Al-Mustaqbal University, represented by the College of Health and Medical Technologies, hosted the First International Symposium on Optical Technologies on Saturday, November 7, 2026, under the theme "Today's Technologies… Tomorrow's Vision", under the patronage of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, with the participation of distinguished experts and academics from Iran, Türkiye, and Palestine. The symposium was attended by several academic leaders and featured four international speakers who delivered scientific lectures addressing the latest developments in optical technologies and their medical and diagnostic applications, particularly eye examinations and modern medical technologies. The event also provided a scientific platform for exchanging expertise and knowledge among researchers and specialists, discussing recent scientific advancements, and exploring opportunities for academic and research collaboration with international scientific and medical institutions. This symposium reflects Al-Mustaqbal University's commitment to supporting scientific research, strengthening international academic partnerships, and advancing health and medical specializations in line with the latest scientific and technological developments. Al-Mustaqbal University… The First University in Iraq