Al-Mustaqbal University has announced a new global academic achievement in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, ranking first among all public and private Iraqi universities and securing a position within the 201–300 global category, further reinforcing its leadership and academic excellence. In addition, the university achieved an impressive =51st place globally in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), reflecting its outstanding efforts in promoting innovation, scientific research, sustainability, and community engagement in accordance with international standards. This achievement is the result of the university’s ambitious vision and well-established strategy, which focus on quality education, research excellence, and meaningful societal impact, strengthening its presence among leading higher education institutions worldwide. Al-Mustaqbal University extends its congratulations to its faculty members, staff, and students on this distinguished accomplishment and reaffirms its commitment to continuing the journey of excellence, innovation, and global competitiveness while contributing to raising Iraq’s profile in the international academic community. This achievement reflects the university’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). AL_mustaqbal University is the first university in Iraq