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Evaluation of Webb Fontaine’s Port System Proposal
The Assistant Director General for Technical Affairs of Iraqi Ports, Eng. Abdul Sada Khalaf, along with relevant departments, has reviewed a presentation by the international company Webb Fontaine on implementing a port community system. According to Eng. Khalaf, this initiative aligns with the directives of the Minister of Transport, Razzaq…
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14 MoUs Signed Following Iran-Iraq Bilateral Talks
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, co-chaired a high-level meeting between the two countries’ delegations at the Government Palace in Baghdad. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in various sectors, with the aim of achieving mutual benefits. Both sides reviewed…
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2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road
The 2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road gathered representatives from countries involved in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to foster media collaboration and exchange insights on how the BRI shapes global infrastructure and economic development. Iraqi media outlets, including IINA, participated to emphasise Iraq’s role in the…
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Prime Minister Al-Sudani Honours Paralympics Gold Medalist Najla Imad
In a significant gesture of national pride, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Najla Imad, the Iraqi athlete who secured a gold medal in table tennis at the Paris Paralympics. Accompanied by her father and coach, Jamal Jalal, the meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for…
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Asian Delegation Explores China’s Infrastructure Projects in Iraq
As part of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Asian delegation visited the offices of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), gaining first hand insights into the successful delivery of their projects. During the visit, delegates learned about key undertakings such as the Chengdu Metro Line and the Gaobeiba Vehicle Depot.…
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Iraq Strengthens Ties with Japan in Technology and Communications
In a move aimed at boosting cooperation, Dr. Ali Al-Moayyed, Chairman of Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission (CMC), welcomed Japan’s Ambassador to Baghdad, Futoshi Matsumoto, at the Commission’s headquarters. The meeting focused on exploring ways to enhance mutual collaboration, particularly in the areas of technology and communications. A key point…
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Najla Imad Wins Iraq’s First Female Paralympic Gold
Najla Imad has engraved her name into history as Iraq’s first female Paralympic gold medalist. Her triumphant achievement in table tennis at the Paralympic Games in Paris marks a milestone for Iraqi sports and showcases the unshakeable spirit of overcoming adversity. In 2012, Najla’s life was forever changed when she…
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Historic Babylon Lake Revived: Minister Announces Plans for a Landmark Museum
In a monumental step towards preserving Iraq’s rich heritage, the ancient city of Babylon witnessed the revival of its iconic lake today. The inauguration ceremony, led by Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, and Minister of Water Resources Eng. Aoun Diab, marked the completion of cutting-edge…
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Cultural Relations Prepares Final UNESCO Report on Promoting Cultural Diversity
In line with its commitment to safeguarding and promoting cultural diversity, Iraq is preparing its second national report for UNESCO. The General Department of Cultural Relations, under the supervision of Director General Dr. Alaa Abu Al-Hassan Al-Alaq, recently organised a workshop focused on the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection…
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Key Themes and Outcomes of the 2024 Belt and Road Media Forum in Chengdu
On Wednesday, 28th August, the 2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road convened in Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. This significant event, themed “Enhancing Media Cooperation for Common Development,” brought together over 200 media executives, editors, and reporters from 191 organisations across 76 countries, including representatives…
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