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Al-Chibayish Marsh Thrives During Tourist Season
Nasiriyah – (iina) Al-Chibayish marsh is a natural wetland in Nasiriyah. The wetland comes from the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, where many animals reside, such as birds and fishes, as well as other living things like papyrus plants. Tourists are now very keen to explore this area of Iraq due…
The Statue of Kahramana Pours Courage on Iraqis
Baghdad – (iina) The famous Iraqi sculptor and artist, Mohammed Ghani Hikmat, enlightens a road in Baghdad by making a statue of Kahramana. This statue is an important figure in the story of ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’ from the ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ tales. The role of…
Traditional Winter Iraqi Street Food Keeping Citizens Warm
https://youtu.be/XEba4yziLiU Baghdad – (iina) The citizens of Baghdad come together around a winter dish that is traditional to Iraqis in cold seasons. The Bagila is a type of bean which they season with sour flavours such as lemon. This kind of street food brings warmth in every sense of the…
Home-Made Omani Products Exhibited at the Omani Festival
Baghdad – (iina) As Iraq and Oman are solidifying their relations, an exhibition of traditional Omani products is held in Baghdad. The independent business owners embody their country’s heritage through Bukhoor, honey, and jewellery. The festival creates a festive environment for the visitors who explore the Omani culture. Published: 6th…
Wadi Al-Salam: One of the Largest Cemeteries in the World
Najaf – (iina) The Wadi Al-Salam Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Iraq where millions of Iraqi Muslims are peacefully rested. There are many important figures buried there, including kings, sultans and princes. The cemetery is located at a very close distance from the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali bin…
6 December 2023
Traditional Winter Iraqi Street Food Keeping Citizens Warm
https://youtu.be/XEba4yziLiU Baghdad – (iina) The citizens of Baghdad come together around a winter dish that is traditional to Iraqis in…
4 December 2023
Toyota Car Services in Baghdad
https://youtu.be/N2B_vdmrza0 Baghdad – (iina) The car trading company, SAS, shares its unique Toyota services in Iraq. The showroom provides with…
28 November 2023
Baghdad’s Book Festival Brings Citizens Together
https://youtu.be/_z4kR0oewRY Baghdad – (iina) The capital of Iraq held its annual festival of “I Am Iraqi…I Read”, where Iraq’s culture…
23 November 2023
Toyota Cars Available in Baghdad
https://youtu.be/BmCJ2KQeqoo Baghdad – (iina) In an exclusive interview, Dr. Sabah Kadhim Mahal, the Manager of the Baghdad branch of SAS,…
20 November 2023
The Head of Tourism Authority of Iraq Speaks on New Touristic Developments
https://youtu.be/-6Yo5pMzMFM London – (iina) The Head of Tourism Authority, Dhafer Mahdi, reveals all the new resources Iraq is putting in…
17 November 2023
Iraq’s President and Ambassadors Gather for Conference on Iraq’s Foreign Relations
https://youtu.be/APWnjsfpQsw Baghdad – (iina) The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a conference on the ‘Iraqi Diplomacy: Balanced International Relations…
1 November 2023
Independent Pastry Shop Run By 19 Year-Old Iraqi Girl
Baghdad – (iina) In the area of Adhamiya in Baghdad, Walaa sells pastries for the citizens. Walaa, a brave and…
1 November 2023
Dhafer Mahdi Speaks on Plans to Promote Tourism in Iraq
https://youtu.be/E-HEYgSvGGo Baghdad – (iina) The Head of Tourism Authority, Dhafer Mahdi, introduces his plan of participating in international exhibitions of…
30 October 2023
Music of Iraq: Sumariyat Musical Band
https://youtu.be/YoT3LAatTXE Baghdad – (iina) In an exclusive interview with the General Director of the Department of Musical Arts, Maestro Alaa…
25 October 2023
The Minister of Culture Stresses the Importance of Sustainability in New Build Tourism Project
https://youtu.be/XmSMFToALLE Baghdad – (iina) In a conference about the Sustainable Tourism Villages held by the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and…
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Press Conference: Media Coverage for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isPC7-5K6xA Press Conference was held to commence at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain for the launch of the comprehensive coverage of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, stressing that the Communications and Media Commission determined to make the media coverage for Arbaeen this year, the largest in its history. Published: 25th…
Interview with Dr. Paul Collins Discussing BISI
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Paul Collins, the chair of The British Institute for the Study of Iraq, speaks on the development of the organisation and its projects. Q1. Could you tell us about the British Institute for the Study of Iraq? So, the British Institute for the Study…
Iraq has a global cultural heritage that must be protected
In an exclusive interview, Dr Evangelos Kyriakidis, the founding Director of the Heritage Management Organization, discusses the the challenges of heritage preservation. Q1. Can you tell us about the Heritage Management Organization? The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE) aims to empower those who look after heritage, tangible and intangible, so…
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…
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.…
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Conference on Peacebuilding in the MENA Regions
Geneva, Switzerland – (iina) The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) hosts a conference on the 28th of September about the role of media in conflict resolution, peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts in the Middle-East and North Africa, using Iraq as a model. They are partnering with the Permanent Mission of…
Mangrove nursery in Basra to foster sustainability
In a ground breaking initiative, The Government of Basra, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and the University of Basra’s Marine Science Centre launched an ambitious mangrove nursery. This initiative, nested in the region’s tidal flats, is poised to yield up to one million mangrove seedlings annually, fostering biodiversity,…
World Food Programme and Iraq develop a mangrove nursery in Basra
Basra – (iina) 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…
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 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…
Speech by Mr. Ghulam Isaczai, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq
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…
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…
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