In line with the University of Al-Mustaqbal’s commitment to strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and productive sectors, the Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries at the College of Engineering held the first meeting of the Industrial Advisory Council for the academic year 2026–2027, with the participation of a distinguished group of experts and specialists from the petroleum sector. The meeting was attended by the Dean of the College of Engineering, Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Shakir Majid, and supervised by the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries and Chairman of the Advisory Council, Assistant Professor Dr. Alaa Dhari Jawad. The meeting addressed several important topics aimed at developing academic programs and strengthening their alignment with labor market requirements. The main topics included reviewing the academic program and learning outcomes, enhancing practical training opportunities for students, and aligning graduates’ academic and professional skills with the needs of the petroleum sector. Discussions also covered opportunities for joint cooperation and organizing specialized workshops delivered by council members to share their practical and professional expertise with students. The meeting also included a field tour of the department’s scientific laboratories to review their capabilities and equipment and assess their contribution to supporting the practical and training components of the educational process. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Dean of the College of Engineering expressed his appreciation for the efforts and active participation of the council members and directed that certificates of appreciation be presented to them in recognition of their scientific and professional contributions and their role in supporting the development of academic programs and strengthening cooperation between the university and industrial institutions. This initiative reflects the University of Al-Mustaqbal’s commitment to building effective partnerships with industrial institutions and benefiting from professional expertise to advance engineering education and prepare graduates equipped with the skills and competencies required by the labor market. University of Al-Mustaqbal – The No. 1 University in Iraq