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Demonstrating its leading role in advancing higher education and contributing to the future of academic leadership, Al-Mustaqbal University participated in a specialized workshop aimed at identifying leadership needs within Iraq’s higher education sector. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with the British Council, Imam Ja’afar Al-Sadiq University (PBUH), and the Higher Institute for Leadership Preparation and Qualification, with the participation of a distinguished group of presidents of public and private universities and academic leaders from across Iraq. Al-Mustaqbal University was represented at the workshop by Professor Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision. The University’s participation reflects its strategic vision of developing future-oriented academic leaders capable of driving institutional transformation and responding effectively to the rapid changes taking place in higher education at both national and international levels. The workshop focused on assessing current leadership needs and identifying the competencies and skills required for the next generation of university leaders. These efforts support the development of a specialized Professional Diploma in University Leadership designed to enhance the capabilities of academic and administrative leaders in strategic planning, institutional change management, quality culture, innovation, and organizational excellence. The event featured an address by Professor Haider Abdul Dhahad, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Scientific Research Affairs, in addition to a series of scientific and consultative discussions that highlighted the importance of internationalization, educational quality enhancement, institutional autonomy, and aligning higher education outcomes with labor market demands. Participants also reviewed the proposed diploma framework, implementation mechanisms, and expected learning outcomes. During the workshop, Professor Mudhaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairy presented a number of strategic insights and development-oriented proposals that could contribute to designing an ambitious and high-quality training program capable of meeting the real needs of university leaders. His contributions emphasized strengthening leadership capacities to effectively navigate global transformations, particularly in the areas of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, institutional governance, and innovation. Al-Mustaqbal University’s participation in this significant event reaffirms its leadership role and ongoing commitment to supporting national initiatives aimed at advancing higher education and cultivating visionary academic leaders equipped to guide the universities of the future. #Al-Mustaqbal_University #Ranked_first_among_private_universities_in_Iraq #Goal_17_Partnerships_for_the_Goals