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On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the regular virtual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University and Chairman of EURAS. The meeting was attended by distinguished board members, including university presidents and representatives from member institutions, via a closed-circuit television system. Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, participated in the meeting, having been appointed as a board member during the Union’s annual conference in October 2024, held in Istanbul, Turkey. The meeting addressed several key topics, including prospects for collaboration among member universities, as well as discussions on specialized committees and platforms related to research, sustainability, partnerships, and international students. Additionally, the board reviewed the resolutions from the first meeting of the year, held in February, and praised Al-Mustaqbal University’s swift response in implementing these resolutions. The meeting also emphasized the importance of participating in the EURIE 25 Annual Summit, a flagship event for universities within the Union, scheduled to take place in Istanbul from April 9–10, 2025. During his remarks, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi expressed his appreciation to the Union’s leadership, highlighting Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to being an active member through its participation in EURAS initiatives. He affirmed the university’s dedication to launching impactful initiatives that align with the Union’s vision for internationalizing education among member states. Furthermore, he announced plans to propose a series of workshops and scientific forums addressing global and regional challenges, particularly in the fields of energy, climate change, and artificial intelligence. He also emphasized the importance of coordinating with the Union’s administration to host leading academics and experts in these domains. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Majdi noted that Al-Mustaqbal University students’ recent participation in the Union’s international student platform had left a positive impression, fostering cultural exchange, idea-sharing, and exposure to success stories among students from different backgrounds. In response to Prof. Dr. Majdi’s speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of EURAS, expressed his deep appreciation for Al-Mustaqbal University’s pivotal role within the Union. He also referred to his recent meeting with Prof. Dr. Majdi, acknowledging the university’s active and influential contributions to EURAS. It is worth noting that Al-Mustaqbal University will also participate in the “Shaping a New Path for International Education” conference, which will be held alongside the EURIE Summit in Istanbul from April 8–10, 2025. The conference will bring together leading education experts to discuss emerging trends and challenges in higher education. Al-Mustaqbal University’s involvement in this event reflects its commitment to enhancing learning environments, expanding global academic collaborations, and solidifying its position as a forward-thinking institution that embraces innovation and technology. The meeting was also attended by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision; Prof. Dr. Tarek Jawad, Director of the Scientific Affairs Department; and Dr. Samir Badrawi, Director of International Relations at the university’s administration.