Babylon
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Iraq’s Universities Shine in Global Sustainability Rankings
In a significant achievement for higher education, 78 universities across Iraq have been recognised in the prestigious UI Green Metric World University Rankings 2024. The ranking evaluates 1,477 universities from 95 countries worldwide. This acknowledgment highlights Iraq’s growing commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices across its academic institutions. The…
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Historic Babylon Lake Revived: Minister Announces Plans for a Landmark Museum
In a monumental step towards preserving Iraq’s rich heritage, the ancient city of Babylon witnessed the revival of its iconic lake today. The inauguration ceremony, led by Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, and Minister of Water Resources Eng. Aoun Diab, marked the completion of cutting-edge…
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PHOTOS: Drought impacts farmland in Babylon Governorate
Published: 24th May 2023 City: Babylon Country: Iraq Category: Environment
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Why Baghdad’s Babylon Rotana is one of Iraq’s finest
Baghdad Rotana Hotel is a luxurious five-star hotel located in the heart of Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq. The hotel is known for its exceptional hospitality, world-class amenities, and elegant decor. The hotel features 284 spacious rooms and suites that are equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs,…
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International Women’s Day celebrated in Babylon
In Babylon, at Al Mustaqbal university colleage, a large festival was held with a special bazaar in which the focus was on the most important achievements in the social, economic, cultural and political fields, and an emphasis on equality based on gender. Mona Hamed, an attendee at the festival, said:…
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Infographic: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iraq
This infographic showcases the rich cultural heritage of Iraq, highlighting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites located within the country. It provides a visual tour of these historical landmarks. It shows the importance of Iraq’s history throughout its time.
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Baghdad mosaic artist’s works a hit with foreign diplomats
Mosaic art has often been associated with Islamic architecture and the decoration of ancient mosques, the most famous of which being the dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem. Mosaic, as Dr. Muhammad al-Rubaie, Director of Civil Coordination says, “is a Greek word meaning craft and making small cubes”. It…
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Al-Hilla river devastated by increased level of pollution
Al-Hilla river has suffered a lot of neglect during the period of the former regime, and even after its downfall, the accumulated waste surrounding the two banks of the river has remained. The Hilla governorate is directly responsible for the maintenance of the river as well as the cleanliness of…
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Disease hits Iraq’s fisheries
Date Created: 27 October, 2022 Reference Number: BAB2710221V For the fourth time since 2018, a fish kill has occurred in Babylon, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of tonnes of fish due to a return outbreak of the “Koi Herpes 3” virus.
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