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Fruits of Higher Education Internationalization: Graduation of the First Master’s Cohort in the Twinning Program between Al-Mustaqbal University and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) A Statement by the Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahad Within the framework of the strategic transformation adopted by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research since 2023, aimed at moving beyond traditional educational models, the Ministry has launched several qualitative initiatives to internationalize higher education in Iraqi universities and enhance their openness to global academic institutions. A cornerstone of these initiatives was the launch of International Twinning Programs (Offshore Programs). These programs enable Iraqi students to obtain degrees from prestigious international universities while remaining in Iraq, adhering to internationally accredited academic standards. Today, we witness the first major success of these efforts with the graduation of the inaugural cohort of postgraduate students (Master’s) in Electronics Engineering. This is a result of the twinning program between Al-Mustaqbal University and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)—a qualitative achievement that reflects the success of the Ministry’s vision in developing the higher education system in Iraq. This milestone reinforces the importance of expanding twinning programs and international partnerships. Such collaborations are essential for elevating the quality of education, enhancing the global competitiveness of our graduates, and aligning Iraqi universities with world-class academic benchmarks. With Appreciation, Prof. Dr. Haider Abd Dhahad Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Scientific Research Affairs