Under the Patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, and in recognition of the leading role of academic institutions in promoting sustainability and serving society, Al-Mustaqbal University hosted the activities of the “Fifth Al-Mustaqbal Forum for Sustainable Cities” on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The forum was organized by the Department of Building and Construction Technologies Engineering at the Technical Engineering College, in cooperation with the Iraqi Academics Syndicate / Babylon Branch. The forum commenced with an address on behalf of the University Presidency, delivered by the Director of Academic and Scientific Supervision, Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi. He welcomed the attendees and conveyed the University Presidency’s aspirations for greater engagement between academics and executive institutions in developing practical solutions to pressing urban challenges, particularly the global housing crisis highlighted in the 2026 UN-Habitat Report. The event was attended by the Administrative Assistant, Prof. Dr. Munther Fadhil Al-Dulaimi; Dean of the Technical Engineering College, Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd; and Dean of the College of Engineering, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Shakir Majdi. It also witnessed the participation of official and academic representatives from the Babylon Provincial Government, the Ministry of Electricity, the Investment Commission, the Iraqi Academics Syndicate / Babylon Branch, and the Engineers Syndicate, alongside distinguished professors from the University of Babylon and other universities, as well as a large gathering of researchers and students. The forum’s programme included a focused and interactive workshop entitled “From Outages to Sustainability: A Residential Neighborhood Experience in Iraq with Renewable Energy.” A distinguished group of experts and academics discussed the current state of Iraq’s electricity system, future challenges, and technological solutions, including the establishment of hybrid energy systems and flexible local microgrids powered by solar cells. The workshop also addressed legislative frameworks, green financing and investment models, and their impact on the environment and urban quality of life. At the conclusion of the forum, the speakers, heads and members of the scientific, organizing, and supporting committees were honored in recognition of their outstanding efforts in ensuring the success of the event and developing practical visions and recommendations that contribute to advancing sustainable development in Babylon Governorate and throughout Iraq. Al-Mustaqbal University: First Among Private Universities in Iraq.