As part of its strategic approach to enhancing its academic and research standing in international rankings, Al-Mustaqbal University participated in the extended training workshop organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in cooperation with the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations and the Association of Arab Universities. The workshop was held from Monday, September 22, 2025, to Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Gilgamesh University – Baghdad. This participation comes within the university’s commitment to keeping pace with developments related to international and regional rankings, particularly the Times Higher Education (THE) and QS Rankings, and to exploring ways of improving research and academic performance indicators that enhance the competitiveness of Iraqi universities regionally and globally. The workshop featured detailed presentations delivered by Tarek Elkhooly, researcher at Delta University for Science and Technology (Egypt) and member of the International Rankings Technical Committee, who addressed the following points: 1-Mechanisms and criteria of QS and Times Higher Education rankings and their branches. 2-The importance of international cooperation and following up on voting communications. 3-The significance of the Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) as a quality research indicator. 4-The necessity of publishing in reputable journals ranked within the top 10% of global citations. A comparative analysis of Iraqi universities’ performance in scientific publications and citations for the period (2020–2024). Case studies of successful international experiences in advancing universities’ positions in global rankings. Al-Mustaqbal University was represented in this workshop by: Prof. Dr. Tariq Jwad – Director of the Scientific Affairs Department. Mr. Ali Zwain – Director of the International Rankings Unit. The university’s delegation emphasized during its participation that such events represent an important opportunity to learn from best international practices in rankings and to strengthen academic partnerships that contribute to consolidating Al-Mustaqbal University’s position as one of the leading universities in Iraq and the region. The active participation of Al-Mustaqbal’s ranking officers in such events reflects the university’s strategic vision of building a modern academic environment founded on rigorous scientific research, while expanding academic and research cooperation with regional and international universities to enhance its presence in global rankings and solidify its standing among leading institutions.

The Rankings Team at the Scientific Affairs Department of Al-Mustaqbal University attended the online workshop organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with the international organization QS on Saturday, 20 September 2025. The workshop highlighted several key points related to the mechanisms for advancing Iraqi universities in global rankings, in addition to showcasing opportunities for participation in the services offered by QS to strengthen the position of Iraqi universities within international academic indicators. Al-Mustaqbal University’s participation comes within the framework of its strategic orientation to enhance its standing in global rankings and align with the Ministry’s plans in this field.

As part of the ongoing preparations for the Al-Mustaqbal Ambassadors Sustainability Camp scheduled for early October this year, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, delivered a distinguished lecture via Zoom, highlighting the importance of this major event and its strategic role in strengthening the University’s mission and community impact. During the lecture, the University President announced the launch of the AI Hackathon for Sustainability, covering a wide range of themes across medical, engineering, administrative, and humanitarian fields, in addition to sports, arts, law, and environmental domains. He emphasized that the competition provides a creative platform to showcase youth talents and harness modern technologies in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. Prof. Majdi also instructed the deans of colleges, academic departments, and administrative units to prepare their contributions to the camp and to follow up on preparations on a regular basis to ensure the success of this landmark event. He stressed the need to actively engage students and young people, as they represent the core element through which the University can deliver its message to society and advance its developmental role. The lecture was co-presented by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, who provided a detailed overview of the camp’s activities and organizational plans. The session was attended by more than one hundred participants, including University Vice-Presidents, deans, department heads, and faculty members—reflecting the institution’s strong commitment to making this youth-centered and academic initiative a resounding success.