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US Companies Join Baghdad Dialogue on Trade Growth
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, participated in a high-level dialogue session hosted by the Iraq-US Business Council in Baghdad on Wednesday, highlighting the country’s drive to deepen economic cooperation with the United States. In his remarks, Minister Hussein emphasised the strength of Iraq-US trade…
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New U.S.–Iraq Deal Boosts Economic Cooperation
In a significant step toward enhancing economic ties, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration between the American and Iraqi private sectors. The agreement, hailed as a pivotal milestone in bilateral trade relations,…
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Iraq, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Security and Diplomatic Cooperation
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ms. Safia Talib Al-Suhail, held a meeting with Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Daoud, Deputy Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two officials discussed mechanisms…
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New Women’s Protection Centre Opens in Diwaniyah
In a powerful stride towards safeguarding women’s rights and dignity, a new Women’s Protection Centre has officially opened today in Diwaniyah. Backed by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and generously funded by the Government of France, the centre represents a collaborative effort with local authorities and the Iraqi Women’s…
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Iraq and American University to Develop Diplomatic Training
Ambassador Dr. Hisham Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Planning, and Mr. Michael Mulnix, President of the American University of Baghdad, held significant discussions to strengthen ties between Iraq’s diplomatic services and the university. The meeting focused on enhancing Iraq’s diplomatic workforce through collaboration on academic…
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Sinjar District Road Rehabilitation Project Completed
The Ministry of Planning has announced the full completion of the internal road paving and rehabilitation project in the Sinjar District Centre, west of Nineveh Governorate. The project, now 100% finalised, is set to benefit an estimated population of 30,000 by improving mobility, infrastructure, and commercial activity in the area.…
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Iraq’s Marshland Society Explored in Classic Study
A vivid portrait of Iraq’s marshland community returns to the spotlight with the publication of the fourth edition of Al-Chibayish: An Anthropological Study of a Village in the Marshes of Iraq, by esteemed Iraqi anthropologist Shaker Mustafa Salim. This groundbreaking work offers a rare, in-depth account of life in the…
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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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Akitu: Assyrian New Year in Duhok
Assyrian New Year, also known as Kha b’Nissan, or Akitu, is an ancient celebration, dating back thousands of years. It is one of the oldest recorded New Year celebrations in history. The festival marks the Spring Equinox, and symbolises the start of new life. In its beginnings, Akitu was a…
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Nasiriyah Hospital Performs Urgent Cardiac Catheterisation
In a remarkable medical achievement, the cardiac catheterisation team at Nasiriyah Heart Hospital, part of the Dhi Qar Health Department, successfully performed four emergency catheterisation procedures to save patients suffering from severe heart attacks in the late hours of the night. The patients, who arrived from various districts and suburbs…
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