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River of Black Stone Exhibition: Interview with Artist Emii Alrai
Art has long been a powerful means of navigating identity, history, and personal experience. For Emii Alrai, a British-Iraqi artist, sculpture and installation serve as a way to interrogate heritage, materiality, and the structures that shape our understanding of the past. At Compton Verney in Warwickshire, Emii Alrai’s latest exhibition,…
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Iraq-Turkey Talks Focus on Regional Cooperation
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Turkey, Mr. Majid Al-Lajmawi, met with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Nuh Yilmaz, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. Held at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors…
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Iraq’s Digital Payment System Sees Rapid Growth
His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to digital transformation in the financial sector during the inauguration of the 9th Finance and Banking Services Exhibition and Conference. The event brought together key banks and payment companies operating in…
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Baghdad’s Green Future
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially launched the ‘Baghdad Sustainable Forests Project’, the developments of which, are taking place on the former Al-Rashid campsite, marking a significant milestone in Iraq’s environmental efforts. During the launching ceremony, Al-Sudani emphasised the importance of this project, as one of the first…
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Iraq and Switzerland: A New Era in Tax Cooperation
Iraq and Switzerland took a significant step towards enhancing economic cooperation by initialling an agreement to prevent double taxation and tax evasion on income and capital. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, and is expected to create a more favourable investment climate for businesses operating between the…
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The Significance of the 10th Iraqi-Russian Meeting
The 10th meeting of the Iraqi-Russian Joint Committee was held on the 26th February 2025 in Baghdad, co-chaired by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Russia’s Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivliev. The discussions heavily focused on the deep historical ties between the two nations and their…
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BP Expands Investment in Iraq’s Kirkuk Oil Fields
BP has finalised an agreement with the Iraqi government to invest in the redevelopment of Kirkuk’s giant oil fields, focusing on oil, gas, power, and water infrastructure. The deal, pending final approval by Iraq’s Council of Ministers, includes plans for a new operating entity comprising personnel from the North Oil…
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Philip Juma’s Culinary Journey – Elevating Iraqi Cuisine in the UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hyJ2V7JuGc Philip Juma, the visionary chef behind Juma Kitchen, made a bold leap from finance to food with a singular mission: to introduce the best of Iraqi cuisine to London’s diverse culinary landscape. What began as a passion project has since evolved into a celebrated dining experience, now a fixture…
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Coffee, Cats, and Art at Miu Zone
The recently opened ‘Miu Zone’ in Baghdad is the first of its kind across Iraq, offering a unique experience for cat lovers. The cafe allows visitors to enjoy their time in a calm environment, surrounded by cats. The cafe is designed to have a cosy atmosphere, with different colours and…
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NIC and IFC Discuss Iraq’s Economic Growth Plans
The National Investment Commission (NIC) held an expanded meeting on Monday, February 24th, with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to discuss strengthening collaboration in project financing, technical consultation, and investment promotion in Iraq. Discussions focused on mechanisms to improve Iraq’s business environment, including support for feasibility studies,…
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