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Iraq, Switzerland Eye Stronger Private Sector Cooperation
A round of political consultations was held at the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad between Undersecretary Mr. Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Bahr Al-Ulum, and Ambassador Monika Schmitz Kirgöz, Assistant Secretary of State for the Middle East and North Africa at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The meeting…
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UNESCO Delegation Visits Ancient City of Ashur
A UNESCO delegation has visited the ancient city of Ashur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Iraq, to assess the condition of the site and review ongoing conservation efforts. Led by Ms. Tatania, the delegation’s head, the team of international experts reaffirmed UNESCO’s commitment to protecting Mesopotamian heritage, describing…
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Disability Employment Network Launched in Iraq’s Private Sector
The first meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Iraqi National Network for Employers Interested in Empowering and Employing People with Disabilities was held at the headquarters of the Iraqi Federation of Industries. The network, launched in December 2024, is a joint initiative by the Federation and the International Labour…
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Iraq and France Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, received the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Jean-Noël Barrot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors and saw both sides exchange views on pressing…
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Shandong Signs Major Infrastructure Contract for New Sadr City
Baghdad’s Mayor, Eng. Ammar Musa Kazim, has officially sponsored the signing ceremony of a significant infrastructure contract for the new Sadr City. The agreement, reached between the Baghdad Municipality’s Projects Department and Shandong Hi-Speed, marks a major milestone in the capital’s urban development plans. The contract entails the implementation of…
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Baghdad Seminar Raises Awareness on Plastic Hazards
A cultural and educational seminar held recently in Baghdad brought together environmental experts, intellectuals, and activists to raise awareness about the growing environmental threat posed by plastic consumption. Titled “Reducing Plastic Consumption: An Individual and Community Responsibility,” the event aimed to encourage public discourse on sustainable living and personal accountability…
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Abbasid Palace Welcomes NATO Mission Delegation
Abbasid Palace Welcomes NATO Delegation Amid Rising Cultural Tourism in Iraq Abbasid Palace Welcomes NATO Delegation Amid Rising Cultural Tourism in Iraq Abbasid Palace Welcomes NATO Delegation Amid Rising Cultural Tourism in Iraq A delegation from the NATO Mission in Iraq, headed by General Lucas Schrurz, paid a visit to…
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Iraqi Drilling Company Completes Drilling of 13 New Oil Wells
In line with the directives of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Iraqi Drilling Company has successfully completed the drilling of 13 new oil wells and the remediation of 53 others across various fields between January and 21 April 2025. Director…
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Iraq, Kuwait Discuss Arab Summit and Cooperation
His Highness the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. At the outset, Minister Hussein conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency the President of…
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Empowering Youth Voices in Baghdad
The Department of Youth and Sport in Iraq has initiated a rehabilitation workshop to focus on delivering social and psychological support. The workshops are running as part of a strategic plan for 2025. The initiative, held in collaboration with the University of Baghdad, aims to empower youth to combat extremism…
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