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Religion
Celebrating Iraq’s Christian Heritage
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani marked Christmas Eve by joining Iraq’s Christian community at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Karrada, Baghdad. The event, held in the heart of the capital, celebrated unity and showcased Iraq’s religious diversity. During the Mass, Al-Sudani addressed the Christian community in Iraq, by extending heartfelt blessings…
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Business, Development and Industry
iQ Networks and GBI Sign Historic Fibre Deal in Iraq
On January 7th, iQ Networks, a subsidiary of the iQ Group, marked a historic milestone in Iraq’s telecommunications sector by signing the country’s first-ever Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) dark fibre framework agreement with Gulf Bridge International (GBI). The signing ceremony, held in Baghdad, signals Iraq’s growing prominence as a…
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Health
Expert Medical Team Excels in Herniated Disc Surgery
A medical team at the Neurological Hospital, part of the Baghdad Rusafa Health Department, has successfully operated on a 27-year-old patient suffering from debilitating back pain and numbness in the lower extremities. Dr. Samir Al-Dalfi, Director of the Neurological Hospital, stated that comprehensive medical examinations revealed the patient had multiple…
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Business, Development and Industry
Al-Manathira Sewage Plant Now Operational
The Ministry of Planning has announced the completion of the sewage treatment plant project in Al-Manathira district, Najaf Governorate, marking a significant milestone in improving both environmental and service conditions for local residents. This announcement follows a recent visit by the ministry’s specialized field follow-up teams, who assessed the progress…
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Conferences and Events
Baghdad Prepares to Shine as Arab Tourism Capital 2025
Baghdad is preparing to take centre stage as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2025, with significant efforts led by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities. The Minister, Professor Dr Ahmad Fakkak Al-Badrani, chaired a meeting of the Central Committee to finalise plans for the grand launch, attended by senior…
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Business, Development and Industry
Iraq-Korea Contract Revives Bismayah Housing Project
As the new year begins, the National Investment Commission (NIC), led by Professor Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya, extends heartfelt wishes for a year filled with prosperity and blessings to all residents and registrants of the Bismayah City Project. Addressing key inquiries and concerns, the NIC provides the following updates: The…
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Heritage
Masqanta Church Rehabilitation Efforts Underway in Mosul’s Old City
The Technical Deputy Governor of Nineveh, Omar Namik Al-Moula, recently conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation work at the historic Masqanta Church (Chaldean), located in the Al-Mayasa neighbourhood in the southern part of Mosul’s Old City. He was accompanied by the Inspector of Antiquities and Heritage of Nineveh,…
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Education
Iraqi and Dutch Universities Explore Research Partnerships
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ms. Janet Alberda, to discuss enhancing scientific and academic cooperation between Iraqi and Dutch universities. During the meeting, Dr. Al-Aboudi highlighted the Ministry’s strategic vision of internationalising academic standards and…
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Health
New Dental Facility Serves 300K in Wasit
The Wasit Health Department has inaugurated a specialised dental centre in Al-Suwaira District, located north of Kut City. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Al-Hasnawi, Governor of Wasit, Dr. Muhammad Jamil Al-Mayah, and local government officials. This initiative aligns with the priorities of the…
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Business, Development and Industry
Nasiriyah-Kut Road Maintenance Links 4 Iraqi Governorates
A critical infrastructure project connecting the governorates of Dhi Qar, Wasit, Qadisiyah (Diwaniyah), and Maysan is making progress, with the Ministry of Planning conducting a field inspection today. The Nasiriyah-Kut road maintenance project spans a 28-kilometre stretch for the return passage and plays a vital role in regional connectivity. According…
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