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Salah al-Din Tunnel Nears Completion After Major Repairs
Technical Deputy of the Baghdad Municipality, engineer Amar Musa Kazem, conducted a field inspection of the ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation project at the Salah al-Din Tunnel, which has suffered significant structural wear due to excessive vehicle load. The inspection was held in the presence of the Baghdad Trustee for Technical…
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Iraq hosts South Korea in World Cup Showdown
Iraq’s national football team is set to face South Korea in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match tonight at Basra’s Palm Trunk Stadium, kicking off at 9:15 PM local time. Head coach Graham Arnold voiced his optimism during a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, praising the team’s discipline…
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Iraq Showcases Healthcare Growth at 2025 Medical Fair
In April of this year, Baghdad hosted the first Iraqi Medical Tourism Fair and Conference. Made possible by the support of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, and under the supervision of Dr Saleh Al-Hasnawi, the Iraqi Minister of Health. This event was a powerful statement of how far Iraq has…
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Iraq and Turkey Agree to Double Power Line Capacity to 600 MW
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity has signed a contract with Turkish company Alifrin to double the capacity of the Iraqi-Turkish power interconnection line from 300 to 600 megawatts (MW). The agreement, signed in Nineveh Governorate, marks a significant step towards strengthening Iraq’s national grid. The first phase of the project will…
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Iraq Renews Pledge to Empower Women in Media
The Chairman of Iraq’s Media and Communications Commission, Dr. Nouvel Aborghev, endorsed the Commission’s commitment to empowering women in the media during a high-level meeting with a delegation led by Dr. Nebras Al-Maamouri, President of the Iraqi Media Forum. Held at the Commission’s headquarters in Baghdad, the meeting focused on…
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Baghdad Launches Eid Beautification Campaign
The Mayor of Baghdad, Engineer Ammar Musa Kazem, has issued advices to all municipal departments to implement a comprehensive service and beautification plan ahead of Eid al-Adha. As part of the initiative, entry to Al-Zawraa Park and all other public parks in the capital will be free of charge, offering…
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Fokker Strengthens Technical Support for Iraqi Airways
Dutch Ambassador Janet Alberda visited Iraqi Airways on Tuesday, touring the airline’s facilities accompanied by Niels Elshof, Regional Sales Manager at Fokker Services Group. The delegation was hosted by Director-General Manaf Abdel-Monem, highlighting the growing collaboration between Dutch aviation firms and Iraq’s national carrier. During the visit, the delegation explored…
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Urban Renewal in Heet, Iraq
In Iraq’s Al-Anbar Governorate, along the banks of the Euphrates River, lies the city of Heet. With roots tracing back to the ancient Mesopotamian era, the city has gracefully evolved over the years, welcoming modern development whilst preserving its rich heritage. The modern roads connect Heet to its neighbouring regions,…
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The Story Behind Heet’s Iron Bridge
Along the banks of Iraq’s Euphrates River, in the Al-Anbar Governorate, lies the Burj al-Hadid, also known as the Heet Iron Bridge. Its steel framework may hint at modern engineering, however, the Burj al-Hadid connects a place that has been central to civilisation since the time of the ancient Babylonians.…
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Food Industry Growth Boosts Jobs, Economy, and Industry
On Saturday, Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani officially inaugurated the factories of the United Arab Company for Food Industries Ltd., located in Al-Mahmoudiya District, south of Baghdad. During his visit, he praised the company’s leadership and workforce, affirming the government’s commitment to supporting the second phase of expansion. He described the…
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