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The President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, has been selected as a keynote speaker at the THE Arab Universities Summit 2026, organized by Times Higher Education (THE) in partnership with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Benguerir, Kingdom of Morocco, from November 3 to 5, 2026. Representing Iraq and Al-Mustaqbal University at this prestigious regional and international academic gathering, Dr. Majdi will feature in a high-level panel discussion titled: "The role of universities in accelerating the clean energy transition", scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the "Ibn Rushd" Hall. The session will foster a strategic dialogue alongside a distinguished group of academic experts and decision-makers, including Dr. Tadgh O'Donovan, Chief Scientist at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, and will be moderated by Ms. Maya Haddad, Senior Sustainability Director at Ajman University. Discussions will center on the pivotal role of academic and research institutions in fostering sustainable development, innovating renewable energy solutions, and driving environmental transformation across the Arab region. Furthermore, the University President will participate in the closed Presidents' Roundtable to address alignment between higher education outcomes and labor market demands amidst environmental challenges and resource constraints. This selection underscores the prominent academic standing Al-Mustaqbal University has achieved in global rankings, as well as its active contribution to sustainable development and clean energy initiatives regionally and internationally.