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Concluding their visit to Iraq, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, and his guest, Professor Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of Mansoura University in Egypt, held a series of productive meetings with senior officials at the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The meetings were held under the patronage of His Excellency Minister Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, who delegated his advisor, Professor Dr. Alaa Abdul Hassan, to represent him during the reception. During the meeting, the two university presidents presented a comprehensive overview of the outcomes of the bilateral visits and meetings held between their institutions, aimed at establishing a strategic academic partnership. In addition to Dr. Alaa Abdul Hassan, the delegation was received by several key ministry figures: Professor Dr. Adnan Al-Jumaili, Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs; Professor Dr. Lubna Khamis Mahdi, Director General of the Research and Development Department; and Professor Dr. Fares Mahdi, Director General of the Department of Private University Education. Professor Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater opened the discussions with a brief presentation on Mansoura University, highlighting its esteemed global academic standing and major scientific achievements. He expressed admiration for the academic and administrative development observed at Al-Mustaqbal University and praised its leadership’s serious efforts to offer high-quality education and establish lasting international partnerships. He reaffirmed Mansoura University’s readiness to engage in a strong academic partnership with Al-Mustaqbal University. In turn, Dr. Alaa Abdul Hassan welcomed the Egyptian delegation and conveyed the Minister’s greetings, commending Al-Mustaqbal University’s pioneering role in advancing the “Internationalization of Higher Education in Iraq”—a key initiative led by the Minister to promote global engagement across Iraqi universities. He also confirmed the Ministry’s full support for all collaborative projects resulting from this distinguished partnership. Professor Dr. Adnan Al-Jumaili emphasized the deep historical ties between Iraq and Egypt and expressed the Ministry’s willingness to provide all necessary administrative facilitation to ensure the success of this academic cooperation, in line with the legal and regulatory frameworks of both countries. Professor Dr. Lubna Khamis Mahdi, Director General of the Research and Development Department, underscored the importance of collaboration in joint research projects, conferences, and workshops. She praised Al-Mustaqbal University’s leading experience in hosting postgraduate programs from **Universiti Sains Malaysia Fatima, [5/22/2025 6:05 PM] Professor Dr. Fares Mahdi, Director General of the Department of Private University Education, also praised the visit, considering it a tangible starting point for a fruitful scientific partnership between the two universities. He expressed his readiness to remove any obstacles that might hinder the progress of this collaboration and affirmed that both institutions offer a supportive and conducive academic environment. Professor Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, reviewed the key outcomes of the Egyptian delegation’s visit, which included the signing of several cooperation protocols in advanced academic and scientific fields. He expressed his deep appreciation for the Ministry’s strong support of the university’s initiatives, and extended his heartfelt thanks to the Minister and all ministry officials for their sincere efforts to elevate private higher education in Iraq. The meeting was also attended by Professor Dr. Tarek Mostafa Ghalloush, Vice President of Mansoura University for Scientific Affairs; Dr. Haider Al-Aboudi, Director of the Media and Public Relations Department at the Ministry; and Professor Dr. Muthaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Academic and Scientific Supervision at Al-Mustaqbal University.