The College of Engineering Technologies at Al-Mustaqbal University, represented by the Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies, organized the Fifth Al-Mustaqbal University Sustainable Cities Forum on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, under the theme "The University in Service of Society." The forum was held under the patronage of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, in cooperation with the Iraqi Academics Syndicate – Babylon Branch, aiming to promote urban sustainability and develop innovative engineering solutions to environmental and energy challenges. During his speech, Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision and representative of the University Presidency, emphasized the importance of utilizing academic and research expertise to provide practical solutions to urban challenges, focusing on the sustainability of the housing and energy sectors and strengthening the role of universities in community service and sustainable development. The forum was attended by Mr. Alaa Al-Araji, First Deputy Governor of Babylon, the Director of Urban Planning in the governorate, and several officials and representatives of government departments and local institutions. Their participation highlighted the importance of cooperation between academic institutions and executive authorities in supporting sustainable city development projects. The forum featured a specialized workshop entitled "From Power Outages to Sustainability: A Residential Neighborhood's Experience with Renewable Energy in Iraq." The workshop addressed hybrid energy systems, solar microgrids, and green investment opportunities, with contributions from distinguished experts and specialists, including Dr. Ahmed Turki Jiyad, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Electricity; Dr. Hilal Abdul Hussein Al-Hilali from the College of Engineering at the University of Babylon; Dr. Haider Abdul Hussein Al-Jubouri, Consultant and Expert in Industrial Project Management; Dr. Salwan Obaid, Director of the Energy Research Center; and Consulting Engineer Zaman Ali Mousa, President of the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate. The forum concluded with several recommendations focusing on strengthening cooperation among universities, government institutions, and the engineering sector, developing practical solutions to enhance energy security, expanding the use of renewable energy sources, and promoting sustainable urban development to improve the quality of life in Babylon Governorate and throughout Iraq. The organization of this forum reflects Al-Mustaqbal University's ongoing efforts to support applied scientific research, strengthen community partnerships, and contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). #AlMustaqbal_University_Ranks_First_Among_Private_Universities_in_Iraq