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‘Between Two Cultures’ Festival Celebrates Iraqi-Saudi Ties
The Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, is set to host the “Between Two Cultures” Festival in Riyadh from December 18 to 31, 2024. The festival aims to highlight the profound…
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New Villages in Kirkuk Included in Social Fund for Development Projects
The Ministry of Planning announced on Monday the inclusion of new villages in Kirkuk Governorate as part of the Social Fund for Development (SFD) projects, reinforcing efforts to bridge development gaps across Iraq. During a recent visit to Kirkuk by a delegation from the Fund, Muhammad Aydin, Director of the…
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Northern Refineries Boost Oil Output by 20,000 Barrels Daily
In line with the government programme and the directives of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Northern Refineries Company has successfully increased the production capacity of the Siniyah refinery, adding 20,000 barrels per day. This raises the refinery’s overall capacity to…
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Baghdad Airport Gardens Upgraded to Enhance Visitor Experience
The General Company for Airports and Air Navigation Management continues its comprehensive development campaign for Baghdad International Airport as part of the Ministry of Transport’s strategic plan to advance Iraq’s civil aviation sector. Director General of the company, Dr. Engineer Abbas Sabbar Al-Baydani, announced that, under the directives of the…
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Iraq and EU Collaborate on Nuclear Waste Management
The European Union, in collaboration with Expertise France, Andra France, and IRSN France, is supporting Iraq’s Radiation Protection Centre (RPC) to strengthen its nuclear safety measures and improve radioactive waste management. This partnership, which is part of the EU’s Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC), is a vital initiative to…
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Baghdad Theater: Transformations of Living and Things
On the sixth day of the fifth session of the Baghdad International Theater Festival, the National Theater hosted a captivating performance of “Transformations of Living and Things,” a play written by the late Qasim Muhammad and brought to life through scenography and direction by Munim Saeed. This thought-provoking production delivered…
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Iraq Joins United Nations 2024 World Space Forum
Iraq, represented by the Ministry of Transport’s Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, participated in the United Nations World Space Forum 2024 in Bonn, Germany. Eng. Ghada Hashem Hassan and Mr. Ahmed Abdul-Ridha Hassan from the Communications and Media Commission joined 450 representatives from 94 countries under the…
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Gas Investment Projects Drive Iraq’s Industrial and Economic Growth
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, underscored Iraq’s commitment to optimising gas investment to bolster energy, economic, and industrial progress. His remarks came during a visit to the gas isolation station in the Artawi field, located in Basra Governorate, on Monday, 16…
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CMC Calls for Accurate Reporting on Syrian Developments
The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has introduced new guidelines for media institutions, aiming to ensure the accurate and responsible reporting of events in Syria. The directive, issued in an official document, underscores the importance of preventing the spread of misinformation and safeguarding Iraq’s national interests amid regional developments.…
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Baghdad Remains Capital of Culture, Says Minister at Book Fair
During her visit to the Iraq International Book Fair 2024, held at the exhibition grounds in Baghdad, the Minister of Migration and Displacement, Ms. Evan Faeq Jabro, expressed her appreciation for the impressive efforts in organising the event. Accompanied by a number of directors general from the Ministry of Migration…
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