Arts, Culture and Events
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Iraq’s Ministry of Tourism Prepares for Arab Ministerial Council
In preparation for Iraq hosting the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism and the Forum on Inclusive Tourism Destinations from December 5th – 10th, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities scheduled a meeting, attended by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Tourism and Antiquities, the Director General of the Department of…
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Iraq Embraces Unity on International Tolerance Day
Established by the United Nations in 1995, International Day of Tolerance has been celebrated every year since 1996, to promote tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect among cultures and peoples. As the cradle of civilisation, Iraq is home to groups of people from all different cultural and religious backgrounds; a melting…
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Iraq Showcases Tourism Potential at London’s World Travel Market
Wrapping up a three-day event held at the Excel Centre in London, the Iraqi tourism sector has made a strong impression at the 45th edition of the World Travel Market. Running from the 4th-6th November, the event attracted over 45,000 travel professionals from across the globe. The Iraqi stand, led…
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New Al-Mudheef Theatre Celebrates Iraqi Identity and Creativity
Under the supervision of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mubarraq, it has been announced that the second edition of the Al-Mudheef Theatre Festival is due to take place this December. Al-Mudheef Theatre represents a fresh artistic experiment, aimed at strengthening young Iraqi’s sense of identity through theatre,…
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Culture Meets Climate Action at Baghdad Book Festival
The ‘I Am Iraqi, I Read’ festival opened its 12th annual event in Baghdad’s Abu Nuwas Gardens, bringing together more than 100 volunteers, united by their shared love of literature and community spirit. This year’s edition not only celebrated Iraq’s rich history and cultural ties to literature, but also shed…
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France Signs Deal with Iraq, Set to Boost Film Industry Development
Dr Arif Al-Saadi, the Cultural Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image, in a bid to boost creative cooperation between the two nations. The agreement creates a permanent institutional framework for exchanging expertise,…
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Iraq and Mauritania Forge Stronger Diplomatic Ties
A broad cooperation agreement was signed by Iraq and Mauritania, in an attempt to strengthen ties in culture, education, labour and trade. Formalised on October 14th, 2025, in Baghdad, during the second session of the Iraqi-Mauritanian Joint Committee, the ceremony was led by Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Professor Dr. Ahmed…
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Baghdad Coffee and Tea Festival Showcases Iraq’s Diverse Flavours
This week, Iraq celebrated its second edition of the Coffee and Tea Festival in its capital. Taking place at the Palm Complex in Baghdad, the event, organised by the Reza Alwan Cultural Foundation and Enfold Company, brought together nearly 70 coffee and tea companies from across Iraq and neighbouring nations.…
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Photos: Iraq National Day 2025 Celebrations Across Baghdad
October 3rd, 2025, marks the 93rd Iraq National Day. From all across Iraq, people took to the streets to celebrate Iraq gaining independence in 1932. To read the full report click here. Published: 4th October, 2025 Location: Baghdad Country: Iraq Editor: Amel Saleh Photographer: Noor Mohammed Mohsen Category: Events
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Young Iraqis Embrace Books at Baghdad Fair
The Ministry of Youth and Sports showcased its three-year journey of progress at the 26th annual Baghdad International Book Fair, with a special focus on its ‘Iqraa’ (Read) initiative. Acting Director General of the Department of Youth Culture and Arts, Dr. Muwaffaq Abdul Wahab, announced that the Ministry is presenting…
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