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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…
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Al-Hilla river devastated by increased level of pollution
Al-Hilla river has suffered a lot of neglect during the period of the former regime, and even after its downfall, the accumulated waste surrounding the two banks of the river has remained. The Hilla governorate is directly responsible for the maintenance of the river as well as the cleanliness of…
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Disease hits Iraq’s fisheries
Date Created: 27 October, 2022 Reference Number: BAB2710221V For the fourth time since 2018, a fish kill has occurred in Babylon, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of tonnes of fish due to a return outbreak of the “Koi Herpes 3” virus.
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Disease hits Iraq’s fisheries
For the fourth time since 2018, a fish kill has occurred in Babylon, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of tonnes of fish due to a return outbreak of the “Koi Herpes 3” virus. A number of fish breeders in the Musayyib district, north of the Babil Governorate reported on…
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Iraq’s population growth and the strain on healthcare
Iraq’s surging population – which has now exceeded 40 million people, has correlated with a surge in demand for healthcare services, creating a strain on facilities and service providers. In Babylon, Future University College provides free dental care, including tooth extraction, filling, cleaning and implants. The clinic offers an alternative…
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Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Date Published: 27 October, 2022 Reference Number: BAB271022V Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood by the British military in 1937.
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Babylon’s bridges face collapse
Historic bridges dating back as far as 1937 risk collapse after years of neglect from authorities and lack of investment in key infrastructure, despite their strategic importance for transport, both civil and commercial. Al-Rafidain and Bailiya bridges are among the most famous bridges in Iraq and were built using wood…
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