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Al-Mustaqbal University hosted the National Conference on the Digital Transformation and Automation Project spearheaded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and brought together a wide array of participants including presidents of public and private universities, vice-presidents, deans, faculty members, and students. Representing the Minister, Dr. Haider Abdul Dhahad, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, delivered the opening remarks. He emphasized that digital transformation is now a national and strategic necessity to keep pace with global advancements in education, administration, and technology. Dr. Abdul Dhahad highlighted the project’s potential to enhance institutional, administrative, academic, and student performance by streamlining processes, saving time and effort, and promoting transparency and service quality. He also stressed the critical role universities play in the success of this national initiative, noting that higher education institutions are drivers of knowledge production and development, and are uniquely positioned to harness technology for resource management and institutional excellence. In his remarks on behalf of Al-Mustaqbal University, Dr. Mudhafar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Academic and Scientific Supervision, welcomed attendees and conveyed the greetings of the University President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi. He expressed the university’s pride in hosting such a significant event that highlights a pivotal area in the development of higher education in Iraq. Dr. Al-Zuhairi noted that digital transformation is not merely a technical process, but a paradigm shift in the university’s operational philosophy. It aims to establish a smart system capable of adapting to global changes, improving efficiency, and fostering effective communication among students, researchers, and faculty. He further explained that digital transformation is a key gateway to good governance, enhanced educational quality, and internationalization. He added that Al-Mustaqbal University strongly believes in the importance of this transformation and has already launched several digital initiatives across administrative, academic, and service sectors. The university continues to upgrade its digital infrastructure and expand its strategic partnerships in alignment with the demands of the coming era. The conference featured a detailed presentation by Dr. Amir Thuwaini, Director of the IT Department at the Ministry, who outlined the project’s components, implementation phases, and the key challenges and opportunities it presents. One of the conference highlights was the distribution of unified electronic university ID cards to a number of Al-Mustaqbal University students. This initiative, a direct outcome of the national digital transformation project, was launched in a live demonstration by the Deputy Minister, showcasing electronic charging, purchasing, and payment capabilities—an initiative warmly welcomed by attendees. The conference concluded with expressions of appreciation for Al-Mustaqbal University’s excellent hospitality and organization. Participants affirmed that the conference marks a significant milestone in the advancement of smart universities and the broader development of Iraqi higher education, and called for sustained efforts to expand digital transformation across all university operations nationwide. At the conclusion of the conference, attendees expressed their appreciation to Al-Mustaqbal University for its warm hospitality and excellent organization. They affirmed that the event represents a significant step in the ongoing development of higher education in Iraq and the realization of smart universities. The participants also called for continued efforts to expand the scope of digital transformation to encompass all aspects of university operations across the country.