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Under the patronage of the President of the University of Mashreq, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and with the direct supervision of the Dean of the Technical Engineering College, Prof. Dr. Azher Muhson Abd, Al_Mstaqbal Energy Research Center marked a distinguished presence at the "1st International Conference on Sustainable Engineering," hosted by Tikrit University from May 13–14, 2026. The center’s delegation, consisting of Prof. Dr. Selwan Obaid Waheed (Director of MERC) and Dr. Mohammed Maitham Obaid (Head of the Scientific Affairs Division), engaged in specialized scientific sessions and panel discussions focused on the latest innovations in sustainable energy, patents, and global research outputs. International Partnerships and Future Horizons: On the sidelines of the conference, the delegation held high-level strategic meetings to enhance the center’s international standing, most notably: With UNESCO: Meeting with Mr. Sit Fung to discuss AI-driven digital transformation and the development of higher technical education skills. With the American University of Baghdad: Discussing collaboration in innovation and entrepreneurship with Dr. Ziyad Shaaban (Director of the Center of Excellence). In Green Architecture: Exchanging expertise on smart cities with Prof. Dr. Awni Shaaban. Prof. Dr. Selwan Obaid Waheed emphasized that this participation is a fundamental pillar of the center’s vision toward international academic openness, building research partnerships that support green innovation pathways and strengthen the University of Mashreq’s scientific footprint in global forums.