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Iraq Signs Sports Cooperation Deal with Saudi Arabia
Representing Iraq, the Deputy Minister for Sports Affairs, Dr Hassan Al-Hasnawi, attended the opening ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, standing in for Minister Dr Ahmed Al-Mubarraq. The regional sporting event, which brings together athletes from 57 member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), aims…
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70 Scholarships Offered to Iraqi Students to Study Hungary
The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of 70 scholarships in Hungary for the 2026/2027 academic year, providing new opportunities for Iraqi students to pursue higher education abroad. The scholarships are divided into three categories: 10 for bachelor’s degrees, 20 for master’s programs, and…
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Basra Launches State-of-the-Art Maintenance Facility
Basra Governorate has inaugurated a new Mechanical Engineering Complex, designed to maintain and repair the Ministry of Electricity’s specialised machinery. The facility aims to enhance field maintenance efficiency, reduce equipment downtime, and improve emergency response across the province. The complex features workshops for oil spraying, ironing, mechanical, cooling, and electrical…
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Basma Programme Provides Loans for Women-Led SMEs
Iraq has launched the Basma Initiative, providing soft loans to women aiming to establish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in cooperation with national banks. The programme is part of the government’s broader efforts to boost women’s participation in the economy and reduce unemployment. The initiative will support women-led projects across…
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Al-Karkh University Unveils New Faculties Amid Expansion
Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, inaugurated new faculties of Engineering, Law, and Management and Economics at Al-Karkh University of Science as part of a nationwide expansion plan. The ministry has established 52 new colleges, 192 departments, and 70 specialised branches across various disciplines over…
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Iraqi Airways Launches First Domestic Flights Between Baghdad and Mosul
Iraqi Airways has commenced its first domestic flights connecting Baghdad International Airport with Mosul International Airport, effective Thursday, 6 November 2025. The move comes in line with Transport Minister Razzaq Muhibs Al-Saadawi’s directives to expand Iraq’s domestic air network, aiming to boost travel and trade between provinces. Engineer Manaf Abdul-Munim…
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Iraq, UK Hold Talks on Investment, Regional Cooperation
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fawad Hussein, met with the British Ambassador to Baghdad, Irfan Siddiq, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, officials reviewed opportunities for British companies operating in Iraq, addressing challenges and identifying solutions…
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Iraq’s Oil Ministry Explores Global Partnerships at ADIPEC
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil, under the guidance of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Suwad, participated in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2025, a leading global event for oil, gas, and energy. The delegation included senior officials such as Legal and Administrative…
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Iraq, China Discuss Partnership to Modernise Public Transport Fleet
The General Company for Passengers and Delegations, under the Iraqi Ministry of Transport, held talks on Monday with a delegation from China’s King Long Automotive Company to explore potential cooperation in modernising Iraq’s public transport fleet. The meeting, chaired by Eng. Karim Kazem Hussein, Director General of the General Company…
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Iraq and Greece Resume Flights, Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fouad Hussein, met with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, in Baghdad on 30 October 2025, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in multiple sectors. During the meeting, the ministers highlighted the historical ties between Iraq and Greece and agreed on new…
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