NEWS
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Announcement: Partnership between Assahifa and IINA
The Iraq International News Agency (IINA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Morocco’s Assahifa media group, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in news exchange and media content, particularly in the fields of economics, culture, education, investment, and tourism promotion. The memorandum also includes exchanging journalistic and media expertise to develop…
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The 25th Baghdad International Book Fair
The 25th edition of the Baghdad International Book Fair opened last Thursday, themed “Iraq Reads,” attracting over 600 local, regional, and international publishing houses from 20 countries. Among the prominent participants was Dar Al-Mamoon for Translation and Publishing, representing the Ministry of Culture. The event drew a significant number of…
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4,000 Farmers in Diyala Gain Access to 25,000 Seedlings Annually
Baqubah, Diyala – September 23, 2024 – A major step forward for Diyala’s agricultural sector was achieved with the official reopening of the newly rehabilitated nursery in Baqubah. This initiative, part of a collaboration between the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), provides more than 4,000…
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IAEA and Iraq Agree on Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the IAEA’s 68th General…
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Oil Ministry and Parliament Discuss Refining Law Amendments
In a significant step toward enhancing Iraq’s oil refining sector, the Ministry of Oil held a meeting with the Parliamentary Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources Committee to discuss proposed amendments to the Investment Law for Refining Crude Oil No. 64 of 2007. This meeting was attended by members of the…
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Nisour Square Development Solves Traffic Congestion
The Nisour Square Development Project, a major urban infrastructure initiative in Baghdad, has been successfully completed by the Chinese company Transtech. The project tackles one of the city’s most notorious traffic congestion points, providing a modern solution to ease the flow of vehicles in Nisour Square. The square has long…
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Honeywell Signs Agreement with Iraqi Energy Sector
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, visited the headquarters of Honeywell, a leading American company specialising in energy and technology solutions. During the visit, he met with top company officials to discuss expanding cooperation in Iraq’s energy sector and refining industry. The meeting…
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Baker Institute Meeting Reinforces US-Iraq Energy Ties
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, led a high-level Iraqi delegation to the Baker Institute in Houston for a series of discussions with top U.S. officials and business leaders. The meetings aimed at strengthening the 20-year partnership between Iraq and the…
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UNICEF Comments on Iraq’s Progress
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani held a pivotal meeting with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Sunday, during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The talks centered on key childhood issues, children’s rights under international law, and the strides Iraq has made in these…
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Iraqi Hospitality Shines as Al-Nassr FC Tours Baghdad Without Ronaldo
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Adnan Darjal, hosted a morning tour of Baghdad for the delegation from Saudi Al-Nassr FC, including Executive Director Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and renowned Spanish footballer Fernando Hierro. The visiting delegation expressed their delight at the opportunity to explore Iraq, describing their visit as exceptional…
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