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Iraq Fosters Energy Investment with New Economic Cities
In a bid to diversify Iraq’s economy and attract foreign investment in the energy sector, the National Investment Commission (NIC) held a preparatory meeting for the Specialized Economic Cities Initiative for Energy Services. The session, presided over by NIC Chairman Professor Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya, underscored the strategic role of…
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Iraq, UN Discuss New Environmental Advisory Group Formation
The Iraqi Ministry of Environment and the United Nations have discussed the formation of the Environment and Climate Change Advisory Group, a new initiative aimed at tackling Iraq’s pressing environmental challenges, including air pollution in major cities. The group will serve as a platform for coordinating national and international efforts,…
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Iraqi-Japanese Friendship Committee Discusses Closer Cooperation
On Thursday, March 4th, MP Mohammed Siddiq Mohammed, Chairman of the Iraqi-Japanese Friendship Committee and member of the Foreign Relations Committee, met with Mr. Yokota Kenji, the new Chargé d’Affaires of the Japanese Embassy, at the embassy headquarters in Baghdad. The discussions focused on enhancing Iraq-Japan relations and the vital…
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Historic Fashion Show in Baghdad Honours Women in Judiciary
The Iraqi Fashion House marked the International Day of Female Judges with a distinguished historical fashion show, held at the Abbasid Palace in Baghdad. Organised by the Iraqi Female Judges Association under the theme “You”, the event celebrated the role of women in the judiciary with a display of artistic…
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UN Assembly Discusses COP30 Priorities, Iraq Demands Climate Justice
The United Nations General Assembly held an open discussion session chaired by its President, Mr. Philemon Yang, to review the priorities and preparations for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). The session was attended by Mr. Andrés Correia, the President-designate of COP30, who outlined the conference’s logistical plans and…
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The Art of Iraqi Carpet Making
The art of sejadeh, or carpet weaving in Iraq dates back centuries, to the time of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. Carpet weaving is a centuries-old tradition across the Middle East and Central Asia, with each country taking influence from the next. In Iraq, some of the most renowned rug-producing…
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Central Child Hospital Treats 124 Premature Babies in February
The premature ward at the Central Child Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, under the Karkh Health Department, provided lifesaving care to 124 premature babies in February 2025, ensuring critical medical support from the first hours of birth. Premature babies often face serious health risks, including respiratory distress, congenital jaundice, lung complications,…
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Iraq’s Largest Trading Partner: China Reaches $55B Trade
The Chinese Embassy in Iraq has announced that trade exchange between the two nations has exceeded $55 billion annually, highlighting the strength of their economic relations and deepening strategic partnership. China remains Iraq’s largest trading partner, with Iraqi oil exports playing a central role in bilateral trade. In return, China…
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Iraq to Host 34th Arab Summit in May 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fuad Hussein, chaired the twelfth preparatory meeting for the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad. During the meeting, Mr. Fuad Hussein announced that May 17th, 2025, would be the official date for the summit, following his recent discussions in Cairo. The committee…
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New Sustainable Forest to Transform Baghdad’s Landscape
The Baghdad Secretariat has officially commenced the first phase of the Sustainable Baghdad Forests project, set to become Iraq’s largest urban forest. Spanning 12 million square metres on the site of Al-Rasheed Camp, the ambitious initiative will feature over one million trees, transforming the area into a vast green space.…
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