Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a new research accomplishment by ranking first among private universities in Iraq in terms of the number of scientific publications indexed in OpenAlex, reflecting the continuous development of the University’s research system and the growing strength of its academic and research presence at both national and international levels. OpenAlex is one of the world’s leading open scholarly databases, providing comprehensive data on scientific publications, researchers, academic institutions, and research collaboration networks. It is widely used to analyze scientific output and assess research performance indicators. OpenAlex data also underpin a number of international rankings and systems concerned with research performance assessment, including Webometrics, CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition, Financial Times Research Insights Ranking, and Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, in addition to various tools for analyzing and evaluating scientific research and supporting science-policy development at national and international levels. The latest OpenAlex data indicate that the University of Baghdad continues to lead Iraqi universities in terms of total indexed research output, while Al-Mustaqbal University maintains its position as the leading private university in Iraq in terms of the number of scientific publications indexed in OpenAlex. This achievement reflects the continuous growth of the University’s scientific output and research activity. This accomplishment is the result of the University’s ongoing efforts to support scientific research, encourage faculty members and researchers to publish in reputable scientific journals, strengthen research collaboration, and provide an academic environment that promotes innovation and scientific productivity. This progress reaffirms Al-Mustaqbal University’s strategic commitment to fostering a culture of research, innovation, and academic excellence, strengthening its presence in the Iraqi and international scientific community, and enhancing its position among leading higher education institutions. This achievement adds to the University’s growing record of success in scientific research, quality, and sustainability, and reflects its continued pursuit of academic and research excellence while strengthening its presence in international rankings and research indicators. Al-Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq