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Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the supervision of Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of AL-Mustaqbal University, the university celebrated World Intellectual Property Day with a distinguished academic event. The ceremony was attended by representatives from ministries, public and private sector institutions, and a wide selection of inventors and innovators — with over forty prominent figures — in addition to a gathering of the university’s professors and researchers. The celebration commenced with an opening speech delivered by Professor Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, on behalf of the university presidency. In his address, Dr. Al-Zuheiri welcomed the attendees and emphasized that the protection of intellectual property has become a cornerstone in safeguarding the rights of researchers and institutions, supporting sustainable development, and building a strong knowledge-based economy. During his speech, Dr. Al- Zuhairy, announced the launch of the “AL-Mustaqbal University Intellectual Property Policy Document,” a pioneering step among Iraqi universities aimed at fostering an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation while protecting the rights of the university’s students, researchers, and faculty members. The event featured several notable activities, including a documentary film highlighting AL-Mustaqbal University’s journey and achievements, and an in-depth presentation of the newly launched Intellectual Property Policy, delivered by Dr. Samir Ibrahim Badrawi, Director of Cultural Relations at the university presidency. Additionally, the program included a presentation from the Ministry of Agriculture, delivered by Professor Dr. Mahdi Dhafir Al-Qaisi, Advisor to the Ministry and representative of the National Committee for the Registration, Protection, and Accreditation of Agricultural Varieties. Another key contribution came from the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, with Mr. Ahmed Magdy Khalil, Director of the Administration Department at the Directorate of Trademark and Geographical Data Registration, presenting a dedicated working paper. The Iraqi Association of Inventors and Innovators also played an active role in the event, represented by the Association’s President, Consulting Engineer Ms. Theresa Jassim Reda, who presented a working paper showcasing the association’s major activities. The ceremony concluded with the reading of recommendations, the distribution of certificates of appreciation to participants and supporters, and the opening of a special exhibition and bazaar dedicated to intellectual property, where models of patents and innovative projects were showcased. It is worth noting that throughout the celebration, AL-Mustaqbal University reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and to encouraging students and researchers to produce knowledge that serves both society and the national economy.