Al-Mustaqbal University and Northern Technical University have signed a scientific and academic cooperation agreement to expand institutional partnerships and strengthen collaboration in scientific research, training and knowledge exchange, supporting the quality of higher education and enhancing academic and research performance at both institutions. The agreement was signed during a delegation visit from Al-Mustaqbal University to Northern Technical University. Professor Dr Jasim Fathi Al-Maadhidi, President of Northern Technical University, signed on behalf of his university, while Professor Dr Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, signed on behalf of Al-Mustaqbal University, representing its President, Professor Dr Hassan Shakir Majdi. The visiting delegation also included Professor Dr Tariq Jawad Kadhim, Director of the Scientific Affairs Department. The meeting addressed ways to activate cooperation across several areas of mutual interest, particularly joint scientific research, the organisation of conferences, seminars and workshops, training and capacity-building programmes, the exchange of expertise in international university rankings, and the coordination of joint student activities. The agreement seeks to facilitate the exchange of academic knowledge and expertise, create new opportunities for collaboration among academic and research staff, and contribute to the development of the university environment while supporting innovation and broader participation in scientific and academic events. This partnership reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to building effective institutional relationships with Iraqi universities, strengthening integration among higher education institutions, and advancing collaborative initiatives that contribute to the development of higher education and scientific research and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Al-Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq