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Conferences and Events
UNESCO Conference Highlights Digital Transformation Initiatives in Iraq
the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Paris’ participation in UNESCO’s “The Digital Age” conference, organised by Al Basheer Foundation, was a notable highlight. Held at UNESCO headquarters, the event convened global experts, diplomats, and industry leaders to discuss the transformative impact of digital technologies. Representing the foundation, delegates…
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Conferences and Events
CMC Discusses Model of Media and Democracy at UNESCO
Dr. Ali Al-Moayyed, the head of the Iraqi Media and Communications Commission (CMC), recently participated in a significant event at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The event featured panel discussions and Q&A opportunities focusing on the role of modern media technologies in promoting freedoms and democracy in Iraq. The sessions also…
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Education
UCMT.IQ, Sputnik, and IINA collaborate for Media Training in Iraq
The Union Center for Media Training in Iraq (UCMT.IQ), in cooperation with the Russian news agency (Sputnik) and in partnership with the Iraq International News Agency (IINA), held a specialised workshop titled “How Global News Agencies Operate.” In a press statement exclusive to IINA, the Director-General of the Center, Mr.…
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Conferences and Events
Jordan and Iraq Strengthen Ties at IBC Economic Forum
The Economic Forum for Financial, Industrial, and Commercial Partnerships between Iraq, Jordan, and the region successfully took place between the 5th and 6th of May, at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, Dead Sea. His Excellency Dr. Majid Alsaidi, head of the Iraqi Business Council, opened the Economic Forum,…
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Environment
IINA Partnership with Covering Climate Now
Iraq International News Agency has formed a partnership with Covering Climate Now (CCNow), a major global journalism initiative. IINA will be sharing articles with CCNow in regards of climate change in Iraq. Covering Climate Now is a collaborative initiative aimed at empowering journalists from diverse global news outlets to effectively…
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Conferences and Events
Inauguration of the Captain Fareed Foundation
The Captain Fareed Development and Innovation Foundation, named after Fareed Lafta, the Iraqi pilot and athlete who has appeared in Guinness World Records for participating in the first skydive above Mount Everest, celebrated its inauguration. This marks a historic moment as it is Iraq’s first institution dedicated to aviation and…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Baghdad’s 13th International Flower Festival
The 13th International Flower Festival was recently held in Baghdad, featuring the participation of numerous Arab and foreign countries. Hosted within the Al-Zawraa Grand Park, this annual event, organised under the patronage of the Prime Minister and overseen by the Capital Secretariat, graces the city’s mid-April calendar with five days…
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Media and Communications
Revenues of Iraqi Mobile Phone Companies to be Audited by KPMG
Dr. Ali Moayyed, head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC), revealed that KPMG, a renowned global auditing firm, has been enlisted to conduct a comprehensive audit of mobile phone companies’ revenues in Iraq over the past six years, spanning the period from 2017 to 2022. This strategic move, highlighted…
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Media and Communications
The CMC Meets the Iranian Deputy Minister of Culture and Media
Dr Ali Moayyed, the head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) met in the presence of Mr. Hisham Al-Rikabi, a member of the Board of Commissioners at the Commission, and Dr. Farshad Mehdi Pour, the Iranian Deputy Minister of Culture for Media and Communications Affairs, along with a delegation…
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Travel
FlyErbil Announces London-Erbil Route
FlyErbil is set to inaugurate its newest route, connecting Erbil, Iraq, to London Gatwick starting May 31, 2024. Operating every Friday, this service will be facilitated by Airbus A320 aircraft. The schedule for the inaugural flights is as follows: UD115 departing Erbil at 14:30, arriving at London Gatwick at 20:25…
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