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In a significant event, His Excellency the Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored Al-Mustaqbal University after it secured the top rank in the 2024 Iraqi University Ranking. This remarkable achievement reflects the university s commitment to academic excellence, innovation in education, and its active contribution to the development of higher education in Iraq. The Minister extended a letter of appreciation to the university s president, Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, and all its members in recognition of their dedicated efforts in attaining this accomplishment. He emphasized that this honor is part of the leadership role played by Al-Mustaqbal University in promoting academic and research excellence while elevating the reputation of Iraqi universities on both regional and international levels. It is noteworthy that Al-Mustaqbal University has maintained its leading position in the Iraqi university ranking for the third consecutive year, demonstrating its continued success and the dedication of its academic and administrative staff in providing the highest standards of academic services. The university administration expressed its deep gratitude to His Excellency the Minister for this recognition, reaffirming its commitment to achieving further accomplishments and advancing its educational and research systems in line with the latest global standards. This honor serves as an additional motivation for the university to strengthen its position among the leading institutions in the region and continue delivering outstanding education and scientific research. # Al-Mustaqbal University towards a Sustainable University # Rehabilitation & Employment
Part of celebrating the International Women s Day, Al-Mustaqbal University has organized a Ceremony in which a group of Creative & Distinguished Women have been honored in recognition of their contributions and efforts in various Academic, Professional, and Community fields. It is remarkable to note that the Celebration has been focusing on the vital role played by Women in the Promotion of Society. During the Ceremony, Rehabilitation, Employment, & Follow-Up Division has been honored for its effective contributions in support of Female Students and Graduates as being involved in Qualification, Training, and Employment Programs, and thus enhancing Females Opportunities at Labor Market. Besides, we are obliged to note that Inspiring Speeches have been delivered by Academics and Officials, in which Role of Women in the Fields of Research, Education, and Entrepreneurship has been widely discussed. For its part, the University Administration has affirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting Women through the provision of an Educational and Professional Environment that would stimulate Creativity and Equality, in addition to creating Leadership Opportunities for Women so as to effectively contribute in the Achievement of Sustainable Development, keeping in mind the necessity for launching New Initiatives that aim to developing the Skills of Female Students and Graduates, opening broader horizons for them in various sectors. # Al-Mustaqbal University towards a Sustainable University # Rehabilitation & Employment # International Women s Day
It is considerable to note that Prof Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University has chaired a Preparatory Committee Meeting for Al-Mustaqbal Third International Week of Sustainability that will be convened during the period 16th – 24th April 2025. The Meeting however has been attended by Prof Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific & Academic Supervision, as well as Assist Prof Dr. Tariq Al-Musawi, Director of Scientific Affairs & Research Department, and Dr. Samir Ibrahim, Director of Cultural & International Relations Department, in addition to Head of Rehabilitation, Employment, & Follow-Up Division, Head of Sustainable Development Division, and Heads of other related Units. During the Meeting, all preparations related to the Conference Activities have been widely discussed, including the Exhibitions and accompanying events that shall be convened on the sidelines of the Conference. Scientific as well as Cultural Program Details have also been taken into consideration, ensuring broad participation of both Local and International Experts & Specialists. Besides, It should be noted that the University President has emphasized the great importance of this Event in the strengthening of Our University Position as a Leading Institution in the Field of Sustainability and Sustainable Education, noting that those Events shall provide valuable opportunities to exchange experiences and innovative ideas that would effectively contribute in the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals whether Locally or Globally. It is worth noting after all that Al-Mustaqbal Third International Week of Sustainability is deemed as one of the most prominent events that have been organized by Al-Mustaqbal University, bringing together Academic Experts, Decision-Makers, and those interested in the issues of Sustainability. #Al-Mustaqbal_University_Towards_a_Sustainable_University #Qualification_and_employment
We would like to note that Al-Mustaqbal University has convened an Expanded Meeting to follow up the Academic Performance and Institutional Development Mechanisms. The Meeting has been attended by Prof Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, along with the Heads and Staff of Scientific Affairs, Quality, Cultural Relations, Sustainability, Continuing Education, Studies and Planning, as well as Rehabilitation & Employment, and Women Affairs. The Meeting has discussed Achievements and Challenges of different sectors, with a focus on the enhancement of Education Quality, development of Research Strategies, in addition to Support of Sustainability and Job Training. Moreover, the Mechanisms that shall be adopted to promote Cultural Relations, Continuing Education Programs, and Empowerment of Women in the Academic Environment have also been reviewed. Finally, we are obliged to note that this Meeting comes as part of Al-Mustaqbal University efforts exerted to enhancing Institutional Performance, consolidating Quality Standards, and achieving Academic Excellence in accordance with Sustainable Development and Labor Market Requirements. # Al-Mustaqbal University towards a Sustainable University # Rehabilitation & Employment
It is remarkable to note that Prof Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, President of AL-Mustaqbal University, has announced that Our University has managed to achieve a distinguished accomplishment by coming in the First Place among Private Universities at Scimago Institutions Ranking 2025, and meanwhile occupying the 11th Position among all Iraqi Universities, and thus moving 13 Ranks ahead as compared to last year. Such Advancement indeed comes as a result of the University Efforts that have been exerted to promoting Scientific Research, Innovation Support, as well as Enhancement of Education Quality, where all these issues have contributed in the improvement of the University Position at International Academic Rankings. There is no doubt that this Achievement does reflect the success of Our University Strategies in the creation of Distinguished Research Partnerships. We should note however that Scimago World Ranking is based in its assessment on three main issues: • Scientific Research: 50% • Innovation: 30% • Societal Impact: 20% Al-Mustaqbal University has attained remarkable progress in these issues, moving ahead for more than 1000 Ranks at Global Level in the Fields of Research and Innovation. Thus, it has been strengthening its position as World Academic Institution, whereas at the National Level, the University has achieved Advanced Ranks in the Fields of Science & Research and as follows: # Subject Rank 1. Engineering Sciences 2nd 2. Basic Chemistry 1st 3. Energy 4th 4. Physics & Astronomy 4th 5. Business Admin & Accounting 5th 6. Biology 7th
Under the Guardianship of His Excellency Prof Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, the University President, and being part of the efforts exerted by Al-Mustaqbal University to strengthen its position at Global Academic Rankings, a Team Discussion has been organized on International Rankings, where Mr. Rami Awad, the Regional Director of QS Foundation for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia has been hosted. In His Speech, Prof Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, Al-Mustaqbal University President, has emphasized the importance of this initiative in support of the University Strategic Vision to improve its Ranking on the QS Global List, noting that Academic Rankings have become an indicator approved by Governments, Institutions and Companies with the aim of evaluating University Performance Quality. The Session has also addressed the Mechanisms adopted for Promotion Achievement as per QS Standards, through on-going analysis to Strengths as well as available opportunities that would lead to achieving Advanced Positions at International Rankings. There is no doubt that the Discussion has witnessed fruitful interaction among attendees, as ideas and opinions have been exchanged regarding Research Development Strategies as well as Academic Performance, and enhancement of Graduates Opportunities at the Labor Market by raising the Efficiency of Teaching and Learning Processes that are directly related to the Mission of Rehabilitation, Employment and Follow-Up Division. Role of International Rankings in the improvement of Graduates Reputation as well as their Professional Competitiveness have also been taken into consideration. It is remarkable to note that the Session has been attended by a number of Academic and Administrative Officials, including Prof Dr. Munthir Fadhil Hassan, President Assistant for Administrative Affairs, as well as Prof Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific & Academic Supervision, along with Heads of Departments, Officials of Scientific Affairs and Quality Assurance, in addition to those concerned with the International Rankings File. This Event after all comes within Al-Mustaqbal University ongoing efforts that aim to enhancing Academic Excellence and accomplishing integration between Education Quality and Employment Opportunities, focusing meanwhile on promoting the University Positive Impact on Society, and reflecting its commitment towards the Achievement of certain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 4: Quality Education & its Promotion SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth _ Enhancement of Employment Opportunities for Graduates SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure _ Innovation Support SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals _ Enhancement of University Rankings at both Local & International levels, in addition to contributing in the establishment of Strong & Sustainable Partnerships with other Educational Institutions #Al-Mustaqbal_University_towards_a_Sustainable_University #International_Classifications #QS_World #Qualification_and_Employment_and_Follow-up_Division #United_Nations_for_Sustainable_Development
Part of its endeavor to develop Students Skills and qualify them to meet Labor Market Requirements, Rehabilitation, Employment and Follow-Up Division has organized some kind of Argumentative Dialogue with STC International Company, with the aim of discussing Cooperation Opportunities regarding Students Training on the Specializations of Petroleum Engineering, Computers, Information Technology, Fuel and Energy, as well as Business Administration. The Dialogue has also focused on the possibility of expanding Cooperation Scope so as to include Training Services, Consulting, Inspection, and Digital Solutions, as well as Supply of Equipment & Chemicals. There is no doubt that STC International is considered as one of the Leading Companies in these fields, since it has a Strong Presence in Iraq, Egypt, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Nigeria, and Libya. This Cooperation after all comes as part of the Division efforts to enhance Students Opportunities to gain Practical Experience, and thus opening New Horizons for them at Professional Work Environments, being enabled to keep pace with Modern Developments in their Specialized Fields. This collaboration strengthens sustainable partnerships (SDG 17) and contributes to providing decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) by offering training opportunities that help students enhance their skills and increase their prospects in the job market. #Al-Mustaqbal_University_Towards_a_Sustainable_University #Training_Workshops #Skills_Development_and_Labor_Market #Qualification_and_Employment
It is considerable to note that Scientific Planning Competition Festival regarding Residential Area Designs that have been submitted by the Master Degree Students / Academic Year 2024-2025, has witnessed active participation of Al-Mustaqbal University in the Ministerial Judgment Committee represented by Ms. Omaima Kadhim Al-Taie, M.Sc. in Architecture Engineering, Sustainable Urban Design. However, the main purpose that lies behind the Competition is to evaluate and support Youth Competencies while contributing in the preparation of Residential Neighborhood Designs as per Modern Foundations. It should be noted that the Festival has been organized by Urban & Regional Planning Center for Postgraduate Studies at the University of Baghdad, in the Presence of Prof Dr. Ameer Faisal Abdulameer, University President Assistant for Administrative Affairs, and Head of the Center, Prof Dr. Karim Hassan Alwan, along with an elite group of Academics and Researchers Specialized in the Field of Urban Planning. Ii is worth noting that the Festival has aimed to reviewing Master Students Projects that focus on developing Residential Areas in Baghdad and the other Iraqi Governorates, so as to achieve a Safe & Sustainable Living Environment that would definitely meet all Population Needs, with a focus on the establishment of Multi-Use Centers highly qualified for promoting Life Quality and creating Environmental Balance, being in line with the International Standards of Modern Urban Planning. Besides, the Festival has represented an important step in addressing Slum Areas through the preparation of Modern Plans that would contribute in the improvement of Housing Environment in Iraq. Finally, we are obliged to note that these initiatives do undoubtedly reflect the trend towards enhancing integration between Academic & Planning Institutions, with the aim of achieving Sustainable Urban Development, and thus meeting Society Aspirations as well as its Urban Improvement. This initiative is part of strengthening sustainable partnerships (SDG 17) through collaboration between academic and planning institutions to achieve sustainable urban development. It also contributes to providing safe and sustainable living environments and balanced urban growth (SDG 11) by supporting and developing the skills of youth in the field of sustainable urban planning. #Al-Mustaqbal_University_Towards_Sustainable_University #Sustainable_Urban_Development #Scientific_Planning_Competi_on #Sustainable_Cities_and_Communities