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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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Iraqi Man Becomes Famous Food Vlogger in China
Ahmed Mohammed Jaber, a post-90s man from Iraq, is leading a peaceful life and enjoying a fulfilling career in China as a popular food vlogger with a combined total of more than 15 million followers on Chinese social media platforms. Jaber is better known among his Chinese followers by his…
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Iraq: Solar Power for Clean Future by 2030
Solar power in Iraq has significant potential due to the country’s abundant sunlight, with an average of about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar radiation. This makes Iraq an ideal candidate for solar energy projects, which can help diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The Iraqi government has…
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Iraq Powers Up North with Turkish Line
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the long-awaited Turkish-Iraqi power transmission line, via video conference, supplying the northern region with 300 megawatts through the KIsik station west of Mosul. The ceremony, attended by the Minister of Electricity, marked a significant milestone after a delay of twenty years. The Prime Minister…
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