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Al-Mustaqbal University strengthened its international academic presence through its participation in the second and final day of the third edition of the Iraq Education Conference 2026, hosted by the University of Baghdad under the slogan From Education to Development: Global Partnerships and Universities Shaping the Future The university delegation was headed by Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, and included Professor Dr. Mohsen Al-Furaiji, Advisor to the University President; Professor Dr. Muzaffar Al-Zuhairi, Director of Academic Supervision; Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Shaker, Dean of the College of Engineering; along with a number of faculty members and university staff During its participation, the delegation held a series of academic meetings with representatives of several American universities and educational institutions, including the University of Colorado, the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), and the OHLA Language Institute. The delegation also met with the Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Discussions focused on opportunities for academic cooperation, the development of academic exchange programmes, and exploring new areas for institutional partnerships The conference also featured a panel discussion chaired by Professor Dr. Haider Abd Dahd, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Scientific Affairs, with the participation of Professor Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hassani, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Qutaiba Ghazi, Minister of Planning. The discussion addressed the future of higher education in Iraq, ways to strengthen university autonomy and develop research and educational capabilities, as well as aligning educational outcomes with labour market requirements and national development needs Al-Mustaqbal University’s participation in this conference reflects its strategic commitment to strengthening international academic engagement and expanding its network of relationships with global educational institutions, contributing to the exchange of expertise, the development of academic and research programmes, and the advancement of higher education quality in accordance with international standards