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Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and under the supervision of the President of AL-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, the third edition of the International AL-Mustaqbal Sustainability Week 2025 was officially launched this morning at Future University. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of a large number of distinguished local and international academic and official figures. The first day of the festival featured the inauguration of the First International Conference on Modern Technologies and Their Applications in Sustainable Education, in addition to the opening of several scientific exhibitions. These exhibitions showcased promising initiatives by students, researchers, faculty members, and academic departments, all aimed at supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event was attended by several prominent guests, including the representative of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, President of the University of Babylon, Prof. Dr. Ameen Al-Yasiri; the Governor of Babylon, Mr. Adnan Fayhan Al-Dulaimi; the Head of Babylon Provincial Council, Mr. Asaad Al-Muslawi; and the President of Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey, Prof. Dr. Kenan Ahmet. The audience also included university presidents, deans, government officials, faculty members, and researchers. In his speech, Babylon Governor Mr. Adnan Fayhan Al-Dulaimi praised the achievements of AL-Mustaqbal University and its innovative community-driven initiatives that contribute to quality education. Prof. Dr. Ameen Al-Yasiri conveyed the Minister’s greetings and best wishes to the university leadership and community, wishing continued success for both the festival and the conference. Representing the university president, Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, delivered the conference’s opening address. He highlighted the significance of this year’s edition, which coincides with the 15th anniversary of the founding of Al-Mustaqbal College and the first anniversary of its transformation into AL-Mustaqbal University. He reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to turning its slogan, “Towards a Sustainable University,” into a tangible reality. Dr. Al-Zuhairi emphasized the vital role of artificial intelligence in the digital transformation across various sectors, especially education. He noted that the university established its AI Center last year, a move that strengthened its standing among leading academic institutions in this field. He also pointed out the university’s commitment to integrating sustainability concepts into curricula and supporting research aligned with the SDGs—particularly since over 65% of its research output is now linked to sustainability topics. The opening session also included two panel discussions. The first focused on global experiences in sustainable education and featured the delegation from Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, moderated by Prof. Dr. Tareq Jawad, Director of the Department of Scientific Affairs. The second session explored the role of universities in achieving SDG 4: Quality Education, and included contributions from Prof. Dr. Faten Al-Qazzaz, Scientific Assistant to the President of Al-Mustansiriya University; Ms. Nahida Ahmed Abduljabbar, Human Development Expert; and directors of the Education Policy Department at the Ministry of Planning. The session was moderated by Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, who also presented success stories and initiatives led by Future University in support of SDG 4. The festival’s opening ceremony featured a touching performance of the national anthem in sign language, presented by the Iraqi Association for Disability and Development (IADD), symbolizing the university’s strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.