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As part of the activities of the “Fourth Al-Mustaqbal International Sustainability Week 2026,” the Qualification, Employment, and Follow-up Division at Al-Mustaqbal University organized the Qualification and Employment Forum titled “Aligning Educational Outcomes with the Requirements of the Sustainable Labor Market: Integration of Roles between Academic Institutions and Local Companies,” under the patronage of Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University This forum was organized as part of the university’s efforts to enhance the alignment of educational outcomes with the rapidly evolving labor market and to strengthen partnerships between academic institutions and both the public and private sectors. It also aims to develop students’ and graduates’ skills in line with sustainable development requirements, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship as key pillars for building a knowledge-based economy The forum commenced with a speech delivered on behalf of the university presidency by Professor Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, who emphasized the importance of developing future skills and strengthening the integration between education and the labor market The forum featured specialized scientific sessions. The first session addressed the role of the private sector in identifying future skills and enhancing graduates’ readiness for the labor market, with contributions from Consultant Engineer Dr. Uday Hatem Hamza, Managing Director of Energy Experts Company – Babylon, and Professor Dr. Dina Mohammed Raouf, Director of the Entrepreneurship Division, who highlighted the importance of promoting an entrepreneurial culture and its role in creating sustainable job opportunities The second session focused on empowering graduates and building capacities through government and industrial initiatives supporting sustainable employment. Engineer Huda Qasim Khazal, Head of the Graduate Support Division at the General Directorate of Industrial Development – Ministry of Industry and Minerals, reviewed key government programs in this field. Engineer Salwa Raed from Burj Babel Company for Studies and Scientific Research also presented on the role of the industrial sector in supporting training and practical qualification The forum sessions were moderated by Professor Dr. Iman Abdelaziz, Director of the Qualification, Employment, and Follow-up Division, who emphasized the importance of such initiatives in enhancing the university’s engagement with the labor market and building effective strategic partnerships This forum aligns with Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to supporting several Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and Partnerships for the Goals The forum witnessed notable attendance from academics, students, and interested participants, and concluded with an emphasis on the importance of continuing such qualitative events that enhance graduates’ readiness and support their opportunities in the sustainable labor market