, artistic, and sports activities, in addition to creative performances, debates, dialogue sessions, and exhibitions showcasing students’ outstanding outputs across different disciplines. A highlight of the camp will be the launch of the Student Hackathon Competition: Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development, a pioneering initiative designed to harness students’ capabilities in applying AI solutions to address contemporary challenges in vital areas, including: Engineering and technology Smart agriculture Health, nutrition, and healthcare systems Smart energy Climate change solutions Smart applications in management, municipal and e-services, and judiciary systems Innovations directed towards clean water and other multi-purpose applications

31 August 2025

Iraq–Egypt Partnership Launches Al-Mustaqbal International Center for Training and Innovation in the Nile Delta

In a pioneering step toward strengthening regional academic cooperation and embedding a culture of innovation, Al-Mustaqbal University(UOMUS), in partnership with Mansoura University in Egypt and Intlaq ICT Solutions, announced the launch of the Al-Mustaqbal International Center for Training and Innovation in Mansoura New City on Thursday, 28 August 2025.

30 August 2025

Establishing the First International Center for Training and Innovation in Partnership between Al-Mustaqbal University (Iraq) and Mansoura University (Egypt)

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Mansoura University hosted a delegation from Al-Mustaqbal University, led by Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, who met with Prof. Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University. The visit included a tour of the Mansoura New City building, which will house the Future Center for Training and Innovation, established in partnership with Intilaq Information and Communication Technology Company. The center, the first of its kind in Egypt’s Delta region, aims to prepare students and graduates for the local, regional, and international labor markets. It will offer advanced training programs in leadership skills, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and business incubators. The initiative seeks to bridge academic education with practical applications while providing a creative environment that supports youth in developing innovative solutions to social and economic challenges. Prof. Khater emphasized that the center will serve as an integrated training platform enhancing community service and sustainable development. Prof. Majdi highlighted that the partnership represents a model of Arab integration in education and innovation, opening wide prospects for academic and research cooperation. The delegation also visited Mansoura National University, exploring its modern laboratories, facilities, and infrastructure. They praised its academic and architectural advancements, which reflect a qualitative leap in the development of higher education in Egypt. For more details, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ACrYD4EM5/

29 August 2025

Al-Mustaqbal University Explores Cooperation with Mansoura University

A delegation from Al-Mustaqbal University, led by President Prof. Hassan Shaker Majdi, visited Mansoura University in Egypt on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The two sides, headed by Prof. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, discussed prospects for collaboration in scientific research, knowledge exchange, and academic program development. Prof. Majdi emphasized that the visit reflects the university’s strategic vision of strengthening regional and international partnerships, fostering research, and encouraging student and faculty exchange. The delegation also toured advanced educational facilities and laboratories, expressing admiration for the university’s infrastructure and affirming the intent to translate the visit into concrete collaborative programs in the near future.

24 August 2025

Al-Mustaqbal University Advances Preparations for Scientific Conferences

Al-Mustaqbal University, through its Office of Scientific and Academic Supervision, held a coordination meeting to follow up on the preparations for specialized scientific conferences approved by the Ministry of Higher Education to be held in 2025. The meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy and attended by senior university officials and representatives of the concerned colleges, reviewed conference timelines, submitted research papers, evaluation processes, publishing coordination, keynote speakers, and logistical requirements. Prof. Dr. Al-Zuhairy conveyed the directives of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, emphasizing rigorous evaluation of submissions, selection of high-quality research, and the importance of engaging international experts and partners to enrich the conferences and strengthen the university’s scientific standing.