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In line with the directives of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdy, aimed at expanding strategic partnerships with government institutions and strengthening the University’s role in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, Al-Mustaqbal University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Directorate of Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals on Thursday, 18 June 2026. The agreement seeks to enhance areas of mutual cooperation, empower students and graduates, and support promising entrepreneurial ventures. Al-Mustaqbal University was represented at the signing ceremony by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, while the General Directorate of Industrial Development was represented by Dr. Eng. Ali Ibrahim Jinaan, Director General of the Directorate. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Samir Badrawi, Director of the Cultural Relations Department at Al-Mustaqbal University, and Ms. Huda Qasim Khazal, Head of the Graduates Division at the Directorate. The MoU aims to broaden cooperation in scientific, research, and training fields through the exchange of expertise and knowledge, as well as the implementation of joint programs and initiatives that contribute to developing the entrepreneurial skills of students and graduates, enhancing their capacities for innovation and creativity, and aligning their competencies with labor market demands and economic development needs. Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy emphasized that Al-Mustaqbal University continues to build high-impact partnerships with government institutions and the industrial and productive sectors, reflecting its vision of strengthening integration between higher education and the various sectors of the economy. Such efforts contribute to preparing qualified graduates capable of leading development and innovation pathways. For his part, Dr. Eng. Ali Ibrahim Jinaan stated that the General Directorate of Industrial Development is committed to enhancing cooperation with reputable academic institutions and leveraging research outputs and innovation to support the industrial sector. He noted that such collaboration plays a vital role in harnessing the potential of young people and transforming entrepreneurial ideas into productive projects that contribute to the national economy. This Memorandum reflects the shared commitment of Al-Mustaqbal University and the General Directorate of Industrial Development to establishing an effective partnership that strengthens the national innovation ecosystem and provides a supportive environment for entrepreneurial initiatives, thereby advancing common goals in sustainable development and the knowledge economy. #Al-Mustaqbal_University #Ranked_first_among_private_universities_in_Iraq #Goal_17_Partnerships_for_the_Goals