NEWS
-
Iraq and Spain Discuss Cultural Cooperation in Baghdad
On March 11th, Dr Ali Ridha Al-Hamoud, Director General of the Administrative and Financial Affairs Department at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, met with the Spanish Ambassador to Iraq, Alicia Rico Pérez del Pulgar, in Baghdad. She was accompanied by Dr Inas Al-Yasiri, Advisor to the Speaker of…
View -
Baghdad Markets Inspections Enforce Food Safety Standards
The Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control, under the Ministry of Planning, has ramped up its efforts to ensure food safety in Baghdad. As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting citizens’ health, inspection teams conducted night-time field visits across various markets and shops in the capital. These visits,…
View -
Iraq and South Korea to Cooperate in Energy and Infrastructure
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iraq, Mr. Goo Seung-soo, at the Ministry’s headquarters, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in Iraq. Minister Fuad Hussein expressed his deep appreciation for the…
View -
Iraq Implements Drug Card System for Medication Access
The Department of Popular Medical Clinics, in coordination with the Pharmacy and Warehouses Department, has commenced the distribution of chronic and general disease medications to its clinics across Baghdad and other governorates. The supply process, covering March and April 2025, began on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, and will continue until…
View -
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…
View -
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,…
View -
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…
View -
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…
View -
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…
View -
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…
View