University of Alkafeel  is honored with the "Green Star" award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote environmental sustainability, optimize energy consumption, and reduce emissions. The award was presented during an official ceremony held at the university campus on Saturday, 24 October  2026, attended by a distinguished group of officials and  academic and environmental leaders.

The event was hosted by the President of University of Alkafeel , Prof.Dr. Nawras Muhammed Shaheed Al-Dahan, the Vice-President for Scientific Affairs, Prof.Dr. Nawal Ayed Al-Mayali, various college deans and their deputies. They welcomed a high-level delegation that included the Iraqi Deputy Minister of Environment, Dr. Jawad Al-Jubouri; the Deputy Minister of Electricity for Technical Affairs, Mr. Mohammed Nima Abd Al-Hussein; and members of the National Initiative for Energy Support and Emission Reduction. This award serves as a tribute to the sustainable environmental approach adopted by the university and its adherence to the highest standards established for higher education institutions. The comprehensive assessment results revealed that the university achieved remarkable figures in terms of conservation and efficiency. It recorded an 18.54% reduction in electricity consumption and a 19.74% decrease in diesel fuel usage. Furthermore, the university successfully implemented the use of double-glazed, insulated windows and leveraged natural ventilation. It also expanded its green spaces across the campus to a total of 11,252 square meters, while adopting international standards for environmental management, energy, and occupational health and safety.

This environmental achievement reinforces the academic milestones attained by University of Alkafeel  in global rankings, notably, securing the eighth position in Iraq in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and the seventh position nationally in the 2025 UI Green Metric World University Rankings. The event concluded with the university being officially honored with the "Green Star" award, in recognition of its pioneering role in supporting national initiatives and fostering a culture of sustainability in the academic community.