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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Empowering Iraqi Women Journalists: Interview with Christa Waegemann
As Iraq continues to embrace progress and development across all fields, the increasing role of women in the public sphere becomes an important step towards building a more equitable society. Since 2020, the German organisation ‘Media in Cooperation and Transition’ (MICT) has managed projects dedicated to supporting Iraqi women journalists…
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Society
Ministry of Youth and Sport Back New Rehabilitation Initiative
The Iraq Ministry of Youth and Sports, under the supervision of the Department of Sports Medicine, has created a rehabilitation program for young addicts using the medium of sports to improve their physical and emotional state. The program was officially announced on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Youth…
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Economy
Iraq to Improve Security Measures at Umm Qasr Port After meeting with Ports Manager
Iraq’s General Company for Ports’ manager, Dr. Farhan Al-Furtousi, met yesterday March 4th with leaders from the army, police, and intelligence services in the Basra Governorate to review security plans for ports on the Persian Gulf. Umm Qasr Port is Iraq’s primary seaport, it is located on the western edge…
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Society
Ramadan Food Bank Introduced in Iraq By the Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Culture’s Dar Al-Mamoun for Translation and Publishing has launched today, 23 February, this year’s first edition of its quarterly English magazine, Gilgamesh, with a focus on the various Iraqi Women’s days celebrated in March. The new digital edition dedicated a section highlighting the role of Iraqi women in…
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Economy
IBBC Holds Baghdad Iftar Despite Air Travel Restrictions
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has held a Ramadan Iftar for its members in Baghdad. The event, hosted at the illustrious Qasr Aliya Restaurant, was sponsored by the Iraqi holding company Rowad Al Qimmah Company (RQC). Despite the air travel restrictions imposed across the region, the Iftar was well…
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NEWS
Production Suspended at Atrush, Sarsang and Shaikan Fields
ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. has confirmed that production at the Atrush and Sarsang oil fields in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been temporarily shut in as a precautionary measure due to deteriorating regional security conditions. The company said it was informed by HKN Energy Ltd., the operator of both fields,…
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Tourism
Iraqi Airways Suspends Flights and Strengthens Staff Communication
On 1 March 2026, Iraqi Airways announced the temporary suspension of its flights due to ongoing security developments and the closure of regional airspace. The company confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority and relevant authorities. Flights will resume once normal operations…
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NEWS
Announcement: Partnership Between Saudi Rehab Expo and IINA
The Iraq International News Agency (IINA) is pleased to announce a new media partnership with the Saudi International Exhibition for Disability and Rehabilitation Requirements, taking place on 1-3 December 2026. The agreement establishes cooperation in media outreach and coverage for the forthcoming edition of the exhibition. Saudi Rehab Expo stands…
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NEWS
Iraqi Maritime Crews Ensure Safe Operations on Shipping Routes
The Iraqi Maritime Authority has confirmed that Iraqi vessels and their crews remain safe despite esclating regional conflict affecting key international shipping routes. Ahmed Jassim Al-Assadi, Director General of Marine Transportation, stated that all ships are fully monitored and emergency plans are in place to ensure the highest levels of…
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Society
Iraq Celebrates Lent and Ramadan in Harmony
This year, Iraq finds itself in a remarkable moment of spiritual harmony – in an event that occurs once every 30-33 years, Ramadan and Lent will coincide. Both began on the 18th of February this year. Ramadan is the month of prayer, and fasting from dawn to sunset in the…
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