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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Storytelling, Diaspora and Identity: Interview with Roots & Narratives Podcast
Across the media narratives which dominate the global news, Iraq is too often talked about, more than it is listened to. As the global Iraqi diaspora continues to grow in number, platforms like the Roots and Narrative / Al-Nafs Podcast offer space for an exploration of Iraqi identity beyond the…
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NEWS
Iraq, Egypt Boost Cross-Border Road Transport
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport on Tuesday urged private sector transport companies, unions and drivers to comply with new procedures agreed with Egypt to implement a bilateral memorandum of understanding on road transport. The call follows the first meeting of the Joint Technical Committee between Iraqi and Egyptian transport officials, held…
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EU-Funded Programme Strengthens Iraq’s Agri-Food Value Chains
Partners of the Agri-food Business Development Programme (AfBDP) reviewed progress across Iraq’s agri-food value chains and discussed ways to boost private sector investment during a high-level event in Baghdad, organisers said. The event, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), brought together representatives from the…
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Uncategorised
Baghdad and Serbia Explore Infrastructure and Municipal Projects
Engineer Amar Musa Kazem, Secretary of Baghdad, met with Serbian Ambassador Branslav Gigili at his office to review ongoing development projects, municipal services, and infrastructure improvements in the capital. The Secretary highlighted Baghdad’s efforts to strengthen Arab and international relations through MoUs with several cities, stressing the importance of diplomatic…
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NEWS
Iraq, UN Strengthen Partnership on Security, Development
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Sunday with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, Atul Khare, to discuss ongoing cooperation between Iraq and the UN. The Prime Minister expressed Iraq’s gratitude for UNAMI’s role in supporting the Iraqi people and reaffirmed continued collaboration with UN humanitarian and development…
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NEWS
Iraq, France Move to Deepen Cultural and Archaeological Ties
Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, held talks on Monday with France’s ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, aimed at strengthening cooperation in culture, archaeology and heritage preservation. The meeting, at the ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad, brought together senior officials from Iraq’s cultural institutions, including the State…
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NEWS
Iraq Securties Comission Unveils Capital Market Strategy
The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has unveiled a new three-year strategy aimed at developing the capital market, strengthening regulation and expanding investment opportunities, the authority said on Sunday. The 2026–2028 plan focuses on completing the legislative framework for securities, including progress toward a permanent Securities Law that would broaden investment…
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Uncategorised
Iraq Investment Tops $102bn Over Three Years
Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC) said that investments realised over the past three years have exceeded $102 billion, reflecting rising investor confidence and supporting expectations of stronger investment inflows in 2026. NIC spokesperson Hanan Jassim said the commission closed 2025 with strategic achievements that strengthened Iraq’s investment environment and boosted…
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Diplomacy
Finnish Ambassador to Iraq Visits Ancient City of Hatra
The Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Antti Putkonen, visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of the ancient city of Hatra in Al-Hadar district of the Nineveh governorate. Accompanied by the site’s official Mahmoud Al-Wardy, Ambassador Putkonen received a guided tour visit of the ancient archaeological site, spanning temples, stone carvings, and…
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Economy
Centre for Banking Studies Increases International Partnerships to Enhance Banking Reform
The Central Bank’s Centre for Banking Studies has initiated various partnerships with international organisations to support the centre’s role in Iraq’s banking reform according to international standards. This included regional and international financial, and training institutes such as The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, The Egyptian and Jordanian Institutes…
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