Culture and Heritage
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Shanasheel Al Basra Museum Welcomes UN Special Representative
Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), visited the Shanasheel Al Basra Museum as part of his ongoing visit to southern Iraq. During his visit, Dr. Al Hassan explored the…
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Iraq Celebrates Heritage Heroes with New Annual Award
For the first time in Iraq, a unique initiative to honour contributors to the preservation of heritage and antiquities is being sponsored by the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Professor Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani. Organised by the Mosul Heritage Foundation, this initiative introduces a special necklace to recognise individuals…
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Iraq and Bahrain Strengthen Cultural Cooperation
The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Ihsan Alawi Al-Dulaimi, held a significant meeting with the President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, at the Authority’s headquarters. The discussions focused…
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Baghdad Remains Capital of Culture, Says Minister at Book Fair
During her visit to the Iraq International Book Fair 2024, held at the exhibition grounds in Baghdad, the Minister of Migration and Displacement, Ms. Evan Faeq Jabro, expressed her appreciation for the impressive efforts in organising the event. Accompanied by a number of directors general from the Ministry of Migration…
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Ancient Texts And Artefacts Found At Tello Site
Significant archaeological discoveries have emerged from the Tello site in Dhi Qar Governorate, revealing new insights into ancient Mesopotamian civilisations. Among the findings is the archive of Lugal Urshum Kal, a governor under the reign of King Naram-Sin of the Akkadian state, one of the most influential rulers of the…
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Iraqi Fashion House Returns with Nineveh Showcase
The Iraqi Fashion House is set to resume its activities with a spectacular event in Nineveh, under the direction of Professor Dr. Fadhel Muhammad Hussein, Director General and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities. The highly anticipated show will take place on the 10th of December 2024…
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Qatari Cultural Delegation Explores Iraq’s Rich Heritage and Art
A high-level delegation from Qatar’s Ministry of Culture has arrived in Baghdad to strengthen cultural ties between Iraq and Qatar, marking a significant step in the ongoing cultural cooperation between the two nations. This visit, part of a series of agreements outlined in joint cultural cooperation protocols, highlights both countries’…
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Iraq and Italy Discuss Strengthening Cultural Cooperation
The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Professor Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, met with the Italian Ambassador to Baghdad, Niccolò Fontana, and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday. The meeting, which focused on strengthening cultural and artistic ties between Iraq and Italy, also saw the participation of the Ministry’s Deputy for…
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Interfaith Dialogue: Embracing Diversity in Iraq
The “Confronting Hate Speech and Rebuilding Trust in Iraqi Society” conference, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and overseen by the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, focused on the importance of cultural and social dialogue in combating hate speech. This annual event, organized…
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The Calligraphers of Al-Mutanabbi Street
In the heart of Baghdad lies Al-Mutanabbi Street, a historic hub of intellectual and artistic life, where the echoes of poets, writers, and scholars continue to resonate. Among its many treasures, the street is home to a thriving community of Arabic calligraphers who embody the rich cultural heritage of Iraq.…
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