As part of its continuous efforts to enhance the efficiency of its academic and administrative staff, Al-Mustaqbal University launched three specialized courses aimed at developing skills in various fields, including: 1. Quality and Academic Accreditation 2. Examination Committee Management 3. Scientific Research Skills These training programs were implemented under the direct supervision of: • Professor Dr. Munther Fadel, Assistant President of the University for Administrative Affairs • Professor Dr. Abbas Al-Bawi, Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs • Assistant Professor Dr. Reda Abdel-Ati Al-Fishawy, Director of the Continuing Education Center The courses were presented by a group of specialized trainers in these fields, and participants are granted certificates accredited by the Continuing Education Center at the university. This initiative comes within the vision of Al-Mustaqbal University to enhance institutional performance and support innovation and excellence in academic and administrative work.

Under the patronage of Professor Hassan Shaker Magdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Center for Continuing Education organized a distinguished cultural symposium entitled: "Baghdad, Capital of Arab Tourism 2025: A Renewed History." This symposium was held in cooperation with the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Fine Arts, and was attended by a select group of academics and those interested in cultural and tourism affairs. At the beginning of the symposium, Assistant Professor Dr. Reda Abdel-Ati Al-Fishawi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education, emphasized the importance of this occasion in strengthening Baghdad's cultural role. He pointed out that the center seeks, through this event, to highlight the capital's tourism and cultural assets and highlight its rich heritage, which merits this prestigious title based on strict criteria set by the Arab Tourism Organization. This reflects the Iraqi capital's worthiness of this prestigious title. The lecture was delivered by: Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Attia Al-Saadi, Assistant Dean of the College of Fine Arts Dr. Fawzia Mahdi Al-Maliki, Head of the Department of Archaeology, College of Arts and Humanities The lecture covered the following topics: Baghdad in the Eyes of Poets: A review of the image of Baghdad in Arabic poetry throughout the ages, and how it was a beacon of creativity and a center of civilization. The Baghdad School of Islamic Painting: A reading of Baghdad's contributions during the Golden Age of Islamic Arts, and its pioneering role in shaping the features of Islamic art. The symposium also included an artistic display of a collection of Baghdadi paintings, which depicted daily life, heritage symbols, and the charm of Baghdad throughout its various historical eras. Cultural Tourism in Baghdad: Archaeological Sites and Museums as Windows into History. The Role of Academic Institutions in Promoting Sustainable Tourism. Baghdad in Cinema and Music: How the Capital Was Narrated Visually and Audibly Cultural Security and Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Face of Challenges

Increasing student turnout for the national exam at the Continuing Education Center/Al-Mustaqbal University as the deadline for graduate studies approaches The Continuing Education Center at Al-Mustaqbal is witnessing an increasing number of students wishing to take the national exam, coinciding with the approaching deadline for graduate studies. This activity is taking place amidst a distinguished organizational atmosphere and the direct supervision of the Center Director, Assistant Professor Dr. Reda Abdel-Ati El-Fishawy. This turnout comes as students strive to fulfill admission requirements for graduate programs. Passing the national exam is a prerequisite for admission to many academic disciplines. The Center continues to receive students daily according to an organized schedule, ensuring accuracy in performance and adherence to the academic standards approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. A number of students expressed their gratitude to the Center's management for the excellent organization and cooperation, emphasizing that the exam took place at the Center smoothly and accurately, reflecting the level of effort exerted by its administrators. It is expected that the influx of students will continue over the next few days, before the deadline for graduate studies closes, reflecting their awareness of the importance of the national exam in their academic careers.