Al-Mustaqbal University, under the patronage of its President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, strengthened pathways for the professional empowerment of Iraqi women by organizing a national forum entitled “Empowering Iraqi Women in the Labour Market and Employment”, under the slogan “From University to the Labour Market: How Can We Create Greater Opportunities for Iraqi Women?” The forum brought together government and academic figures, representatives of the National Team for Iraqi Women, university graduates, and representatives of relevant institutions to discuss mechanisms for expanding women’s employment opportunities and enhancing their participation in professional and productive sectors. The forum was attended by Dr. Alaa Talabani, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Iraqi Women’s Affairs; Ms. Dhifaf Al-Jarrah, General Coordinator of the National Team for Iraqi Women; and several members of the team, alongside representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals / General Directorate for Industrial Development, as well as a distinguished group of academics and those interested in women’s issues and the labour market. The forum commenced with a speech on behalf of the University Presidency, delivered by Professor Dr. Mudhafar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, on behalf of the University President. He emphasized the important role of universities in preparing and qualifying women in accordance with labour market requirements, strengthening cooperation with government institutions and productive sectors, and providing graduates with genuine professional opportunities. He also highlighted the university’s key initiatives in this field. For her part, Dr. Alaa Talabani emphasized the importance of expanding Iraqi women’s participation in the labour market and supporting their presence across various professional and productive fields, thereby strengthening their contribution to economic and social development. The forum included a panel discussion entitled “Women’s Role in the Labour Market: Opportunities and Challenges,” moderated by Professor Dr. Iman Abdul Aziz, Director of the University’s Rehabilitation, Employment and Follow-up Division, and chaired by Dr. Alaa Talabani. The session featured the participation of Engineer Huda Qasim Khazal, member of the National Team for Iraqi Women and representative of the General Directorate for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals; Ms. Pardis Hassan Al-Issawi, Coordinator of the National Team for Iraqi Women in Babil Governorate; and Ms. Taghreed Hadi Deikan, member of the National Team for Iraqi Women. The discussion addressed the key challenges facing Iraqi women in the labour market, ways to align university educational outcomes with employment requirements, and the importance of strengthening partnerships between universities, government institutions, and the productive sector to provide graduates with broader opportunities to enter professional life. The forum concluded with a set of recommendations aimed at developing employment opportunities, enhancing coordination between academic institutions and relevant authorities, and supporting initiatives that promote women’s economic and professional empowerment. The event was followed by the honoring of participants and guests in recognition of their contributions and active participation. This forum reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to strengthening professional qualification, aligning educational outcomes with labour market requirements, and supporting Iraqi women’s participation in development, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality, and Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. AL_mustaqbal University is the first university in Iraq