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Culture
Iraq Through Memory’s Eyes: Interview with Curator Hafsa Alkhudairi
In a captivating conversation, Saudi-Iraqi curator Hafsa Alkhudairi shares her notable perspective on art, heritage, and the joy of storytelling through curation. Her journey into the art world began unexpectedly, moving from architecture through graphic communication before finding her true calling in contemporary art. Can you tell us about your…
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Health
Breast Cancer Screening for Female Finance Ministry Staff
As part of its commitment to promoting health awareness, the Ministry of Finance, under the patronage of Minister Taif Sami Mohammed, has launched an early breast cancer screening campaign for its female employees. Organised by the Minister’s Office – Women’s Affairs Department in collaboration with the Ministry of Health –…
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Society
Valentines Celebrations in Baghdad
Decorations adorn the streets of Baghdad in celebration of Valentine’s Day 2025. Stores across Baghdad, in areas such as Karrada, Mansour and Kadhimiya, are brimming with flowers, gifts and red decorations. This year, one of the most popular gifts was the classic teddy bear, bought by people all across Baghdad…
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International Relations
Iraq, Azerbaijan Plan Direct Flights and Trade Growth
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, met with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, on 15th February 2025 in Munich, where they discussed strengthening cooperation between their two nations. The ministers praised the historical and cultural ties shared by Iraq and Azerbaijan, emphasising the potential for enhanced collaboration…
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Business, Development and Industry
Iraq’s Kirkuk Stadium Set for 2025 Completion
Specialised teams from Iraq’s Ministry of Planning are closely monitoring the rehabilitation and development of Kirkuk Olympic Stadium, with the project now 86% complete and expected to be finalised by mid-2025. According to a ministry statement issued today, the teams recently conducted a field visit to assess the progress, identify…
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Oil and Gas
TotalEnergies Partners with Wood for Iraq Gas Growth
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded a $46 million, three-year contract by TotalEnergies to support a key energy project in Iraq. Under the agreement, Wood will provide front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, procurement support, and construction and commissioning assistance for the first phase of…
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Society
Transforming Shopping in Iraq
150 central markets are due to be established across Iraq, by the Iraqi Ministry of Trade, as part of the Cooperation Hypermarket launch. The initiative aims, not only to provide support to state employees, families of martyrs and those under social care, but also to balance local markets and limit…
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Oil and Gas
New 70,000 BPD Refining Unit Added at Maysan
In a strategic move to boost Iraq’s refining capabilities, the Ministry of Oil has announced the addition of a new refining unit at the Maysan Refinery, increasing its capacity by 70,000 barrels per day (bpd). This expansion is expected to play a significant role in enhancing the country’s domestic fuel…
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Oil and Gas
India Turns to Iraq for More Oil Supplies
India is expected to increase its crude oil imports from Iraq and other Middle Eastern suppliers in the coming months. According to Gurmeet Singh, Director General of the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), “India’s crude oil imports from Middle Eastern suppliers, including Iraq and Saudi Arabia, are expected to…
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Business, Development and Industry
Al-Qarya Mall: Supporting Iraqi Startups
Located in the heart of Baghdad at Al-Jadriya Mall, Al-Qarya (The Village) is a unique initiative designed to support Iraqi small businesses by providing affordable retail spaces for showcasing their products. Empowering Entrepreneurs with Affordable Spaces The concept behind Al-Qarya emerged from the need to offer small business owners larger,…
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