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In line with the directives of Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of AL-Mustaqbal University, and in harmony with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s strategy to strengthen academic collaboration among Iraqi universities, AL-Mustaqbal University received a high-level delegation from Al-Hadbaa University in Mosul. The visit aimed to foster academic and cultural cooperation between the two institutions. The delegation from Al-Hadbaa University was headed by Prof. Dr. Badi Ali Ahmed, President of the University, accompanied by Dr. Riyadh Abdullah Al-Taie, Vice President for Scientific Affairs; Dr. Fares Al-Abaychi, Dean of the College of Pharmacy; Dr. Hamid Jandari, Dean of the College of Nursing; and Mr. Ahmed Al-Shukrji, Director of Media. During the meeting—attended by Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi and several senior university officials—the two sides engaged in extensive discussions on avenues for collaboration, including scientific research, exchange of expertise, curriculum development, joint supervision of graduate students, and sharing successful experiences in sustainable development. They also explored expanding academic and administrative training and development opportunities. In his welcoming remarks, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi expressed his delight at the visit, affirming that academic partnerships among Iraqi universities are a strategic step toward enhancing higher education quality through knowledge exchange and the establishment of robust institutional networks. For his part, Prof. Dr. Badi Ali Ahmed voiced his pride in establishing this partnership, praising the notable advancements he observed at AL-Mustaqbal University in terms of academic performance, infrastructure, and the high caliber of faculty. He noted that AL-Mustaqbal University is now considered one of Iraq’s most prominent private universities and is earning recognition alongside public institutions. The visit culminated in the signing of a scientific and cultural Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities. The MoU outlines cooperation in scientific research, organization of academic conferences, student and faculty exchanges, and joint participation in innovation projects related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly in areas such as capacity building, curriculum modernization, and student summer training. The delegation also attended part of the Future Forum for Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector, held as part of the 3rd International AL-Mustaqbal Sustainability Week 2025, where they were introduced to a range of initiatives and projects fostering synergy between academia, society, and the economy. The visit concluded with a field tour of AL-Mustaqbal University’s medical colleges, including the Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing, where the delegation observed the modern infrastructure, state-of-the-art laboratories, and immersive practical learning environments that the university offers its students. This visit reflects AL-Mustaqbal University’s ongoing efforts to expand its academic network and promote knowledge integration across Iraqi universities, in alignment with national aspirations for high-quality, sustainable higher education.