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Economy
COITM Survey Shows Strong Growth for Chinese Tourism
A recent COITM survey reveals strong optimism among travel professionals about China’s outbound tourism market in 2026. 93 per cent of respondents expect growth, with many forecasting 10–20 per cent increases. The survey highlights changing traveller preferences. Gen Z tourists are driving demand for personalised and immersive experiences, while silver travellers, older, affluent tourists are…
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Uncategorised
Iraq Hosts 49th Baghdad International Fair
From 2-7 Feburary 2026, Baghdad once again takes centre stage as a hub for trade and exchange, hosting the 49th Baghdad International Fair. Held under the patronage of the Iraqi Ministry of Trade and organised by the General Company for Iraqi Exhibitions and Commercial Services, the event carries the theme…
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Health
Ministry of Culture Concludes Training Course on Mental Health
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities has concluded a specialised training course on mental health and suicide prevention, organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, on Monday 2 February 2026. The course, entitled “Early Detection of Mental Disorders and Autism and Suicide Prevention”, was held at Ishtar Hall…
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NEWS
Iraq-Italy Business Council Holds Meetings in Rome
The Iraq-Italy Business Council (IIBC) have recently held a series of meetings in Rome to discuss investment opportunities and bilateral cooperation. This comes amidst efforts to increase economic engagement between the two countries. On January 22, representatives of the IIBC as well as its President, Salar Omar Saleh, attended a…
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NEWS
Announcement: Partnership Between Iraq Expo OGEP and IINA
The Iraq International News Agency (IINA) has entered into a media partnership with Iraq Expo OGEP- International Exhibition for Oil, Gas, Energy and Petrochemicals Exhibition, establishing cooperation in media coverage and communications for the upcoming exhibition. The 3rd edition of Iraq Expo OGEP will take place from 12 to 15…
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NEWS
Iraq Discusses Energy Cooperation with Kistos Holdings
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Petroleum, Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, met on Wednesday with Kistos Holdings plc Chief Executive Officer Peter Mann to discuss issues related to the oil, gas, and energy sectors. The meeting reviewed areas of interest within Iraq’s energy industry, reflecting ongoing…
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Heritage
Ancient Heritage Site in Kirkuk, Iraq Visited by UNESCO Representative
As part of ongoing efforts to document Iraq’s historic buildings and safeguard cultural century-old heritage sites, the Iraqi Maqam House in Kirkuk continues to play a vital role in preserving one of the country’s most significant artistic traditions. During a special visit, the Director of the Iraqi Maqam House welcomed…
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NEWS
Iraq, Norway Discuss Cooperation and Development Projects
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Wednesday with Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq Alexander Leirfall to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in development, economic, and investment sectors. The meeting highlighted Iraq’s approach to promoting regional stability through dialogue and support for peaceful solutions to regional…
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NEWS
Iraq, Turkey Explore New Areas of Cooperation
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Tuesday with Türkiye’s Ambassador to Iraq, Anıl Bora İnan, to review bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The talks focused on fostering collaboration in trade, culture, and regional development, highlighting the shared efforts to enhance mutual partnerships…
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NEWS
Iraq Renews Oil-Geology Cooperation Agreement
Iraq’s Petroleum Explorations Company has signed an extension of its Memorandum of Joint Cooperation with the Iraqi Geologists Guild, reinforcing institutional partnership and support for the country’s oil exploration sector. The agreement was signed by Dr Osama Raouf Hussein, Director General of the Petroleum Explorations Company, and Saad Obaid Muhammad,…
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