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As part of its continuous efforts to strengthen its global academic and research presence, Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, accompanied by Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, conducted an official visit to the United Kingdom. The delegation visited Teesside University, where they were received in the presence of Professor Dr. Qusay Al-Ahmadi, the Iraqi Cultural Attaché. Extensive discussions were held with the President of Teesside University, the Director of International Relations, the Dean of the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, as well as several experts specializing in artificial intelligence and renewable energy. At the beginning of the meeting, Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd delivered a presentation highlighting Al-Mustaqbal University’s national rankings, its leading position in Iraq, its achievements in research excellence, and several proposed research themes suitable for joint collaboration. The presentation emphasized innovation, development, and future-oriented research directions. The attendees praised the presentation, noting that Teesside University is one of the leading institutions in industrial applications and ranks first in the North East of England. The meeting concluded with the signing of a joint cooperation agreement between the two universities, which includes: • Collaboration in developing education and training • Enhancing student competencies • Hosting Al-Mustaqbal University students for summer training programs in the United Kingdom Following the meeting, the delegation toured Teesside University’s advanced laboratories and facilities, including the state-of-the-art Digital Life Building. The tour covered laboratories specializing in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, game design, digital production, visual effects, and imaging technologies—all equipped with cutting-edge systems and tools. The delegation also visited the Net Zero Building, which focuses on climate solutions and environmentally friendly technologies. The tour included laboratories for hydrogen applications, smart energy systems, building and human behavior simulation models, and circular-economy labs for energy and waste. The visit continued with a tour of the industrial zone in Middlesbrough, including the Tees Industrial Complex and the Teeswork Skills Academy, where the delegation explored facilities specializing in petroleum and petrochemical industries, clean-energy conversion, renewable energy from wind and hydrogen, and thermal-recycling technologies. At the conclusion of the visit, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University expressed his gratitude to Professor Dr. Maher Al-Ghurairi and Dr. Dawood Nashwan for accompanying the delegation. He emphasized the importance of launching training programs for academic leaders and organizing summer training opportunities for students, aiming to strengthen collaboration, enhance scientific and research capabilities, support the future of Iraq, and elevate the university’s regional and international standing.