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New Road Signs in Baghdad Enhance City Navigation
The Baghdad Municipality has launched an initiative to install modern informational and directional signs throughout the capital. These signs will indicate the names of streets, main roads, and various government departments, providing clearer navigation for both residents and visitors. Modern road signs can greatly improve navigation and accessibility within the…
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Heritage on Two Levels: Baghdad’s Double-Decker Buses
The Leyland double-decker bus has been a significant part of Baghdad’s public transportation system and heritage since their introduction in the 1950s. These iconic buses have stood as a testament to Baghdad’s unique character among Arab capitals. Known locally as ‘Al-Maslaha’ or ‘Al-Amanah’, names derived from the Baghdad Municipality, these…
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Iraq Wins First Match Against Ukraine at the Paris Olympics 2024
Iraq’s football team kicked off their Paris 2024 Olympic campaign with a great performance, clinching a 2-1 win against Ukraine. The President of the Football Federation extended heartfelt congratulations to the team, praising their impressive showing in their Group B opener. Under the guidance of coach Radhi Shneishil, the team…
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Iraq Offers New E-Visa Option
The Ministry of Interior of Iraq has announced a new system for obtaining an Iraqi visa through an online electronic application, known as the e-visa. This new system is designed to simplify the visa application process, making it more accessible to tourists and visitors. To apply for the e-visa, applicants…
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Sawah-Hajjama Railway to be Completed by September
Transport Minister Razak Muhibis Al-Saddawi has directed urgent measures to expedite the Sawah-Hajjama railway project in Samawah City. During his visit to Al-Muthanna Province today, he reviewed the project’s progress and service levels. The Minister led a meeting with the contractor, Blund Bayeh, and key officials including the Director General…
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CMC Affirms Iraq’s Commitment to Digital Transformation
Dr. Ali Al-Moayyed, Head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) Authority, emphasised that Iraq’s ongoing digital transformation, discussed at the DTI Youth Digital Transformation Forum in Baghdad, is poised to significantly impact the country’s future. The event, supported by the Prime Minister, highlighted the government’s and state institutions’ deep…
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UNCTAD Project: Key Customs Changes Expected
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Minister of Finance Mrs. Taif Sami Muhammad chaired a coordination meeting that could significantly impact the operational efficiency and international trade relations of the General Authority of Customs. This meeting, attended by the Director Generals of the General Authority of Customs, the Legal Department, the…
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Baghdad’s River Taxi Initiative Aims to Reduce Traffic Jams
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport is reviving its river taxi boat project, designed to offer an alternative mode of transport for citizens navigating Baghdad. This initiative aims to improve the persistent issue of traffic congestion by providing a sustainable alternative to road transport. In response to increasing traffic problems in…
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UNFPA and Iraq Sign Agreement to Enhance 2024 Population Census
On July 2, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Iraq signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the 2024 Population and Housing Census of Iraq. The agreement was formalised by Dr. Muhammad Ali Tamim, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning for…
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Baghdad Summit: Uniting Nations to Combat the Drug Crisis
The Second Baghdad International Conference on Combating Drugs concluded on July 22, 2024, with a significant gathering of interior ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Iran, Türkiye, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt, alongside the Secretary-General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, the President of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences,…
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