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Health
Iraq Opens New Emergency Room at GSD Al Najaf Teaching Hospital
A GKSD-GSD delegation led by President Kamel Ghribi concluded the mission in Iraq during which the emergency room of the GSD Al Najaf Teaching Hospital was inaugurated. It is one of the two hospitals managed by the healthcare group in Iraq. The commitment made by Kamel Ghribi has borne fruit…
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Travel
Iraq Halts Visa on Arrival for Several Countries
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior has announced a significant change to its visa policy, discontinuing the issuance of visas on arrival for citizens of several countries, effective from 2 March 2025. The affected countries include: United States of America China Russia United Kingdom Australia South Korea Japan New Zealand Switzerland…
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Arts, Culture and Events
River of Black Stone Exhibition: Interview with Artist Emii Alrai
Art has long been a powerful means of navigating identity, history, and personal experience. For Emii Alrai, a British-Iraqi artist, sculpture and installation serve as a way to interrogate heritage, materiality, and the structures that shape our understanding of the past. At Compton Verney in Warwickshire, Emii Alrai’s latest exhibition,…
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Diplomacy
Iraq-Turkey Talks Focus on Regional Cooperation
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Turkey, Mr. Majid Al-Lajmawi, met with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Nuh Yilmaz, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. Held at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors…
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Finance
Iraq’s Digital Payment System Sees Rapid Growth
His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to digital transformation in the financial sector during the inauguration of the 9th Finance and Banking Services Exhibition and Conference. The event brought together key banks and payment companies operating in…
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Environment
Baghdad’s Green Future
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially launched the ‘Baghdad Sustainable Forests Project’, the developments of which, are taking place on the former Al-Rashid campsite, marking a significant milestone in Iraq’s environmental efforts. During the launching ceremony, Al-Sudani emphasised the importance of this project, as one of the first…
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Economy
Iraq and Switzerland: A New Era in Tax Cooperation
Iraq and Switzerland took a significant step towards enhancing economic cooperation by initialling an agreement to prevent double taxation and tax evasion on income and capital. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, and is expected to create a more favourable investment climate for businesses operating between the…
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Energy
The Significance of the 10th Iraqi-Russian Meeting
The 10th meeting of the Iraqi-Russian Joint Committee was held on the 26th February 2025 in Baghdad, co-chaired by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Russia’s Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivliev. The discussions heavily focused on the deep historical ties between the two nations and their…
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Oil and Gas
BP Expands Investment in Iraq’s Kirkuk Oil Fields
BP has finalised an agreement with the Iraqi government to invest in the redevelopment of Kirkuk’s giant oil fields, focusing on oil, gas, power, and water infrastructure. The deal, pending final approval by Iraq’s Council of Ministers, includes plans for a new operating entity comprising personnel from the North Oil…
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Lifestyle
Philip Juma’s Culinary Journey – Elevating Iraqi Cuisine in the UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hyJ2V7JuGc Philip Juma, the visionary chef behind Juma Kitchen, made a bold leap from finance to food with a singular mission: to introduce the best of Iraqi cuisine to London’s diverse culinary landscape. What began as a passion project has since evolved into a celebrated dining experience, now a fixture…
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