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Business, Development and Industry
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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Education
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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Oil and Gas
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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Transport
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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Arts, Culture and Events
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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Business, Development and Industry
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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Business, Development and Industry
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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Society and Security
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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Culture
National Library’s Cultural Collaboration with French Researcher Léon Dubois
As part of the National Library and Archives’ ongoing international cultural exchange programme, the Acting Director-General of the Library, Mr. Barq Raad Alawi, welcomed Léon Dubois, a photographer and representative of the French Embassy in Baghdad, on Tuesday. The visit forms part of the French Language Teaching Project (CELFI), aimed…
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Environment
Green Economy at Heart of Iraq-UK Climate Deal
In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations and addressing global environmental challenges, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Mr. David Lammy, at the Prime Minister’s residence in London. The high-level discussions revolved around expanding cooperation…
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