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Key Themes and Outcomes of the 2024 Belt and Road Media Forum in Chengdu
On Wednesday, 28th August, the 2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road convened in Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. This significant event, themed “Enhancing Media Cooperation for Common Development,” brought together over 200 media executives, editors, and reporters from 191 organisations across 76 countries, including representatives…
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Discovering Iraq: Interview with Author Karen Dabrowska
In this interview, we delve into the fascinating journey of author Karen Dabrowska, whose passion for Iraq’s cultural heritage has led her to write multiple books on the subject, including the notable Iraq: Then & Now: A Guide to the Country and Its People. She recounts how her initial trip to…
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Travel Smarter with Iraq’s New Electronic Passport
Iraqi citizens will now be able to travel with more ease with the introduction of the country’s new e-passport. This improved document has been enhanced security features and streamlined processes, making international travel more secure and efficient. The e-passport has a microchip storing the holder’s biometric data, including fingerprints and…
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Iraqi Airways Welcomes Pilgrims Home After Hajj
Iraqi Airways representatives have announced the start of returning flights from Saudi Arabian airports back to Iraq following the conclusion of the Hajj rituals for the 1445 AH season. Eng. Munaf Abdul-Munim, General Manager of the company, stated that the first flight of the national carrier departed this morning, 21st…
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Tunisia Allows Visa-Free Entry for Iraqis
Following the 17th Session of the Joint Iraqi -Tunisian Committee in Baghdad, Tunisia announced the decision to cancel the requirement to obtain an entry visa for Iraqis. Under the new policy, Iraqi visitors can now enjoy visa-free entry into Tunisia for stays of up to 15 days, with a minimum…
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Iraqi Official Makes Visits Pilgrims in Mina Camps
In a move that surprised many, Sheikh Hussein Ali Al-Yasseri, head of Iraq’s Awqaf and Tribes Committee, visited the now very busy camps of Mina. This sacred valley, a key stop for Hajj pilgrims, was buzzing with activity as thousands prepared for the next leg of their journey. Al-Yasseri visted…
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The History of Mesopotamia: Interview with Professor & Archaeologist Roger Matthews
In an exclusive interview, Professor Roger Matthews, of the Archaeology Department at the University of Reading, speaks about his research and archaeological findings surrounding the prehistory and early history of the Mesopotamian region. Given your extensive research on Mesopotamia, could you explain why this region is considered the ‘cradle of…
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