Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, participated as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Times Higher Education Arab Universities Summit, held in Ben Guerir, Kingdom of Morocco, from 3–5 November 2026. This prestigious international event is organized by Times Higher Education (THE) in partnership with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) under the theme: “Collaboration and Progress: Advancing Excellence in Arab Higher Education.” The selection of Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi as a keynote speaker at this distinguished regional and international forum reflects the academic recognition of Al-Mustaqbal University’s remarkable rise and growing prominence in global university rankings. It also highlights the University’s leadership in the fields of sustainability, digital transformation, and the advancement of scientific research and technological innovation. At the summit, the University President joins a distinguished group of higher education leaders, university presidents, and international experts, including Dr. Rima Matar, Vice President of the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). Participants are engaging in discussions on strategies to enhance the quality of higher education, strengthen cross-border academic partnerships, and address the opportunities and challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to ensure the global competitiveness of Arab higher education institutions. Al-Mustaqbal University … The First Private University in Iraq