Administrative Divisions College of Technical Engineering
Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hasan Shaker Majdi, Al-Mustaqbal University organized a specialized online workshop entitled “The Learning Journey with Gemini Pro – Artificial Intelligence in the Service of Quality Education.” The workshop was presented by Lecturer Dr. Musaddiq Maher Abdul-Zahra, Director of the AI Incubator at the University. It targeted the teaching staff as well as all technical and administrative employees, reflecting the University's ongoing commitment to developing staff skills and enabling them to keep pace with digital transformation and effectively utilize AI technologies in supporting both educational and administrative processes. The workshop covered five main stages in the Gemini Pro learning journey, as follows: Chapter One: Gemini Fundamentals Participants were introduced to the capabilities of Gemini Pro and its role in supporting education and academic content creation, in addition to the basic tools needed to interact with it. Chapter Two: Interaction and Understanding Dr. Musaddiq provided a step-by-step explanation of how to interact with Gemini Pro and how to improve prompt formulation to obtain accurate and effective results. Chapter Three: Practical Applications The practical segment included creating diagrams, summaries, and educational examples, as well as transforming ideas into executable tasks for both classroom and administrative use. Chapter Four: Customization and Integration The workshop presented Gems tools that help create customized models tailored to the needs of academic courses and administrative tasks. Chapter Five: Success Stories The workshop concluded with local and global success stories showcasing the effective use of Gemini Pro, along with new ideas to enhance educational quality and improve university performance. This workshop comes as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to support Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, by developing the capacities of its staff and enabling them to adopt innovative, modern educational and administrative approaches based on digital transformation. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading university among private universities in Iraq.
In accordance with the directives of the Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies at Al-Mustaqbal University, the college organized a specialized training workshop based on the recommendations of the committee responsible for developing the capabilities of the teaching staff, under the title: “The AI Tool NotebookLM Powered by Gemini” The workshop was presented by Asst. Lecturer Ali Adnan Abdulkadhim from the Department of Computer Engineering Technologies. The session included an explanation of how the tool operates, ways to utilize it in organizing digital content, analyzing sources, and enhancing the teaching staff’s ability to integrate artificial intelligence into the educational process. The workshop aimed to develop the staff’s skills in using modern smart technologies and to support the digital transformation efforts within the college, in line with the requirements of contemporary university education. This activity comes as part of the college’s efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by enhancing the competencies of academic staff and enabling them to use advanced AI tools. At the conclusion of the workshop, the Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, Asst. Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, emphasized the importance of continuing to hold specialized workshops and training programs due to their crucial role in advancing the skills of both teaching staff and employees. He also stressed that the college continues its project of developing scientific laboratories and equipping them with the latest digital technologies to enhance the educational environment and support the capabilities of students and researchers. Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq
Under the patronage of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and with the follow-up of the Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, Asst. Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, an online scientific workshop entitled “Literature Review Platforms” was held. The workshop was presented by Dr. Mayas Mohammed Mahdi, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering Technologies, as part of Al-Mustaqbal University’s vision toward becoming a Smart University. The workshop highlighted the most prominent platforms used for reviewing scientific literature and developing the theoretical framework of theses and research papers. It also emphasized the role of artificial intelligence technologies in enhancing research processes, summarization, and reducing the time and effort required by researchers. The workshop further reviewed search mechanisms across reputable global platforms that provide results supported by authentic sources, ensuring higher quality and greater accuracy in analysis and presentation. The presentation covered the use of advanced platforms that allow researchers to: Search extensive databases containing hundreds of millions of research papers Analyze and review titles and abstracts using artificial intelligence Extract essential data from tables and textual content within research papers Generate preliminary reports supported by accurate citations from original sources Sustainable Development Goal Applied: Goal 4 – Quality Education, through supporting scientific research skills and enhancing the capabilities of students and researchers. The workshop was attended by the staff of the College of Engineering Technologies and other interested participants, who were encouraged to explore these platforms and consider applying them in research projects at the university. Objective: To empower researchers with modern and effective research tools that support academic work through the reliable and organized use of artificial intelligence. Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq
Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, Asst. Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, and under the supervision of the Head of the Quality Assurance and Academic Performance Division, Dr. Zahraa Hashim Kareem, the members of the Quality Assurance and Academic Performance Division delivered an awareness workshop for the students of the Department of Electrical Technology Engineering entitled: “Engineering Technical Academic Accreditation Standards and the Importance of Their Application in the Academic Program.” The workshop included a simplified explanation for students on: The concept of engineering technical academic accreditation. The requirements and standards of accreditation specific to the program. The role of the student in achieving quality and enhancing academic performance. The importance of documentation, discipline, and adherence to standards inside laboratories and classrooms. The division members also presented practical examples and awareness methods to illustrate how these standards reflect on the quality of education and the future of graduates in the labor market. The workshop witnessed wide interaction from the students and numerous questions and inquiries. This workshop, held under the patronage and direct guidance of the Dean, comes as part of the college’s efforts to enhance the culture of quality and support ongoing preparations to obtain engineering technical academic accreditation. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, through improving the quality of academic programs and providing an advanced learning environment that elevates student performance. Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq
Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, and under the supervision of the Head of the Quality Assurance and Academic Performance Division, Asst. Prof. Dr. Zahraa Hashim Karim, the Quality Assurance Division organized an online workshop for students of the Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies to introduce them to the technical engineering accreditation standards. This comes as part of the department’s preparation as one of the advanced departments seeking accreditation. The workshop aimed to raise students’ awareness of the importance of technical engineering accreditation by providing a detailed explanation of the accreditation standards and requirements, and how to apply them within the department. It also clarified the students’ role in supporting the department’s efforts by adhering to rules and regulations and improving academic performance. The workshop also addressed documentation procedures and highlighted the key indicators used in evaluation, along with an overview of the preparation stages the department undergoes during the accreditation readiness process. Interactive discussions were held with students, and their inquiries about the upcoming phase were answered. This workshop is part of a series of awareness activities carried out by the Quality Assurance Division to promote a culture of quality and academic accreditation within the college and support departments striving for technical engineering accreditation, thereby enhancing the quality of education and meeting institutional excellence standards. Activity Objective: To raise students’ awareness of technical engineering accreditation standards and enable them to actively support the department’s efforts to obtain academic accreditation, enhancing educational quality and achieving institutional excellence. Related Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 4 – Quality Education (SDG 4) Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq
Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and the supervision of the Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, Assistant Prof. Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abdul, the college today, Saturday, 15/11/2025, at 10:00 AM in the Student Activities Hall, welcomed a group of high school students as part of an initiative aimed at broadening their scientific horizons and introducing them to the latest contemporary technologies, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. Dr. Zahraa Hashim, Head of the Department of AI Engineering Technologies, delivered an extensive lecture covering: The basic concepts of artificial intelligence and its types. How intelligent algorithms work and the process of training AI models. Applications of artificial intelligence in engineering, medicine, education, and industry. Practical examples demonstrating the role of AI in improving quality of life and enhancing work environments. The workshop relied on the content provided in the department’s training brochure, which included: An introductory overview of artificial intelligence and its origins. Key applications in daily life, such as robotics, self-driving cars, and medical diagnostics. A simplified interactive experience to understand AI tools. A tour of the laboratories, including AI labs, robotics, visual effects labs, and the scientific library. Students were also introduced to the free course offered by the Department of AI Engineering Technologies entitled “Introduction to AI Engineering Technologies,” specifically designed for high school seniors (Applied, Biological, and Industrial tracks), with quick registration available via the QR code provided in the brochure. The college emphasized that this workshop is part of a series of programs aimed at supporting students academically and encouraging them to choose future-oriented technical specialties in line with the rapid developments of the digital world, contributing to the preparation of a generation capable of meeting future requirements and shaping it. Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq
Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hasan Shaker Majdi, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abdul, the college hosted today, Saturday, 15/11/2025, at 10:00 AM in the Student Activities Hall, a group of preparatory stage students. The initiative aims to broaden their scientific horizons and introduce them to the latest contemporary technologies, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. The Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Technologies, Dr. Zahraa Hashim, delivered an extensive lecture that included a detailed explanation of: The basic concepts of artificial intelligence and its types. How intelligent algorithms work and the process of training models. Applications of artificial intelligence in engineering, medicine, education, and industry. Practical examples demonstrating the role of AI in improving quality of life and developing work environments. The workshop relied on the content provided in the department’s training brochure, which included: An introductory overview of artificial intelligence and its origins. Its main uses in daily life, such as robotics, self-driving cars, and medical diagnostics. A simplified interactive experience to understand AI tools. A tour of the laboratories, including AI labs, robotics labs, visual effects labs, and the scientific library. Students were also introduced to the free course offered by the Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Technologies titled "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Engineering Technologies", designed for 12th-grade students (Applied – Biological – Industrial branches), with quick registration available via the QR code provided in the brochure. The college emphasized that this workshop is part of a series of programs aimed at supporting students academically and encouraging them to choose future-oriented technical majors, in line with the rapid developments in the digital world, contributing to preparing a generation capable of keeping up with and shaping the future. Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq
On 13/11/2025, the Women’s Affairs Unit of the College of Engineering Technologies participated in the central online workshop organized by the Women’s Affairs Division at the Presidency of Al-Mustaqbal University. The workshop was delivered by Dr. Sahira, Head of the Women’s Affairs Division at the University Presidency, under the patronage of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi. This workshop is part of a series of central workshops directly supervised by the University Vice Presidents and the Presidency, represented by the Scientific and Academic Supervisor, aiming to enhance coordination and unified support for women’s affairs programs across all university entities. The workshop covered multiple topics focusing on empowering women in the university environment by identifying key psychological, academic, and social needs, and developing their academic, personal, and professional skills through training programs, knowledge exchanges, and outcome exhibitions. It also emphasized encouraging women’s participation in scientific, cultural, and social activities, proposing practical projects to develop and implement women’s initiatives according to the University’s strategic plan, in addition to ensuring a supportive and safe university environment fr all. These efforts are part of the University’s commitment to enhancing and empowering the role of women, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. Al-Mustaqbal University, the First in Iraq.