The Al-Mustaqbal Center for Artificial Intelligence Applications at Al-Mustaqbal University is delighted to announce that Dr. Abdulkadhem A. Abdulkadhem, a researcher in our research community, has been honored with an appointment to the Editorial Review Board of the "International Journal of Information Security and Privacy (IJISP)". This journal, a prestigious publication by IGI Global Publisher, holds a respected position within international research communities, indexed by renowned databases including Scopus and Clarivate. Dr. Abdulkadhem's appointment is a testament to his outstanding dedication and significant contributions to the field of information security. His role as a reviewer has been characterized by his acute analytical skills and his commitment to advancing knowledge through rigorous scientific inquiry. His involvement has consistently elevated the quality of research published in the journal.

At the conclusion of the "Empowering Generation Alpha" workshop, which was held as part of the Al_Mustaqbal Week for Sustainable Development activities on February 20, 2024, the Deputy Minister for Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Haider Abd Dhahed, presented a letter of appreciation to the Director of the AL-Musataqbal Center for Artificial Intelligence Applications, Prof. Dr. Nidal Khudair Abbas Al-Abadi, and to a number of university members, in recognition of their outstanding and sincere efforts in making the workshop a success. The "Empowering Generation Alpha" workshop, which aims to achieve the goals of sustainable development, witnessed broad participation and rich discussions on how to empower future generations through innovation and technology. The workshop, which brought together experts from various disciplines, highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence and its role in accelerating the pace of sustainable development. This honor is in recognition of the vital role played by the AL-Mustaqbal Center for Artificial Intelligence Applications in supporting scientific research and innovation, and in promoting sustainable development in society.

In a step that reflects the increasing interest in modern technology and its applications, Professor Dr. Haider Abd Dhahed, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Scientific Research, inaugurated the Al-Mustaqbal Center for Artificial Intelligence Applications at Al-Mustaqbal University, in the presence of a distinguished group of personalities in the educational and research field. The opening of the center comes as a pioneering initiative aimed at supporting and enhancing scientific research in the field of artificial intelligence and encouraging its use in various sectors. The center, which represents a turning point in scientific research and technology, was designed to provide the necessary support for researchers and students to understand the depths of artificial intelligence and to employ its techniques effectively. Professor Dr. Haider Abd Dhahed praised the crucial role that the Center for Artificial Intelligence Applications plays in advancing scientific research and developing advanced technologies, emphasizing the full support of the Ministry for such initiatives that aim to raise the scientific and technological level in Iraq. During the visit, there was also an opportunity to explore the projects displayed at the artificial intelligence exhibition, which was part of the activities of the Future Week for Sustainable Development, offering a deep look at innovative applications and research projects in this vital field.