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Media and Communications
CMC Affirms Iraq’s Commitment to Digital Transformation
Dr. Ali Al-Moayyed, Head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) Authority, emphasised that Iraq’s ongoing digital transformation, discussed at the DTI Youth Digital Transformation Forum in Baghdad, is poised to significantly impact the country’s future. The event, supported by the Prime Minister, highlighted the government’s and state institutions’ deep…
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Economy
UNCTAD Project: Key Customs Changes Expected
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Minister of Finance Mrs. Taif Sami Muhammad chaired a coordination meeting that could significantly impact the operational efficiency and international trade relations of the General Authority of Customs. This meeting, attended by the Director Generals of the General Authority of Customs, the Legal Department, the…
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Transport
Baghdad’s River Taxi Initiative Aims to Reduce Traffic Jams
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport is reviving its river taxi boat project, designed to offer an alternative mode of transport for citizens navigating Baghdad. This initiative aims to improve the persistent issue of traffic congestion by providing a sustainable alternative to road transport. In response to increasing traffic problems in…
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Heritage
Girsu: a Trip to Ancient Sumer with Dr Sébastien Rey
Aerial view of the British Museum rescue excavations at the Temple site showing the old 19th century trenches.
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International Relations
UNFPA and Iraq Sign Agreement to Enhance 2024 Population Census
On July 2, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Iraq signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the 2024 Population and Housing Census of Iraq. The agreement was formalised by Dr. Muhammad Ali Tamim, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning for…
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Society and Security
Baghdad Summit: Uniting Nations to Combat the Drug Crisis
The Second Baghdad International Conference on Combating Drugs concluded on July 22, 2024, with a significant gathering of interior ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Iran, Türkiye, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt, alongside the Secretary-General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, the President of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences,…
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Society
Iraqi Man Becomes Famous Food Vlogger in China
Ahmed Mohammed Jaber, a post-90s man from Iraq, is leading a peaceful life and enjoying a fulfilling career in China as a popular food vlogger with a combined total of more than 15 million followers on Chinese social media platforms. Jaber is better known among his Chinese followers by his…
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Environment
Iraq: Solar Power for Clean Future by 2030
Solar power in Iraq has significant potential due to the country’s abundant sunlight, with an average of about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar radiation. This makes Iraq an ideal candidate for solar energy projects, which can help diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The Iraqi government has…
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Business, Development and Industry
Iraq Powers Up North with Turkish Line
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the long-awaited Turkish-Iraqi power transmission line, via video conference, supplying the northern region with 300 megawatts through the KIsik station west of Mosul. The ceremony, attended by the Minister of Electricity, marked a significant milestone after a delay of twenty years. The Prime Minister…
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Business, Development and Industry
Iraq Partners with CETC for Infrastructure Growth
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with a delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC Group), which specialises in energy, construction technology, and infrastructure. During the meeting, Al-Sudani highlighted the government’s economic strategy, which focuses on forming productive partnerships and enhancing the investment climate in Iraq. This strategy…
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