Events
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Iraqi National Team World Cup Qualifying Match Postponed
In light of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Iraq National coach, Graham Arnold, has requested to postpone the Iraq football team’s qualifying match for the upcoming World Cup. One of the contributing factors was the closure of all airports across the United Arab Emirates, restricting travel to and…
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Ramadan Food Bank Introduced in Iraq By the Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Culture’s Dar Al-Mamoun for Translation and Publishing has launched today, 23 February, this year’s first edition of its quarterly English magazine, Gilgamesh, with a focus on the various Iraqi Women’s days celebrated in March. The new digital edition dedicated a section highlighting the role of Iraqi women in…
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Lent and Ramadan Celebrated at the Same Time, for the First Time in 30 Years
This year, Iraq finds itself in a remarkable moment of spiritual harmony – in an event that occurs once every 30-33 years, Ramadan and Lent will coincide. Both began on the 18th of February this year. Ramadan is the month of prayer, and fasting from dawn to sunset in the…
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Photos: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
On February 18th, Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrated the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, with a conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya, at Waterstones bookshop. Click here to read the full interview with author Saleem Haddad. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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UNESCO Representative Visits Al Malwiyah Minaret
Iraq’s Al-Malwiyah Minaret in Samarra was visited by a UNESCO representative in Iraq, earlier this week. The Al-Malwiyah Minaret, also known as the Great Mosque of Samarra, is largely regarded as a unique architectural landmark, and a symbol of the history behind Iraq’s civilisations. This visit came as part of…
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Iraqi Storytelling and Legacy: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
From The Epic of Gilgamesh, the world’s oldest surviving written story, to Al-Mutanabbi, widely regarded as one of the most influential poets in the Arabic language, Iraq’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in storytelling. For centuries, stories have provided a space for creative expression, emotional release and, at times, quiet…
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Iraqi Palestinian Author, Saleem Haddad, Celebrates the Release of Novel ‘Floodlines’ in UK
Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrates the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, demonstrating the continued cultural contributions of the Iraqi diaspora. On February 18th, Haddad appeared at Waterstones, Islington, in conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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Photos: Baghdad’s 2025 Christmas Celebrations
Celebrated across Iraq, by Christian communities alongside neighbours of other faiths, Christmas 2025 was a gentle yet powerful expression of inclusivity and shared humanity. From quiet church services to shared greetings, decorations and visits, the festive spirit captured a warm sense of belonging and mutual respect. Published: 12th January, 2025 Location:…
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Opening of the First Digital Library in Baghdad
In a big step forward in the country’s journey towards knowledge advancement, Iraq has officially opened its first and largest digital library in Baghdad. The project comes as part of a comprehensive government vision, targeted towards strengthening digital governance and enabling easier access to knowledge resources, in particular for students…
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CPD Expo 2025 Connecting Professionals With Global Opportunities
London’s Excel Centre opened its doors from the 12th-13th November for their newly launched expo – CPD (continuing professional development) and Retrain. The programme is set to become a landmark event for professionals and organisations striving to stay ahead in an ever-changing world. For exhibitors, the expo offers a rare…
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