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As part of AL-Mustaqbal University’s efforts to build partnerships with reputable global universities and in alignment with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s efforts to internationalize higher education in Iraq, the President of AL-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Magdi, visited Mansoura University in the Arab Republic of Egypt. He was received by the President of Mansoura University, Prof. Dr. Sherif Yousef Khattab. The visit aimed to sign a cooperation protocol between the two institutions, with the goal of supporting scientific and research collaboration. From the Egyptian side, the meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ateya El-Bayoumi, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Tarek Ghalosh, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, and Prof. Dr. Manal Eid, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy. Representing Future University from Iraq were Prof. Dr. Munther Fadhil Hassan, Administrative Assistant to the President, Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadeq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Academic and Scientific Supervision, Mr. Abed Al-Ridha Shaker Magdy, Director of the University Affairs Department, and Prof. Dr. Walaa Louay Ali, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. The President of Mansoura University, Dr. Sherif Khattab, welcomed the AL-Mustaqbal University delegation, noting that Iraqis are among the most ancient peoples of the world, with a rich history, heritage, and distinguished human resources. He emphasized the deep bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the Egyptian and Iraqi peoples. He also highlighted that Mansoura University is keen on implementing the national strategy for higher education and scientific research and Egypt’s Vision 2030 by expanding international partnerships with globally recognized institutions. Egypt aims to become a hub for educational services in the Arab region and the Middle East. Dr. Khattab confirmed that the signing of this protocol with Future University aims to strengthen cooperative frameworks between the two universities in areas of mutual interest. On his part, the President of AL-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Magdi, expressed his happiness with the cooperation agreement with the prestigious Mansoura University, which occupies a prominent position among Egyptian universities. He explained that the protocol aims to solidify collaboration in research and academic fields. In another part of his speech, the President of AL-Mustaqbal University mentioned that it is one of Iraq’s leading multidisciplinary universities, having gained increasing recognition at both regional and global levels. The university has witnessed significant growth and now offers 45 academic programs across 14 faculties in fields such as medicine, engineering, administration, arts, and humanities. Additionally, the university hosts two master's degree programs in Electronic Systems Engineering and Clinical Anatomy in collaboration with the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in a unique partnership that is the first of its kind among Iraqi public and private universities. The university also excels in research activities and has received national institutional accreditation, becoming the first private university in Iraq to do so. It has also been awarded the Iraqi Science Day Award for Distinguished University for two consecutive years, granted by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The meeting included a documentary presentation showcasing the history of both universities. At the end of the signing ceremony, commemorative shields were exchanged between the two sides, and photographs were taken. It is worth mentioning that the delegation from AL-Mustaqbal University also undertook a tour of Mansoura University, including visits to the Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, the Kidney and Urology Center, the Oncology Center, and the Heart and Chest Surgery Center. #جامعة_المستقبل #الاولى_في_العراق_IRU #تميز_بإختيارك