Collaboration

A Delegation of the Red Cross Visited Al-Mustaqbal University College

The Dean of Al-Mustaqbal University College, Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, received a delegation from the regional Red Cross office in Iraq with the aim of activating the global partnership for sustainable development in goal 17. This initiative confirmed the existence of a common vision with local communities regarding sustainable development.
It also confirmed a strong commitment to provide the technological and financial tools to make the vision a tangible reality.
The initiative will be within the framework of addressing climate changes and making science and technology at the service of the poor people and sustainable development.

A Visit Made by His Excellency the Ambassador of Spain to Al-Mustaqbal University College

The Dean of Al-Mustaqbal University College, Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, welcomed his excellency the Ambassador of Spain to Iraq, Mr. Pedro Martinez-Avila Martin at Al-Mustaqbal University College, on Tuesday 12/20/2022. During the visit, they discussed the activation of Spanish language teaching centers and the cooperation with Spanish universities in the academic and engineering fields.
The Dean presented an overview of the college and its specializations. He mentioned that MUC is a private institution and ranked first in the local and national classifications. In addition, Dr. Hassan expressed his desire to develop prospects for cooperation, exchange visits and experiences with Spanish universities.
The Ambassador also expressed his enthusiasm for activating cultural exchange programs and supporting the efforts of establishing relations between Al-Mustaqbal University College and Spanish institutions. His excellency pointed that the focus will be made on training young people and develop their knowledge to secure job opportunities in the fields of railways, renewable energy, communications and others since Iraq is on its way to an urban and service renaissance that requires skilled engineers.
The visitors were impressed by the campus’s infrastructure and buildings, the enthusiasm of the students, student gender distribution, and the contributions of female academic and administrative staff. This distinction qualitative is what Iraq really needs to build a generation with young people capable of developing their country.

Visit of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Al-Mustaqbal University College
Celebrating World Food Day

18 October 2022, Babylon- Under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, the World Food Day was celebrated jointly with FAO Iraq at Al-Mustaqbal University College in Babel Governorate as part of the Future Forum for the Sustainable Agriculture event with the slogan “Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development, the Way to Achieving Food and Eradicating Poverty” with the presence of the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Prof. Dr. Mahdi Sahar Al-Jubouri, the Dean of the Faculty of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi and FAO Iraq Representative, Dr. Salah El-Hajj Hassan.
A number of agricultural producing companies, farmers, the local community, representatives from academia and the government attended the event and discussed the food security situation in Iraq. They also visited the exhibition of locally produced agricultural products in Iraq and by the college.
Dr. Salah Elhajj Hassan highlighted the importance of the World Food Day and the greatest challenges faced by the countries around the world to overcome food insecurity.
The Deputy of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mahdi Sahar Al-Jubouri indicated that there is a significant decline in the cultivated areas due to a shortage of water revenue. Therefore, he stressed the continuation of work and negotiations to reach a joint agreement that guarantees equitable water releases for Iraq and adopt efficient agricultural strategies to ensure food security by supporting farmers.
Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi stressed on the need to organize capacity building training that focuses on the academic role that benefits both production means and strengthening areas of collaboration with FAO. He also acknowledged FAO efforts in supporting the country’s agriculture sector, enhancing food security and improving rural livelihoods.
It was agreed to sign an agreement between FAO organization and Al-Mustaqbal University College for future cooperation.