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Iraq Foundation Event: New Economic Opportunities for UK Investors
The Iraqi Foundation for Foreign Policy held its inaugural event on 21st November 2024 at the Palace of Westminster, London, focusing on Iraq’s economic development and opportunities for collaboration between Iraq and the United Kingdom. Mohammed al-Najjar, Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister on Investment Affairs and CEO of the…
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Shanasheel Al Basra Museum Welcomes UN Special Representative
Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), visited the Shanasheel Al Basra Museum as part of his ongoing visit to southern Iraq. During his visit, Dr. Al Hassan explored the…
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Baghdad Trade Fair to Host 22 Countries in February
The Ministry of Trade has announced its readiness for the 48th session of the Baghdad International Fair, set to take place from 1st-7th February 2025. The event is expected to draw significant international attention, with 22 countries and between 600 to 700 local, Arab, and international companies confirmed to participate.…
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New Executive Programme Signed by Iraq and Iran
The second edition of the Iraqi-Iranian Science Week commenced in Karbala, drawing participation from over 100 universities across Iraq and Iran. This significant event was marked by the presence of prominent figures, including the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, members of the Parliamentary Education Committee,…
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CPECC Explores Opportunities in Oil and Gas Development
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, welcomed a delegation from the China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) to discuss key opportunities for collaboration in Iraq’s energy sector. The discussions centred on strategies to advance the development of the oil industry and…
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Umm Qasr Port Achieves High Cargo Unloading Efficiency
Umm Qasr North Port has efficiently completed unloading operations for a total of 1,816 containers, 352 cars, and various goods, at a rate of three ships docked at the port’s docks. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of Iraqi Ports, highlighted that this accomplishment followed the directives of Iraq’s Minister of…
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Andrei Stenin Competition Invites Young Talent Worldwide
Moscow has officially opened submissions for the 11th International Young Photojournalist Competition, held in memory of Russian photojournalist Andrei Stenin. The announcement, made on Stenin’s birthday, 22 December, continues a tradition that honours his legacy. Stenin, a photojournalist for the Rossiya Segodnya media group, tragically lost his life in 2014…
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BAE Systems to Support Iraq’s Security Modernisation
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met yesterday in London with a high-level delegation from BAE Systems, led by the company’s CEO, Charles Woodburn. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence, highlighted Iraq’s growing focus on modernising its defence capabilities and enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure. The discussions focused on BAE Systems’…
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Iraq and Shell Discuss Energy Growth
Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Al-Sudani met with Shell CEO Wael Sawan in a significant move to strengthen Iraq’s economic ties. The meeting, took place on Wednesday January 15th, 2025, and focused on improving cooperation between Iraq and Shell, one of the world’s leading companies in the oil and gas…
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Iraq-UK Security Cooperation: Al-Sudani Meets Yvette Cooper
On January 15, 2025, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani held an important meeting with the United Kingdom’s Home Secretary, Ms. Yvette Cooper, at his residence in London. The meeting was centred around strengthening security cooperation between Iraq and the UK, with a particular focus on enhancing the capabilities of security…
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