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Al mustaqbal University Ranks First Among Private Universities and Colleges in Iraq in the Webometrics Ranking The President of Al mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Magdy, announced that Al mustaqbal University has achieved first place among private universities and colleges in Iraq in the Spanish Webometrics ranking. The university ranked 15th nationally out of 115 participating Iraqi universities. Additionally, the university secured the 3,219th position globally among 25,000 participating universities, reflecting its success in meeting international standards. In this regard, Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abdul, Director of Information Technology and Dean of the College of Engineering, highlighted the university’s remarkable progress in leadership, competition, development, and excellence. The Webometrics ranking (also known as Webmatrix) is based on a set of global criteria used to evaluate universities and academic institutions. It measures the presence and impact of these institutions' websites on the internet. The key criteria include: Visibility: This criterion reflects the university’s reputation and efficiency in the field of education. Transparency: It measures the number of scientific and research documents available online, such as published papers, articles, and theses, indicating the institution’s level of academic output. Scholar (Rich Files): This focuses on the number of significant academic files (such as journal articles and theses) hosted on the university’s website and frequently cited in global research. It measures the impact of the university’s research output. These criteria are combined to provide a comprehensive assessment of an institution’s position in the digital space. Universities strive to improve their performance in each of these areas to enhance their global ranking. This achievement is a testament to the university’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its reputation both locally and internationally. It reflects the continuous dedication of faculty members and students in their pursuit of academic and research excellence. On this occasion, we extend our congratulations to all faculty members and students for this remarkable accomplishment and look forward to even greater success in the future.