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Under the patronage and in the presence of Prof. Dr. Hasan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Sixth Babylon Animation Film Festival 2026 opened on campus, bringing together Arab and international filmmakers alongside distinguished Iraqi artists to celebrate cinematic creativity and explore advances in animation and digital technologies. The opening ceremony featured an address on behalf of the University President, delivered by Prof. Dr. Mudhaffar Sadeq Al-Zuhairy, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision. He emphasized the University’s commitment to supporting culture and the arts, nurturing creative talent, strengthening university–community engagement, and fostering the integration of art, technology, and innovation. He highlighted animation as a rapidly evolving creative field shaped by human imagination, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence, underscoring the festival’s role in exchanging expertise, encouraging young talent, and promoting Iraqi cinema regionally and internationally. In recognition of its support for this cultural event, Al-Mustaqbal University received the festival shield in appreciation of its contribution to creative initiatives and the cultural and artistic scene in Babylon Governorate. The two-day festival features more than 30 animated films, panel discussions, specialized workshops, and book-signing sessions, providing a platform for creative exchange and exploring the future of animation amid rapid technological advances. Hosting the festival reinforces Al-Mustaqbal University’s role as a hub for knowledge, creativity, and cultural dialogue, connecting Babylon’s rich heritage with contemporary artistic innovation and supporting emerging talent. #Al-Mustaqbal_University #Ranked_first_among_private_universities_in_Iraq #Goal_17_Partnerships_for_the_Goals