As part of Al Mustaqbal University’s efforts to strengthen its international academic presence and expand its network of relations with global educational and research institutions, Prof. Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al Mustaqbal University, held a series of bilateral meetings with prominent university leaders, academics, and international representatives on the sidelines of the UNIMED General Assembly 2026, hosted by the University of Barcelona, Spain. The meetings included Prof. Joan Guàrdia Olmos, President of the University of Barcelona; Mr. Marcello Scalisi, Director of the Union of Mediterranean Universities (UNIMED); Dr. Kherieh Rassas, President of UNIMED; Prof. Hmaid Ben Aziza, Secretary-General of the Union; and Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Aydın University. The meetings also involved representatives of the European Commission, the European Training Foundation (ETF), and the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), in addition to several presidents and representatives of Arab and European universities participating in the General Assembly. The discussions focused on opportunities to develop joint academic and research cooperation, strengthen student and researcher exchange programmes, and facilitate the exchange of scientific expertise and experiences. They also explored prospects for establishing strategic partnerships with international universities and institutions, contributing to the advancement of education and research and broadening the scope of scientific collaboration. These meetings reflect Al Mustaqbal University’s commitment to strengthening its engagement with global academic institutions and enhancing its participation in international forums. This approach supports the University’s ongoing efforts to advance higher education and scientific research while consolidating its position within the international academic community. Al Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq