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New ILO Initiative Aims to Combat Youth Unemployment
In a bid to address the high youth unemployment rate in Iraq, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially launched the Job Search Club (JSC) National Program. The initiative, part of the PROSPECTS partnership, aims to equip young Iraqis with essential…
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Iraq’s October Crude Oil Exports Announced
The Ministry of Oil has released the final statistics for crude oil exports during October, as reported by the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO). The total exports reached 103,145,225 barrels. According to the data, the majority of these exports originated from the oil fields in central and southern Iraq, accounting…
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Iraq and UN Discuss Support for Displaced Communities
The Minister of Migration and Displacement, Ms. Evan Faeq Jabro, hosted Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Ishaq, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian and Development Coordinator in Iraq, along with his delegation, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation…
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Renewable Energy and Education Top Iraq-China Talks
The Iraqi Foreign Relations Committee, led by MP Amer Al-Fayez and accompanied by MPs Vian Sabri, Muthanna Amin, and Arian Aziz, met on Monday with Mr. Chen Weiqing, Chairman of the West Asia and North Africa Management Committee at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador to Iraq.…
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National School Health Strategy Targets 11 Million Students
The Ministry of Health has officially launched the National Strategy for School Health 2024-2030, under the patronage of Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Minister of Health, and with the participation of Dr. Ibrahim Namis Al-Jubouri, Minister of Education. The launch event was attended by members of the Council of Representatives, representatives…
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Improved Travel and Trade with New Wasit Road Development
The Ministry of Planning has conducted a field visit to assess the progress of the second lane construction on the (Kut – Badra – Mahran) road, including the Kalala – Badra Bridge, spanning 76 kilometres in Wasit Governorate. This critical infrastructure project aims to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce traffic accidents,…
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Basrah Sports City Enhances Facilities with New Athletics Track
In line with the directives of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mubarak, efforts to update and modernise Basra’s Sports City facilities have begun with the installation of a new athletics track at Basra International Stadium. The Director of Basra Sports City, Mr. Lotfi Al-Jazaery, confirmed that the…
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Iraq Begins First Census in Decades, Supported by UN
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, commended Iraq’s first population census in 37 years, describing it as a cornerstone for the nation’s development and progress. Dr. Al Hassan’s remarks came during…
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Iraq and Switzerland Partner on Water Cooperation
Ambassador Dr. Hisham Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Planning Affairs, held a virtual meeting with Switzerland’s new Federal Ambassador to Iraq, alongside representatives from the Geneva Water Centre. The meeting focused on the “Water for Peace and Development” initiative, launched in collaboration with the Geneva…
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Annual Baghdad Day Carnival Concludes with Vibrant Festivities
Baghdad’s annual Baghdad Day carnival concluded with a grand celebration at Saray Land, one of the city’s most historic landmarks. The eight-day event, attended by Dr. Fadhel Mohammed Al-Badrani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, celebrated the founding of Baghdad as a city of culture, art, knowledge,…
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