On the sidelines of his participation in the proceedings of the UNIMED General Assembly 2026, held at the University of Barcelona in Spain, Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, held a series of bilateral meetings with prominent academics, university leaders, and representatives of European and international institutions to explore opportunities for cooperation and strengthen academic relations. The meetings included Professor Joan Guàrdia Olmos, President of the University of Barcelona; Mr. Marcello Scalisi, Director of the Union of Mediterranean Universities (UNIMED); Dr. Kherieh Rassas, President of UNIMED; Professor Hmaid Ben Aziza, Secretary-General of the Union; and Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Aydın University. The University President also met with Ms. Katerina Wolfova, Head of the Middle East, North Africa and Gulf Unit at the European Commission; Mr. Massimo Gaudina, Special Adviser at the European Training Foundation (ETF); and Mr. Roger Albinyana, Director of the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed). The meetings also brought together several university presidents and representatives of academic institutions from Arab and European countries, including Italy, Spain, and Lebanon. The discussions focused on expanding academic and research cooperation, strengthening the exchange of scientific expertise, developing academic mobility programmes for students and researchers, and exploring opportunities to establish institutional partnerships and joint scientific projects with international universities and organizations. These meetings reflect Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to expanding its international academic network and strengthening its presence at global scientific forums. They also support the University’s efforts to enhance the quality of higher education and scientific research while creating new opportunities for students and academic staff to benefit from international expertise and experience. Al-Mustaqbal University — The Number One University in Iraq.