VIDEOS
-
Dr. Paul Collins: Interview with the Chair of BISI
Professor Paul Collins, reveals to IINA the aims of the British Institute for the Study of Iraq, and the action plans to preserve heritage sites. BISI has been an important organisation for the development and protection of historical and artistical sites and items in Iraq. Dr. Collins expands on the…
Watch -
‘In the Shadow of Mesopotamia’: Ancient and Modern Art Meet
https://youtu.be/Cp8sUDDu1LE The French Institute in Baghdad welcomes an exhibition introduced by Lamia Al-Jewari, who uses many techniques to create her art, such as lithography and ink. The exhibition represents Iraq’s history through contemporary art. This has attracted many creative Iraqis who are looking to explore modern art in a historical…
Watch -
Media Ambassadors Conference: Celebrating the Future of Journalism
https://youtu.be/KXgKH1Ae1fw The Media Ambassadors Conference, held in the Baghdad International Fair Hall, by the Institute of Qualifying Arts for Media and Journalism Training and the Communications Authority serves as a platform to highlight the importance of media freedom, transparency, and responsible reporting. It aims to foster a culture of professional…
Watch -
Mahdi Laith: Helping Iraq’s Climate Change and Wildlife
https://youtu.be/KC39dhqY3TE An Iraqi Environmental Activist is spreading awareness on climate change and wildlife animals in Iraq through speeches and publications. He is hoping for a better environmental future in Iraq with a greater safety for animals. Click HERE to view the photo interview. Published: 6th July, 2023 Date Taken: 21st May, 2023…
Watch -
Banati: The Independent Haircare Venture
Banati, a small business enterprise, was founded in Baghdad by Hafsa Ali. The brand was founded to meet the demands for haircare products made with ingredients that have been proven to be effective but still trustworthy with no side-effects. Hafsa initially worked alongside her sisters but since demand increased, they…
Watch -
My Lost Country: a memoir of a father from Iraq
On the 1st of July, Ishtar Yasin Gutierrez introduced her documentary ‘My Lost Country’ at the SAFAR Film Festival at the French Institute of London. Ishtar shared a personal memoir of her late father, Mohsen Sadoon Yasin, an Iraqi theatre director. She produced the film using letters, photos, and home…
Watch -
The Baghdad-Basra Train: An Iraq Travel Experience
The Baghdad-Basra train, a key part of Iraq’s rail system, operates only three days a week, but is renowned for its impressive punctuality. To ensure the best passenger experience, an inspector thoroughly checks the train for cleanliness and readiness before each journey. The service caters to 348 passengers and is…
Watch -
Mangrove nursery in Basra to foster sustainability
https://youtu.be/lV-lIFieRtI In a ground breaking initiative, The Government of Basra, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and the University of Basra’s Marine Science Centre launched an ambitious mangrove nursery. This initiative, nested in the region’s tidal flats, is poised to yield up to one million mangrove seedlings annually, fostering…
Watch -
Meet Iraqi humanitarian Hisham Al-Dahabi
Published: 5th June, 2023 Date Taken: 4th June, 2023 Duration: 00:04:49 Category: Humanitarian, Social Meet Hisham Al-Dahabi, the man who decided to take care of the homeless and orphaned children in Iraq, after the war left many children without parental figures and more vulnerable than ever before. In 2017, Hisham…
Watch -
UN Security Council briefing by Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq
Madam President, Distinguished members of the Security Council, Thank you very much. With UNAMI’s next mandate renewal around the corner, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect, just a bit, and more importantly: to look ahead. In the past months, numerous people and entities have analysed the events…
Watch