As part of ongoing efforts to support scientific collaboration and strengthen academic partnerships, Prof. Dr. Salwan Obeid Waheed, Director of AlMustaqbal Center for Energy Research at AlMustaqbal University, chaired a Master’s thesis defense committee at the Middle Technical University in Baghdad. The defense took place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, where Prof. Dr. Waheed led the scientific committee, reflecting the active role of academic expertise in advancing research and fostering knowledge exchange among higher education institutions. This participation aligns with AlMustaqbal University’s commitment—through its research centers—to openness and collaboration with Iraqi universities, contributing to the advancement of academic standards and the support of postgraduate studies. It also supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 17, which emphasizes building effective partnerships to promote knowledge exchange and sustainable development.