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The President of Almustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, participated in a high-level ministerial delegation during an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, headed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Scientific Affairs, Professor Dr. Haider Abdul Dhahd. The visit comes within the framework of ongoing efforts to advance academic cooperation and expand scientific partnerships between the two countries. The visit featured a series of academic engagements focused on activating memoranda of understanding and enhancing the quality of scientific research. Key stops included Al-Azhar University, where discussions centered on strengthening academic integration and exchanging expertise in ways that support the educational systems of both Iraq and Egypt. Particular attention was given to joint postgraduate programs with Mansoura University. The collaboration between Almustaqbal University and Mansoura University—especially the Master’s program in Law hosted at Almustaqbal University—was reaffirmed as a successful and distinguished model of bilateral academic cooperation. Emphasis was also placed on expanding this experience to include emerging and specialized disciplines, while addressing challenges faced by researchers. The delegation held extensive meetings at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, where discussions covered mechanisms for mutual recognition of academic qualifications, scientific twinning programs, and initiatives aimed at improving universities’ standings in global indexing databases. As part of efforts to support international scholarly publishing, the delegation visited the regional office of ELSEVIER, where they explored the latest AI-powered publishing technologies and discussed ways to enhance the global visibility of Iraqi research outputs. The visit also included a tour of Enlaunch for Communications and Information Technology at Mansoura University. During the meeting, the company showcased its key achievements in digital transformation and in developing technological infrastructure for educational and healthcare institutions—an experience that received strong praise from the delegation as a leading model in supporting academic and service environments. Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi expressed his appreciation for the significant role played by the Deputy Minister in leading this scientific initiative, affirming that Almustaqbal University’s participation reflects its strong commitment to international quality standards and its continuous pursuit of a progressive academic and research environment through collaboration with well-established institutions. This visit forms part of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s broader strategy to promote international engagement, build effective partnerships, and achieve excellence in higher education and research outcomes.