As part of its efforts to strengthen its academic presence and openness to international experiences, Eng. Rafif Iyad Sahib, a staff member of the Scientific Affairs Department at Al-Mustaqbal University, participated in the third edition of the virtual training webinar series organized by the Union of Mediterranean Universities (UNIMED), entitled Understanding and Engaging with Global University Rankings The participation took place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, as part of the first session (Session 1), entitled From Performance to Impact: Navigating the Times Higher Education Rankings The workshop addressed the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the mechanisms for evaluating university performance, the indicators used to measure academic and research performance, as well as ways to strengthen universities’ presence and standing in global rankings This participation reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to developing the capabilities of its academic and administrative staff, enhancing their expertise in international rankings, and keeping pace with global standards and indicators