Al Mustaqbal University welcomed the new academic year 2026–2027 with a new academic beginning, as students returned to their classrooms and resumed their academic journey across the university’s various colleges and departments, in an educational environment that reflects the university’s aspirations to continue its path of excellence and development. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al Mustaqbal University, addressed the university’s students, emphasizing that the beginning of the new academic year represents a continuation of the university’s ongoing journey of success in educational quality, academic accreditation, institutional development, and international rankings. The University President highlighted the importance of students continuing their academic journey with dedication and commitment, particularly during advanced stages of study, which require further development of academic knowledge, practical and research skills, as well as serious preparation for assessment examinations and the requirements of the labor market. He also affirmed the commitment of the University Presidency, colleges, and deanships to providing an integrated educational, research, and technological environment that enables students to benefit from laboratories, academic initiatives, and available educational resources, contributing to the development of their scientific and practical capabilities in line with future requirements. Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi called on students to continue their efforts and represent their university in a distinguished manner, serving as proud ambassadors of Al Mustaqbal University, while also supporting and assisting new students as they begin their university journey. On this occasion, the Department of Anesthesia Techniques at the College of Health and Medical Technologies, Al Mustaqbal University, extends its congratulations to all students on the beginning of the new academic year, wishing them an academic year filled with learning, achievement, and excellence, and continued progress toward a distinguished professional future. Al Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq