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- Baghdad mosaic artist’s works a hit with foreign diplomats
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- Disease hits Iraq’s fisheries
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LATEST NEWS:
World Food Programme and Iraq develop a mangrove nursery in Basra to foster sustainable development and combat the climate crisis
Basra, Iraq – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the local government of Basra, Iraq’s Ministry of Environment, and the University of Basra’s Marine Science Centre started a mangrove nursery in the tidal flats region with the capacity to produce up to one million mangrove seedlings annually.…
PHOTOS: Drought impacts farmland in Babylon Governorate
Published: 24th May 2023 City: Babylon Country: Iraq Category: Environment
British Duchess of Edinburgh visits Iraq
London – The Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting Iraq at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPS), and to continue Her Royal Highness’s work to champion the survivors of conflict related sexual violence. The Duchess has spent two…
Iraq Football Podcast on the nation’s favourite sport
Hassanane Balal, founder of the Iraq Football Podcast spoke with the Iraq International News Agency on the topic of the significance of football in Iraq. Why did you choose to focus on Iraqi football? I noticed there was not enough coverage of football in Iraq when I started and following…
6000 artifacts return to Iraq from British Museum
London, UK – Announced by Iraq’s president as the second biggest repatriation project in Iraq’s history, 6000 artifacts dating back to different stages of the history of Iraq’s civilizations were returned following a loan to the United Kingdom in 1923 for a period of (100) years for the purposes of…
PHOTOS: Luxury and sports vehicles at Baghdad Auto Show
Published: 8th May 2023 City: Baghdad Country: Iraq
Photographer Harem Sewasi’s captivating snaps from Iraq
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The development of Iraq’s Ministry of Tourism
Published: 1st May
‘Dramatic’ 68% reduction in IS attacks in Iraq this year: Coalition
In a press conference held by the United States’ State Department’s Dubai Regional Media Hub, the topic of Iraq was discussed, including the current state of affairs in regards to IS attacks. Significantly, was the report by Major General Matthew McFarlane, who said: “Since the beginning of this year in…
PHOTOS: US Ambassador attends opening of Iraq’s first Cinnabon store
Cinnabon, the American bakery chain opened its first store in Iraq this week, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the United States Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski. The opening of the Cinnabon store marks another step in the expansion of foreign businesses into the Gulf nation. The new store, located…
Spanish-Iraqi Chamber of Commerce on exponential trade growth between nations
Madrid, Spain – The Spanish-Iraqi Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2008, to strengthen existing and create further commercial relations between entrepenurs and businesses in Spain and Iraq. Amanch Yajatun, the president of the Spanish-Iraqi Chamber of Commerce, discusses with the Iraq International News Agency the focus and recent developments…
From Cohibas to Kit Kats, Western imports on sale in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq – A rare combination of Cuban cigars and Western candy has hit the shelves in a shop in Baghdad. Cuban cigars, known for their unique taste and quality, have long been a favorite among cigar connoisseurs worldwide. However, due to trade embargoes and sanctions, they have been difficult…
Alex Reynolds on her solo motorcycle adventure across Iraq
In an interview with the Iraq International News Agency, British citizen Alex Reynolds, who earlier this year took on an epic journey across the nation of Iraq by motorcycle, spoke about her experience. Why did you choose to visit Iraq? I was curious about the history of the region, and…
Baghdad: Iconic Eid game Mheibes attracts crowds
The ancient game of Mheibes has been attracting crowds of enthusiastic players and onlookers in the streets of Iraq in recent weeks, as popularity surges during Eid celebrations. The traditional game, which dates back to the ancient Mesopotamian era, has long been a beloved pastime in Iraq, but has experienced…
Why Baghdad’s Babylon Rotana is one of Iraq’s finest
Baghdad Rotana Hotel is a luxurious five-star hotel located in the heart of Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq. The hotel is known for its exceptional hospitality, world-class amenities, and elegant decor. The hotel features 284 spacious rooms and suites that are equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs,…
Take a tour of the Iraq Stock Exchange
In an exclusive interview with the Iraq International News Agency, Taha Ahmed Abed Al Salam, the Executive Director of the Iraq Stock Exchange Market said: The Iraq Stock Exchange was established in 2004 based on the law number 74, in addition to the Securities Commission as the regulatory and supervisory…
Efforts made for lifting of Iraqi Airways’ EU ban
Iraq’s Minister of Transport Mr. Razzaq Muhebes Al-Saadawi held a meeting with senior officials of the International Aviation Association (IATA), in the Swiss capital Geneva, alongside the General Manager of the Iraqi Airways, Eng. Karim Kazem Hussein, to discuss the issue of Iraq Airline’s EU airspace ban. Mr. Saadawi met with…
International Women’s Day celebrated in Babylon
In Babylon, at Al Mustaqbal university colleage, a large festival was held with a special bazaar in which the focus was on the most important achievements in the social, economic, cultural and political fields, and an emphasis on equality based on gender. Mona Hamed, an attendee at the festival, said:…
PHOTOS: See inside the historic markets of Baghdad
Traditional Iraqi goods are at home on offer among modern stationary and arts and crafts supplies. Souq Al-Saray, situated in Old Baghdad in a narrow street surrounded by brick domes at the end of Al-Mutanabbi Street, is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Iraq. The busy market,…
QS: Iraq one of world’s fastest-growing research hubs
One of the world’s highest regarded university rankings bodies, QS, in an interview with the Iraq International News Agency, the topic of Iraq’s progress in the university sphere was discussed with Dr Shadi Hijazi. Iraq is one of the fastest growing research hubs in the world by some margin. Between…
From England to Iraq by train
United Kingdom based tour agency Lupine Travel which offers “once in a lifetime experiences in unique and hard to reach destinations” is to hold a “Wigan to Iraq” train trip to take place in September of this year. The Iraq International News Agency spoke with agency founder Dylan Harris about…
British Lord visits Iraq to strengthen UK-Iraq relations
Following his visit to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, Lord Tariq Ahmad, welcomed the UK and Iraq’s commitment to working together on shared challenges such as climate change, security, human rights and freedom of religion and belief. During his visit he met President Mr Abdul Latif Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammad…
Times University Rankings: Iraq’s “very positive growth” on prestigious list
In an interview with this agency, Phil Baty, Times Higher Education’s Chief Global Affairs officer spoke about the growth of Iraq’s universities.What trends in regards to Iraq’s universities has The Times University rankings noticed? University of Babylon was recently included for the first time in your rankings. Do you expect further…
Foreign fashion and diverse tastes on display in Baghdad Mall
As Iraq’s development continues, as does its internationalisation and the diversification of available goods and services. In Baghdad, the Baghdad Mall is a prime expample of such development. A mighty building featuring a multi-storey glass front, the mall is home to countless retailers, an arcade, food hall and cinema. The mall serves…
Babylon’s new Al-Zaki Hospital nears completion
Babylon’s Engineering Projects Department announced the resumption of work related to the Al-Zaki Hospital project in Babylon Governorate, where its construction nears the final stages. The hospital is built on an area of approximately 16 thousand square meters, divided into two parts, the first is the main building of…
Baghdad: Saj Alreef’s shawarma remains a hit after 20 years in Iraq’s capital
Published: 27th February 2022
Iraq’s Ministry of Culture and the British Museum’s partnership renewed amid new archaeological discoveries
Iraq’s Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani visited London last week as part of a delegation to annouce the ministry’s collaboration with the British Museum in renewed efforts in archaelogical investigation into the 4,500 year old ancient palace Girsu, in southern Iraq, regarded by the director of the museum…
Iraq’s love for purebred Arabian horses
The breeding of traditional purebred Arabian horses in Iraq has recently seen a resurgence, in order to revive ancestral heritage, as horses represent a sign of equestrianism and courage, as well as a strong relationship with their owners, so that some people call them after their sons. Purebred Arabian horses…
Sadam Hussein’s former palace in Babylon, 21 years on
Over 21 years on from his removal, the palace of Sadam Hussein remains standing despite attempts to convert the site into an archaeological museum. The palace built by the regime on an artificial hill in the ancient city of Babylon is an architectural masterpiece that testifies to the end of…
Campaigners at Babylon University call for an end to violence against women
In Babylon University, campaigners could be seen distributing leaflets promoting a nationwide campaign against violence towards women. Speaking to the Iraq International News Agency on the topic, civil rights activist Saroud Muhammad said: “This year’s non-violence activities aim to highlight that the rights of girls under eighteen years of age.” Calls have…
€10m contribution from Germany towards Iraq’s stabilisation announced
In a statement made today by the United Nations Development Programme, it was announced that the Federal Republic of Germany has made a €10m contribution through the UNDP’s flagship programme, the Funding Facility for Stabilisation. The contribution was formalised by the Minister of State at the Federal Office Tobias Linder.…
Baghdad: Fans celebrate Iraq’s Gulf Cup win in the capital
Tens of thousands of fans descended upon Iraq’s capital Baghdad to celebrate the country’s historic Gulf Cup victory against Oman on Thursday. The celebrations came despite a fatal stampede occurring in the stadium hosting the final, in Basra, during which four were killed and dozens were injured. The 3-2 victory…
5th anniversary of Iraq’s victory against ISIS celebrated
Hundreds attended a rally held in the grounds of Babylon’s Al-Mustaqbal University College, under the auspices of the Dean of the University’s Future College, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Magdy. In December 2017, then prime minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi declared the final victory against ISIS after Iraqi forces drove…
Iraq’s Social Welfare Laws aid over 1.5 million citizens
Iraq’s population was at a 31.7% poverty rate in 2020, according to the United Nations World Food Organization. The Social Welfare Law No. 11 of 2014 provides support to people in need of social care, including both Iraqi nationals and citizens of foreign countries residing in Iraq permanently and legally.…
Najaf’s Al-Huwaish book market’s selection grows
The province of Al-Najaf is home to one of Iraq’s cultural landmarks, Al-Huwaish Market, for its role as a refuge of literature. Inside the Al-Huwaish market, whose main corridor does not exceed three meters wide, and close to the shrine of Imam Ali, in the center of Najaf, Ali Muhammad,…
73-year-old Umm Jalal of Baghdad serves up traditional Iraqi grilled food to her loyal patrons
Hajja Zahra, who is nicknamed Umm Jalal, spends most of her time in her restaurant located in Baghdad governorate, which dates back more than 10 years. She said, “I am one of the people who love the kitchen and cooking, and I love delicious and elaborate food. I used my…
Football fans gather in cafes across Iraq to watch Iran vs USA’s World Cup clash
Published: 30th November 2022 City: Babylon Country: Iraq
The fish of the Gulf on sale in Basrah’s fish market, one of Iraq’s largest
The fish market in Basrah stocks more than 35 different species of fish and marine organisms, and the equivalent of 25 million dinars of fish is sold there daily. One of the sellers in the market, Sultan Al-Basri, said, “There are many types of sea fish, including shank fish, sea…
New partnership between Iraq and Japan’s International Cooperation Agency announced
The government of Iraq is implementing a new partnership between The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with a loan from the JICA to help improve living conditions in Iraq. With Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans, the government of Iraq aims to advance infrastructure…
Iraqi government abolishes tax on mobile data top-up fees
Prime Minister Al-Sudani chaired the fifth session of the Council of Ministers on the 22nd of November 2022 whereby it was announced that tax on mobile data top-up fees would be abolished after being imposed for over 5 years. In a statement by Al-Sudani’s office, seen by the Iraq International…
Preparations at Basrah International Stadium ahead of Iraq’s first Gulf Cup since 1979
After more than 40 years since last hosting, Iraq awaits the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup, which is scheduled to take place in under two months in the city of Basra, southern Iraq. The 25th Arabian Gulf Cup will be held from the 6th to the 19th of January next year,…
The rise of Iraq’s private universities
Iraq’s private universities and colleges are an important supportive channel for the country’s public universities in accepting graduate students from the secondary stages, however, private universities suffer from a number of problems and obstacles in their work, perhaps the most important of which being that the licensing and recognition process…
Baghdad mosaic artist’s works a hit with foreign diplomats
Mosaic art has often been associated with Islamic architecture and the decoration of ancient mosques, the most famous of which being the dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem. Mosaic, as Dr. Muhammad al-Rubaie, Director of Civil Coordination says, “is a Greek word meaning craft and making small cubes”. It…
Incentives and efforts to regulate Iraq’s medicine supply
Across Iraq, complaints of the disparity in pricing and irregularity of supply of medicine are widespread. In an interview with the Iraq International News Agency, a pharmacist in Babylon, who wishes to remain anonymous said “the lack of control over pharmaceutical companies is one of the reasons for the…
Iraq’s traditional sweets exported internationally
Dating back 10,000 years, Iraq’s traditional sweets are widely loved in the Arab world as well as further afield. Ali Al-Musawi, a local sweet shop worker in Babylon, says that he “sees this work as a hobby” and is “actively working to turn this into a long term profession”. Hassan…
Sports education expands across Iraq
In the provinces of Babylon, Karbala and Najaf, sports education has expanded through the establishment of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. The college has recently increased both the number of scientific branches covered in addition to the number of students enrolled. In 2011, postgraduate studies were introduced and 12…
19 May 2023
UN Security Council briefing by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq
Madam President,Distinguished members of the Security Council,Thank you very much. With UNAMI’s next mandate renewal around the corner, I would…
12 April 2023
Why Baghdad’s Babylon Rotana is one of Iraq’s finest
Baghdad Rotana Hotel is a luxurious five-star hotel located in the heart of Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq. The…
27 March 2023
Take a tour of the Iraq Stock Exchange
In an exclusive interview with the Iraq International News Agency, Taha Ahmed Abed Al Salam, the Executive Director of the…
1 March 2023
Foreign fashion and diverse tastes on display in Baghdad Mall
As Iraq’s development continues, as does its internationalisation and the diversification of available goods and services. In Baghdad, the Baghdad…
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Alex Reynolds on her solo motorcycle adventure across Iraq
In an interview with the Iraq International News Agency, British citizen Alex Reynolds, who earlier this year took on an epic journey across the nation of Iraq by motorcycle, spoke about her experience. Why did you choose to visit Iraq? I was curious about the history of the region,…
QS: Iraq one of world’s fastest-growing research hubs
One of the world’s highest regarded university rankings bodies, QS, in an interview with the Iraq International News Agency, the topic of Iraq’s progress in the university sphere was discussed with Dr Shadi Hijazi. Iraq is one of the fastest growing research hubs in the world by some margin.…
From England to Iraq by train
United Kingdom based tour agency Lupine Travel which offers “once in a lifetime experiences in unique and hard to reach destinations” is to hold a “Wigan to Iraq” train trip to take place in September of this year. The Iraq International News Agency spoke with agency founder Dylan Harris…
Times University Rankings: Iraq’s “very positive growth” on prestigious list
In an interview with this agency, Phil Baty, Times Higher Education’s Chief Global Affairs officer spoke about the growth of Iraq’s universities.What trends in regards to Iraq’s universities has The Times University rankings noticed? University of Babylon was recently included for the first time in your rankings. Do you expect…
American YouTuber Doug Barnard’s viral hits from Iraq with “the friendliest people in the world”
Facing initial uncertainty and unknowns about the country, it was when a YouTuber friend invited him along that 26 year old Doug Barnard of Simsbury, Connecticut, embarked on his first trip to Iraq in August 2021, following his travels in Saudi Arabia and Egypt during the coronavirus pandemic. A…
UNITED NATIONS REPORT
UK reaffirms commitment to the stability and security of Iraq: UK statement at the Security Council
Thank you, Madam President I’d like to thank the Special Representative for her very clear briefing and Ms Latif for her words about protecting the rights of women and girls. At the outset, Madam President, I would like to commend the continued work of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq.…
UN Security Council briefing by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq
Madam President,Distinguished members of the Security Council,Thank you very much. With UNAMI’s next mandate renewal around the corner, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect, just a bit, and more importantly: to look ahead. In the past months, numerous people and entities have analysed the events that shook…
Speech by the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, Mr. Ghulam Isaczai
Excellencies,Distinguished guests, good morning. Today, I have the honor of speaking at the 3rd Baghdad International Water Conference, at the invitation of H.E. Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, and H.E. Aoun Diab, Minister of Water Resources. I would like to begin by highlighting some positive developments related to…
Sweden contributes additional US$ 1.9 million to support stabilization in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq, 04 May 2023 – The Government of Sweden has contributed an additional SEK 20 million (US$ 1.9 million) to UNDP’s flagship programme, the Funding Facility for Stabilization. Today, a signing ceremony with Her Excellency Ms. Jessica Svärdström, the Ambassador of Sweden to Iraq, and UNDP Resident Representative in…
WFP and Ministry of Environment host national consultations on climate action in Iraq
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Iraq’s Ministry of Environment held a three-day national consultation event aimed at enhancing the country’s climate adaptation efforts. The workshop focused on bolstering Iraq’s climate information system with the aim of having unified and consolidated data across the entire country and strengthening…
UNIDO and Government of Japan collaborate on Sustainable Development of the Food Industry in Iraq
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan are proud to announce their collaboration on the “Emergency livelihood support to mitigate the food insecurity crisis among vulnerable people in Iraq” project. This project is part of Japan’s long-running support through the Japanese Supplementary Budget to the…
Canada Commits to Protect Iraq’s Mesopotamian Marshlands
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) signed an agreement for a project to protect Iraq’s southern Marshlands earlier this month, with a CAD 5 million (approximately US$ 3.7 million) contribution to increase biodiversity protection and people resilience in…
FAO and partners continue to boost agricultural livelihoods in Nineveh
FAO representative in Iraq, Dr Salah El Hajj Hassan led a mission to several sites in Nineveh to follow up on the implementation of FAO-EU funded project, “Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Nineveh Governorate in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) joined…
Government of Iraq and UNDP sign Memorandum of Understanding to boost the fight against corruption
The Government of Iraq, represented by the Prime Minister’s Office, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have reaffirmed their partnership and commitment to preventing and combating corruption in Iraq by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in the public and private sectors.…
WHO Representative in Iraq meets with the Iraqi Prime Minister on World Health Day
The WHO Representative, Dr Ahmed Zouiten, met today in Baghdad with the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, on the occasion of the celebration of World Health Day, which also commemorates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of WHO on 7 April 1948. The meeting discussed the collaboration between…
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