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Iraq Celebrates Children’s Rights Anniversary
Iraq celebrated its commitment to children’s rights with a vibrant event marking the anniversary of its ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Organised by the Children’s Culture House and under the patronage of the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, the celebration highlighted Iraq’s leadership…
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People’s General Hospital to Open This Week
The Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, conducted a field visit today to oversee the final preparations for the opening of the People’s General Hospital in the capital, Baghdad. Accompanying the Minister were the Governor of Baghdad, Mr. Abdul Muttalib Al-Alawi, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Health,…
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Iraq Offers Free Flights for Lebanese Citizens Returning Home
In a gesture of solidarity and support, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has directed the provision of free flights to Beirut for Iraqi guests currently in Lebanon, as well as for Lebanese citizens wishing to return to their homeland. The directive, issued on Tuesday, aligns with the government’s broader…
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Iraqi Fashion House Returns with Nineveh Showcase
The Iraqi Fashion House is set to resume its activities with a spectacular event in Nineveh, under the direction of Professor Dr. Fadhel Muhammad Hussein, Director General and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities. The highly anticipated show will take place on the 10th of December 2024…
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World Bank Supports Iraq’s Economic Reform Agenda
Minister of Finance Taif Sami Mohammed met with the World Bank’s representative in Iraq, Mr. Jean-Christophe Carré, to discuss strengthening cooperation to support development projects and economic reforms. The meeting, held in Baghdad on Tuesday, centred on aligning joint efforts to advance Iraq’s financial and economic priorities. Minister Sami reaffirmed…
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Children’s Culture House Exhibits Publications at Iraq Festival
The Children’s Culture House is playing a prominent role in the third edition of the Iraq International Children’s Festival, which kicked off today, January 12, 2024, at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds. The festival, set to run for seven days, was inaugurated by Baghdad Governor Mr. Abdul Muttalib Al-Alawi and Sheikh…
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FAO Hosts Training on Agroecology and Marshland Conservation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iraq, in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Environment (MoE), Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), and Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), hosted a five-day training workshop in Basra focused on agroecology and marshland conservation in southern Iraq. This training, part…
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Fitch Rates Iraq at ‘B-‘, With a Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Iraq’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-’ with a Stable Outlook. This decision highlights several positive developments despite challenges in Iraq’s economy. Oil Production Growth: Iraq is expected to see an increase in oil production, reaching 4.28 million barrels per day (mmbbl/d) in 2025…
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Parliamentary Committee Reviews Ministry of Oil’s Project Progress
The Ministry of Oil held a significant meeting today with the Parliamentary Strategic Planning Committee to review progress on government programme projects and outline future strategies. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Laila Al-Tamimi, a Member of the House of Representatives, included several Parliamentary Committee members. Representing the Ministry of Oil…
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Baghdad Welcomes Habib Al Mulla’s Legal Expertise
Habib Al Mulla and Partners, a leading law firm based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced its expansion into Iraq by establishing a new office in Baghdad. This move has been achieved in collaboration with Al Nesoor Law Firm, a highly regarded Baghdad-based legal practice with a 30-strong team…
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