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Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, participated in the General Assembly of the Union of Mediterranean Universities (UNIMED), hosted by the University of Barcelona in Spain on 7–8 October 2026. The event coincided with the celebration of the 35th anniversary of UNIMED’s founding and brought together university presidents and representatives of academic and educational institutions from the Mediterranean and European regions. The meetings addressed the union’s strategic priorities, focusing on the development of higher education and scientific research, the promotion of digital education and intercultural dialogue, enhancing graduates’ employability, supporting education during crises, and achieving sustainable development goals. The sessions also explored the Erasmus+ Programme for 2028–2034, mechanisms for promoting student and staff mobility, strengthening international partnerships, and supporting master’s scholarships and Jean Monnet Actions. Al-Mustaqbal University is the only private university in Iraq to have secured a Jean Monnet grant under European Union programmes, reflecting its academic excellence and active presence in international higher education initiatives. This participation reaffirms Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to expanding international partnerships, exchanging academic expertise, and keeping pace with global developments in higher education and scientific research.