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In a celebratory atmosphere reflecting the significant development and achievements witnessed by the University of Al-Mustaqbal, the President of the University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, inaugurated the Grand Celebration Hall during an official ceremony held in conjunction with the remarkable success of the European–Asian Universities Forum (EURAS Academy 2026) and the attainment of advanced positions by several academic departments in the Iraqi national rankings. The event was attended by the senior administrative leadership and a large gathering of faculty members and university staff The inauguration of the Grand Celebration Hall represents a qualitative addition to the University’s academic and cultural infrastructure and embodies the vision of the University Presidency to provide modern spaces that support scientific and intellectual dialogue and offer an environment befitting the hosting of major academic events, in line with the University’s path toward institutional modernization and sustainable development During the ceremony, the President of the University delivered a speech in which he emphasized that this inauguration marks an important milestone in the University’s journey, noting that the achievements realized are the result of strategic planning and teamwork. He also expressed his sincere appreciation to all members of the University—academic, administrative, and technical staff—commending their role in fostering institutional belonging and achieving continuous success In turn, the Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, Professor Dr. Mudhafar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, delivered a speech highlighting that the inauguration of the Grand Celebration Hall coincides with a pivotal moment in the University’s history, represented by the successful organization and hosting of EURAS Academy 2026. He described the forum as the first high-level international academic event of its kind to be held at Iraqi universities, with wide participation from representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the President of the European–Asian Universities Union (EURAS), as well as a distinguished group of university presidents, academic figures, and decision-makers He explained that the selection of the University of Al-Mustaqbal from among more than 150 member universities of the EURAS Union to host this international event reflects its academic standing and institutional credibility, as well as the tangible progress it has achieved in the quality of education, scientific research, internationalization of education, and the development of international academic partnerships The ceremony also featured the screening of a documentary film showcasing the University of Al-Mustaqbal’s developmental journey and academic achievements, in addition to a special film on the activities of EURAS Academy highlighting the forum’s key milestones and broad international participation The event further included the honoring of several committees and academic, administrative, and technical staff in celebration of the advanced rankings achieved by a number of the University’s academic departments within the Iraqi classification system, in recognition of their distinguished efforts and effective contributions to enhancing institutional performance and academic standards The ceremony concluded with an emphasis that these achievements represent a new step toward consolidating the University of Al-Mustaqbal’s position as an active academic institution representing Iraq in international scientific forums and contributing to the promotion of academic diplomacy and the establishment of knowledge-based partnerships founded on innovation, in line with the aspirations and future outlook of Iraqi higher education