Baghdad
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Monarchs of the Past: Iraq’s Royal Cemetery
Between the Al- Safina neighbourhood and the Al- Iraqia University in the Adhamiyah district of Baghdad, lies the Royal Cemetery, also known as the Royal Mausoleum. It is one of Iraq’s most historically and architecturally significant landmarks. Designed by British architect, J. B. Cooper, the cemetery honours the legacy of…
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Iraq and UN Strengthen Ties for a Shared Future
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohammed Al- Hassan, met with the Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al- Sudani, to review ongoing cooperation. The PM commended the UN’s decades of support to Iraq, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continued collaboration with UN agencies, particularly in areas such as climate…
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The Green Bird Takes Flight
After a short-term hiatus, the Green Bird aeroplane has returned to the skies. The plane, which launches weekly flights from five Iraqi airports to Beirut, has taken flight once again, launching 25 weekly flights. Under the direction of the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, Iraqi Airways has resumed flights…
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Photos: The Art of Iraqi Carpet Making
The ancient art of rug, or sejadeh making in Iraq dates back thousands of years. In Iraq, some of the most renowned rug-producing areas include Kirkuk, Erbil, and Mosul. Business owners and rug weavers such as Sayyed Radhwan in Baghdad are helping to keep centuries old traditions alive. To read…
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Ramadan Iftar for 600 People in Baghdad
The event, held in a spiritually uplifting Ramadan atmosphere, saw the distribution of well-prepared meals, with volunteers ensuring the comfort and well-being of the attendees. Hot meals were distributed by volunteers who strived to ensure the comfort and well-being of the attendees. Mr Al-Fadhli confirmed to IINA that the initiative…
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The Art of Iraqi Carpet Making
The art of sejadeh, or carpet weaving in Iraq dates back centuries, to the time of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. Carpet weaving is a centuries-old tradition across the Middle East and Central Asia, with each country taking influence from the next. In Iraq, some of the most renowned rug-producing…
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Baghdad’s Green Future
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially launched the ‘Baghdad Sustainable Forests Project’, the developments of which, are taking place on the former Al-Rashid campsite, marking a significant milestone in Iraq’s environmental efforts. During the launching ceremony, Al-Sudani emphasised the importance of this project, as one of the first…
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Transforming Shopping in Iraq
150 central markets are due to be established across Iraq, by the Iraqi Ministry of Trade, as part of the Cooperation Hypermarket launch. The initiative aims, not only to provide support to state employees, families of martyrs and those under social care, but also to balance local markets and limit…
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Inclusive Weightlifting Event in Baghdad
Led by Dr. Ahmed Al-Mubarqa, the Iraq Ministry of Youth and Sports organised the Weightlifting Championship for the Disabled in Baghdad. The event welcomed participants of all genders, and showcased the Ministry’s commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities under the slogan “Our Youth: Creativity, Construction, and Development”. The championship took…
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Iraq Launches National Taxi in Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has introduced the National Taxi project in Baghdad. It aims to modernize and streamline taxi services through an electronic app. The key features of the project are to integrate all Baghdad taxis into a single electronic platform, to simplify transportation requests for citizens. The initiative…
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