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Travel
Tigris Transit: Navigating Traffic-Free with River Taxis
Baghdad – (iina) In response to the traffic congestions in Baghdad, the Iraqi Ministry of Transport introduced a transportation solution: the river taxi system. This initiative offers citizens an efficient and affordable means of travel along the Tigris River, marking a significant advancement in the city’s transportation sector, long obstructed…
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Social
Saham Al-Mutawalli Street in Al-Adhamiya Attracts Visitors
Saham Al-Mutawalli Street, situated in Baghdad’s Al-Adhamiya district, is well-known for its array of shops offering women’s accessories. It extends from the intersection of Al-Sabah Street to Ras Al-Hawash, leading to the primary street of Al-Adhamiya. In its prime during the 1970s, the street saw a surge in the opening…
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Heritage
Iraq’s Natural History Museum in Baghdad
The Iraq Natural History Museum is located in Baghdad and was established in 1946. It contains the oldest scientific publications. The museum exhibits many different types of organisms such as animals, insects, and plants to represent the wildlife of Iraq. Also, there are pre-historic items such as dinosaur skeletons, homo…
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Religion
Easter Mass at St. George’s Episcopal Anglican Church in Baghdad
On Sunday 31st March, Iraqi Catholics and Protestants celebrated Easter Sunday, commemorating the resurrection (rising from the dead) of Jesus Christ. This was led up to by what Catholics/Protestants refer to as the ‘Holy Week’. It represents Jesus’ last days as well as his crucifixion, and these days are honoured…
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Heritage
The Ancient Neighborhoods of Baghdad
Al-Fadl neighborhood is named after a mosque established near the tomb of Fadl ibn Sahl ibn Bishr al-Shafi’i, a preacher from Baghdad who passed away in the year 548 AH. Al-Fadl is considered to be one of the neighborhoods of ancient Baghdad. It is located on the side of Al-Rusafa,…
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Humanitarian
The Fadak Association for Orphans Care Hosts Communal Iftar in Baghdad
In a demonstration of compassion and community spirit, The Fadak Association for Orphans Care recently organised a communal Iftar (breaking of fast) event in Baghdad, catering to orphans and the underprivileged during the holy month of Ramadan. The event featured a carefully curated banquet offering a variety of traditional dishes…
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Business, Development and Industry
New Adjustment to the Official Working Hours in Iraq
The Council of Ministers has granted approval for the starting and ending times of official working hours at the headquarters of ministries, their affiliated bodies, and non-affiliated entities for a trial period of three months following Ramadan. This decision will be subject to reassessment by the committee according to the…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Sustaining Tradition: Pottery and Reed Crafts in Modern Homes
For thousands of years, clay utensils for cooking and storing food have been an integral part of households in Sumer, the earliest known civilisation in what is now southern Iraq. Pottery holds a profound significance in Iraqi culture, where ancient civilisations relied on clay for constructing homes, crafting cooking tools,…
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Media and Communications
The CMC Hosts UN Human Rights Office Acting Director
The head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) receives the Acting Director of the Human Rights Office at the United Nations Mission in Iraq. Dr. Ali Moayyed, the head of the CMC, received Mr. Robert White, the Acting Director of the Human Rights Office affiliated with the United Nations…
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Arts, Culture and Events
International Women’s Day: Women Producers Exhibition at Dijlah Touristic Village
On the Friday of March 8th 2024, woman worldwide came together to honour International Women’s Day. In the heart of Baghdad’s Dijlah Touristic Village, a group of enterprising women curated an event: the Women’s Producers Exhibition and Bazaar. Led by Zahraa Al Ali and Ola Al Khafaji, the exhibition showcases an array…
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