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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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Basra Salt Production Expands Toward 500,000 Tons
Basra Salt, operated by the General Company for Mining Industries, has increased its annual production to more than 400,000 tons for the fourth year running. The company has set its sights on reaching 500,000 tons by 2026, reflecting sustained growth and development in Iraq’s industrial salt sector. Engineer Muhammad Qasim…
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GCC Electricity Grid to Connect with Iraq by 2026
Iraq is set to receive a new source of electricity from the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in April 2026, marking the first time the GCC’s regional power network will link with a country outside the Gulf. The interconnection project, launched in December 2022, will supply approximately 600 megawatts…
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Iraq’s Pipeline Company Signs Strategic Partnership With Broguin Ltd.
The Iraqi Oil Pipeline Company has signed a strategic partnership with Broguin Ltd. to expand technical and investment cooperation, implement strategic projects, and provide engineering and technical services for the oil sector. The agreement aims to carry out projects using globally approved contractual methods, ensuring flexibility in performance and optimising…
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Al-Sudani Meets EU Ambassador to Strengthen Iraq Ties
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with the European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Klemens Semtner, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across investment, trade, energy, and environmental initiatives. The meeting also focused on implementing partnership agreements and memoranda of cooperation to address shared challenges and promote economic…
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Iraq Draw 1-1 With UAE in World Cup Playoff
The Iraqi national football team earned a valuable 1–1 draw against the United Arab Emirates on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, keeping their hopes alive in the final Asian playoff round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, opened with strong intensity from both…
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Youth Leading Climate Action at LCOY Iraq 2025
The Iraqi Ministry of Environment is championing global efforts to strengthen youth participation in climate action. The participation of UNESCO in the Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY Iraq 2025) took place under the supervision of both the Iraqi Ministry of Environment and the Green Space Organisation for…
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Iraqi Delegation Pushes Climate Initiatives at COP30
The United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) has begun in Belém, Brazil, running from November 6th to 21st, 2025. Leaders and delegates from nations around the world have gathered to discuss global climate change issues, with hopes to enable stronger mitigation and adaptation efforts in response to the challenges ahead. The…
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Iraq to Increase Oil Shipments to India in December
Iraq, together with other Gulf oil producers including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, is set to increase crude oil shipments to India in December. The move comes as Indian refineries seek alternatives to Russian oil amid ongoing global sanctions. Officials at several Indian refineries said Middle Eastern suppliers have agreed to…
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Basra Steel Plant Produces Pipes for Strategic Pipeline
The Basra General Corporation for Iron and Steel is making significant progress in producing iron pipes for Iraq’s Basra-Halfaya oil pipeline project. The pipeline, spanning 193 kilometres and with a diameter of 16 inches, will transport oil and gas as part of a strategic national project. The plant’s General Manager, …
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