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Meet Iraqi humanitarian Hisham Al-Dahabi

Published: 5th June, 2023 Date Taken: 4th June, 2023 Duration: 00:04:49 Category: Humanitarian, Social Meet Hisham Al-Dahabi, the man who decided to take care of the homeless and orphaned children in Iraq, after the war left many children without parental figures and more vulnerable than ever before. In 2017, Hisham…

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…

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…

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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

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…

Photographer Harem Sewasi’s captivating snaps from Iraq

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Wonderland Game City brings new joy to children of Baghdad

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

Baghdad: See Danish-Iraqi Chef Shaymaa serve up a storm

Published: 7th April 2023

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…

Iraq’s accession to UN Water Convention opens new opportunities to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the Middle East

Iraq today made history as the first country in the Middle East to join the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (known as the UN Water Convention). It becomes the 49th Party to this unique international legal and intergovernmental framework, which aims to ensure…

WFP IRAQ PARTNERS WITH THE MINISTRY OF TRADE TO REFORM THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN IRAQ

On Sunday, 26 March, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Letter of Cooperation (LoC) with the Government of Iraq’s Ministry of Trade (MoT) to formalize their collaboration to reform the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Iraq. By signing the LoC, WFP and MoT commit to providing access…

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…

Rising gold prices and unstable dollar impact trade at old Baghdad’s Gold Souk

WFP IRAQ FORCED TO REDUCE LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO DISPLACED IRAQIS AND SYRIAN REFUGEES DUE TO FUNDING SHORTFALL

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced today that due to funding shortfalls it will not be able to continue providing monthly food assistance to 137,000 Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who were being served by WFP in 27 camps. In addition, according to the current funding situation assistance to…

Germany and UNICEF step up their joint efforts to reach over one million vulnerable people in Iraq.

The Government of Germany, through the KfW Development Bank, has stepped up its efforts in supporting UNICEF with a €35 million grant to reach more than 1,000,000 people in Iraq, including returnees, vulnerable Iraqis, IDPs, Syrian refugees in and out of camps, host communities and marginalized groups. This partnership will…

UNFPA teams up with Viber to raise awareness on early marriage and facilitate information-sharing

UNFPA Iraq and Viber have officially launched a social media awareness campaign to promote information-sharing on early marriage in Iraq. The campaign seeks to engage young people in an easy and interactive approach, providing them with the necessary knowledge and information to make informed choices about their lives. The initiative…

Renovated Women Protection Centre in Baghdad provides hope for gender-based violence survivors

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, opened a newly renovated women’s protection centre in Baghdad on 11 March. The centre was upgraded and rehabilitated in partnership with UN-HABITAT with financial support from the French Government. The centre provides physical protection…

Explore Baghdad’s historic copper market, the Souq Al-Safafeer

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…

Association of Women Judges Commemorates International Day of Women Judges with the support of UN Iraq

Iraq’s Association of Women Judges commemorated the International Day of Women Judges for the first time in Iraq with the support of Honorable Chief Justice Faiq Zaidan and the United Nations in Iraq. In 2021, with Resolution 75/274, the United Nations General Assembly declared 10 March as the International Day…

Statement from the special representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq at the Iraq Climate Conference held in Basra

Excellencies,Distinguished guests, good morning. I’m very happy to be here and, if you allow me, I would like to open my remarks by paying tribute to Mr. Jassim al-Asadi. His lifelong commitment to environmental conservation is not only appreciated, but also essential. We need people like Mr. Jassim.…

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,…

UN renews commitment to Iraqi women and girls as Baghdad named the Capital of Arab Women 2023

On International Women’s Day (IWD), the United Nations family in Iraq renews its commitment to support the rights of women and girls in Iraq, and to advocate for the acceleration of their empowerment as well as the strengthening of gender equality. To mark the occasion in Iraq, the Council of…

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…

International security and military hardware manufacturers exhibit at Baghdad International Fair

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…

Shisha and sauna: get the full Baghdad barbershop experience

Transcript: Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq Remarks on the occasion of International Women’s Day

Good evening. I am glad to be here. And, I mean that. It is a real honour to address you all, on the occasion of 8 March, the day I would say in our calendar year, when we reflect on achievements and recommit to the further advancement of women. And,…

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…

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