Administrative Divisions College of Technical Engineering
In a new step within its digital transformation path, Al-Mustaqbal University continues to develop its technological infrastructure by adopting advanced electronic systems that contribute to organizing academic work and enhancing the efficiency of managing the educational process. The President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, chaired a meeting dedicated to following up on the final stages of launching an integrated digital system for managing the educational process, held on Sunday at the University Presidency Building, in the presence of the Dean of the Engineering Technical College, Asst. Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, along with several officials and concerned staff members at the university presidency. The meeting focused on discussing the mechanisms for implementing the new system, which aims to organize the distribution of teaching assignments, monitor lectures, and manage the teaching load of faculty members, in a way that enhances accuracy in organizing academic work and increases transparency in monitoring teaching performance. The meeting also included a detailed technical presentation on the system’s features and capabilities in supporting digital educational management, in addition to discussing several development proposals presented by the University President and the attendees to ensure efficient implementation and achieve the best results upon its launch. During the meeting, the University President emphasized the importance of continuing to develop electronic systems within the university, praising the efforts made by the Information Technology and Follow-Up Division in completing this system, which represents an important step in the university’s digital transformation journey. It is worth mentioning that Al-Mustaqbal University is working within the Smart University Project to develop an integrated digital system for managing educational and administrative aspects, in line with global developments in higher education and to enhance the quality of academic services. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.
Professor Dr. Hasan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University and member of the Private Education Council, participated in the sixth session of the Private Education Council held on March 4, 2026, at Al-Zahraa University (A) in Karbala, as part of efforts to monitor and develop the private higher education sector in Iraq. The Private Education Council is an organizational and advisory body operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It is responsible for regulating the affairs of private universities and colleges, overseeing their educational and administrative policies, and proposing instructions and guidelines that contribute to improving the quality of higher education and ensuring compliance with academic standards. The session was chaired by Professor Dr. Haider Abdul Dhad, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Scientific Affairs, in the presence of several directors-general, senior ministry staff, and presidents of private universities in Iraq. The session discussed several important issues related to the work of private universities, including admission and registration mechanisms, the establishment of medical colleges, as well as administrative and organizational requirements that contribute to the stability of the educational process and enhance the quality of academic outcomes. Al-Mustaqbal University’s participation in these meetings reflects its commitment to contributing to the development of the private higher education system in Iraq and strengthening cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education to provide an advanced educational environment that meets scientific development requirements and serves the community. Al-Mustaqbal University is the first among private universities in Iraq.
Al-Mustaqbal University organized today, March 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a specialized training course entitled Enhancing Professional Digital Content and News Publishing Mechanisms on the University Website. The event was held in the Conference Hall of the Engineering Building under the patronage of the University President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, with the participation of website administrators and staff responsible for digital content management. The course aimed to strengthen participants’ skills in preparing and drafting news professionally, structuring headlines and body text according to modern media standards, and introducing electronic publishing methods aligned with quality standards and search engine requirements. The training sessions included practical explanations on writing compelling headlines, organizing paragraphs, inserting images with appropriate captions, and properly archiving and categorizing news on the university’s official website to ensure clarity and professionalism in content presentation. This course comes as part of Al-Mustaqbal University’s ongoing efforts to develop its digital and media performance and to elevate the quality of published content in a way that reflects its academic standing and leadership among private universities in Iraq. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.
Under the chairmanship of the Dean of the College of Engineering and Technologies, an expanded meeting was held today at 11:00 a.m., attended by the heads of the scientific units and divisions of the college, in the presence of the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Ameen Mohammed Kitab. During the meeting, the approved work programs and plans were discussed, and the work implemented during the previous period was reviewed. The Deanship emphasized the importance of providing the percentages of project completion, research plan achievement rates, and the progress rate of the engineering programmatic accreditation file, in line with quality requirements and approved academic standards. The meeting also addressed mechanisms for developing the administrative and organizational structure, redistributing tasks to ensure clarity of responsibilities among units and divisions, and preparing an organizational guide for each unit or division that clearly defines duties, authorities, and work procedures, thereby enhancing institutional performance efficiency. The Dean stressed his keenness on the proper handover and management of responsibilities, the necessity of submitting regular monthly reports reflecting the level of achievement and progress in implementing plans, and the importance of teamwork to achieve the college’s strategic goals and strengthen the path toward academic accreditation. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.
Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved a new academic milestone, adding to its record of success at both the local and international levels, following the election of two of its faculty members to the Sectoral Council for the Green Economy and Digital Economy affiliated with UNESCO. This achievement reflects the university’s advanced scientific standing and the high competence of its academic staff. Dr. Silwan Ubaid Waheed, Director of the Energy Research Center, was elected as Rapporteur of the Council, in recognition of his solid research expertise and outstanding contributions in the fields of sustainable energy and the green economy. In addition, Dr. Mohammed Mitham Ubaid, Head of the Scientific Affairs Division, was elected as a member of the Council, owing to his effective academic and administrative experience in supporting scientific research and enhancing digital transformation pathways. This achievement comes with the direct support of the University President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and under the guidance of the Dean of the Technical Engineering College, Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, within the framework of the university leadership’s commitment to empowering scientific competencies and strengthening their presence in international forums. This accomplishment represents an effective contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and Goal 13 (Climate Action), through supporting policies and research related to the green economy and digital transformation. It is worth noting that UNESCO’s Green and Digital Economy Council focuses on developing visions and strategies that support sustainable development, enhancing integration between digital innovation and environmental protection, and building research and institutional capacities of Member States in line with global development priorities. This distinction reaffirms Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to supporting academic and research development pathways and strengthening its international presence in a way that serves society and keeps pace with contemporary global challenges. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.
The Dean of the Technical Engineering College, Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, conducted a field visit to the examination halls to follow up on the progress of the end-of-first-semester examinations for first-year students at the Technical Engineering College. The visit aimed to assess the readiness of the examination halls and ensure the availability of an appropriate environment for students, including adherence to examination regulations, administrative organization, and the provision of necessary requirements to ensure smooth examination procedures. During the tour, the Dean reviewed the student seating arrangements and the procedures followed by the examination committees, emphasizing the importance of complying with the instructions and regulations issued by the University Presidency to ensure fairness and transparency in the examination process. He also praised the efforts of the academic and administrative staff supervising the examinations, affirming the College Deanship’s commitment to providing a stable examination environment that supports students and encourages them to achieve the best academic results. Al-Mustaqbal University is ranked first among private universities in Iraq.
Al-Mustaqbal University continued the activities of the second day of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week, with active participation from the College of Engineering Technology and the attendance of a number of academic figures, faculty members, and students, within the framework of promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the university environment. The event opened with a speech delivered by the Dean of the College of Engineering Technology, Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, in which he emphasized the importance of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week in consolidating the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation, and its role in preparing an aware generation capable of transforming academic knowledge into productive projects that serve society and strengthen the national economy. The event was attended by Professor Dr. Mudhafar Al-Zuhairi, Scientific and Academic Supervisor and Head of the Entrepreneurship Unit, along with the heads of departments of the college, a number of faculty members, and students. Professor Dr. Salwan Obaid Al-Khafaji also delivered a scientific lecture that addressed entrepreneurship and its importance in developing students’ innovative capacities, as well as the mechanisms for transforming creative ideas into implementable entrepreneurial projects. He highlighted the pivotal role of universities in supporting innovation and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset among youth. The activities also witnessed the presentation of a number of entrepreneurial projects by students of the College of Engineering Technology, implemented within the college under the supervision of their instructors. These projects reflected the advanced level of students’ practical and creative skills. An exhibition of projects was inaugurated, featuring various presentations, in addition to organizing scientific competitions for participating students, aiming to enhance the spirit of competition and innovation. At the conclusion of the second day’s activities, participating students and faculty members were honored with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their efforts and active contribution to the success of the week’s events. Commemorative photos were also taken on this occasion. These activities come in line with the vision of Al-Mustaqbal University and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to create a university environment that fosters creativity and innovation, and to strengthen the role of academic institutions in preparing cadres capable of keeping pace with labor market requirements and achieving sustainable development. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by supporting entrepreneurship, encouraging innovation, and preparing students to establish entrepreneurial projects that contribute to sustainable economic development. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.
chaired an expanded meeting for all college staff, held on Tuesday, 3/2/2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Conference Hall within the Engineering Building, to discuss preparations for the start of the second semester for advanced-stage students. The meeting addressed a set of organizational instructions aimed at ensuring the smooth conduct of attendance and the proper organization of theoretical and practical aspects. The Dean emphasized the importance of compensating for the first week of the semester by holding electronic or in-person sessions according to the nature of the courses, with the possibility of utilizing practical lectures as an alternative to theoretical ones when necessary. He also stressed the need to hold special meetings for graduation projects and to develop a clear work plan for the second semester, in coordination with students and supervisors at suitable times, provided that these meetings are recorded in the electronic system for teaching load and lectures. Furthermore, he highlighted the role of course coordinators and heads of departments in organizing schedules to ensure that the next two weeks are dedicated exclusively to the theoretical component for courses that include practical aspects. In the same context, the Dean directed teaching assistants to prepare laboratory experiments and equipment during this period, organize students into groups according to appropriate time schedules that ensure optimal use of laboratories, and display students’ names, group lists, and laboratory occupancy schedules on laboratory notice boards. The meeting also confirmed that practical field visits and scientific trips are to be counted as part of the teaching load for instructors and teaching assistants, provided they are recorded in the electronic system. In addition, scientific and research activities as well as supervision duties are to be considered within the additional hours performed by faculty members and teaching assistants during official working hours. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Dean affirmed the college administration’s commitment to fully documenting all the above instructions and procedures in the electronic system, in accordance with the presentation delivered by the Information Technology Unit, in a manner that contributes to organizing academic work and providing a stable and well-structured educational environment throughout the second semester. Al-Mustaqbal University is the first among private universities in Iraq.