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Flavours of Iraq Shine at Coffee and Tea Festival
This week, Iraq celebrated its second edition of the Coffee and Tea Festival in its capital. Taking place at the Palm Complex in Baghdad, the event, organised by the Reza Alwan Cultural Foundation and Enfold Company, brought together nearly 70 coffee and tea companies from across Iraq and neighbouring nations.…
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Celebrating Iraq National Day 2025
October 3, 2025, marked Iraq’s 93rd National Day. A celebration of the anniversary of its independence and formal recognition as a sovereign state. Yesterday, Iraqis across the country came together to celebrate the occasion with renewed national pride, and a powerful sense of unity. The day’s celebrations began with a…
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Government Teams Support Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Under the banner, “Your government at your service”, staff from the Sports Talent Departments in Diwaniyah, Wasit, Babylon and Muthanna are dedicating their efforts to supporting visitors making the journey to Karbala for the Arbaeen pilgrimage – A religious event commemorating the life and passing of the prominent religious figure,…
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Duhok’s Leading Shopping and Leisure Destination
Nestled between the Bekhair and Zaiwa mountain ranges lies the city of Duhok, northern Iraq. The Duhok Family Mall, developed in 2013 by the Darin Group, one of the region’s leading firms, has become a vibrant staple in Duhok. Covering over 102,000 square metres, the mall blends retail, leisure, and…
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Erbil Hosts Youth Political Empowerment Programme
In a step towards nurturing the next generation of Iraqi leaders, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has launched an advanced training programme in political empowerment. The event, held in Erbil, northern Iraq, in partnership with the German organisation GIZ, brought together 20 young men and women from across Iraq. …
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Discover Enishke Cave: Duhok’s Hidden Gem for Tourists
In the city of Duhok, northern Iraq, sits the Enishke Cave. One of the largest caves in Iraq, nestled beside the mountains of Sarsing, its rock formation is nearly 7,000 years old. Once a religious site, this ancient cave has been reimagined into a unique restaurant, combining nature, history and…
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Iraqi Women Take Centre Stage in Economic Workshop
The Ministry of Youth and Sports’ Women’s Affairs Department hosted an economics awareness workshop called: Economic Empowerment of Iraqi Women Through Government Agencies. Brought together by the female ministry staff, this event was held in the Department of International Relations in Baghdad. Mr. Ali Qasim, the director of the Minister’s…
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Celebrate Baghdad’s Vibrancy at the 2024 Baghdad Day Festival
Baghdad’s streets were filled with energy and excitement as the Baghdad Day Festival kicked off on 10th November, marking the start of a week-long celebration of the city’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. Organised by the Baghdad Municipality in cooperation with Marasem International Company and sponsored by Bayti Real Estate…
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Cultural Relations Prepares Final UNESCO Report on Promoting Cultural Diversity
In line with its commitment to safeguarding and promoting cultural diversity, Iraq is preparing its second national report for UNESCO. The General Department of Cultural Relations, under the supervision of Director General Dr. Alaa Abu Al-Hassan Al-Alaq, recently organised a workshop focused on the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection…
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Media’s Role on Iraq’s Climate Crisis Discussed at Kurdish Cultural Seminar
As Iraq faces an escalating climate crisis, the Kurdish House of Culture and Publishing recently hosted a seminar titled “Media and Climate Change: Responsibilities and Challenges.” The event featured the participation of Mr. Alaa Abdullah, the Kurdish House’s representative in the Climate Change Team at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism…
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