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The Engineering Technical College at Al-Mustaqbal University held an in-person scientific seminar in celebration of Iraqi Women’s Day on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM, in the Student Activities Hall within the Engineering Building. The seminar was organized by the Women’s Affairs Unit at the college under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Ahd Hameed Jaaz, in cooperation with the Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies, and attended by a number of faculty members, staff, and students. The event was sponsored by the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and followed up by the Dean of the Engineering Technical College, Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, as part of the university’s commitment to supporting women’s roles and enhancing their presence in scientific and engineering fields, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 4 (Quality Education). The seminar included a scientific lecture titled “The Role of Women in Earth Development, Civil Engineering, and Interior Design to Become Leaders in Design and Organization,” delivered by Lecturer Dr. Zainab Hussein Ali from Al-Musayyib Technical College and Lecturer Dr. Alaa Hussein Abdul Ameer from the Engineering Technical College – University of Babylon. The lecture addressed the importance of empowering women and highlighting their role in engineering and design fields, as well as shedding light on their contributions to the development of the construction sector and participation in the development process. The Dean of the Engineering Technical College, Dr. Azhar Mohsen Abd, also delivered a speech on the occasion, congratulating Iraqi women and praising their role in building society and their contributions to science and work, affirming the college’s continuous support for female talents and providing an academic environment that fosters creativity and excellence. The seminar witnessed active engagement from attendees through discussions and interventions that emphasized the importance of supporting and empowering women and enhancing their participation in various scientific and professional fields. It is worth noting that Iraqi Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 3 in recognition of women’s role in Iraqi society and their active participation in various sectors. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.