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Economy
Minister of Finance Meets With World Bank Delegation
Iraq’s Minister of Finance met yesterday with the World Bank delegation for the Middle East and North Africa to discuss cooperation opportunities and economic reform in Iraq. With a shared vision of economic reform and expansion of major development programmes, Iraq’s visible commitment to streamlining banking procedures to create an…
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NEWS
Northern Fertilisers Begins Construction Of Baiji Fertiliser Factory
The Northern Fertilizers General Corporation, part of Iraq’s Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has begun construction of a compound fertiliser factory in Baiji, the company announced on Tuesday. The project, carried out in cooperation with ARJ of the United Arab Emirates, has entered the phase of foundation digging and soil…
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Egypt’s eYouth Expands Into Iraq With Digital Learning
Egyptian edtech company eYouth has expanded into the Iraqi market with the launch of eYouth Iraq, the country’s first Arabic‑language digital education platform focused on workforce skills development, the company said on Wednesday. The platform was established through a strategic partnership with Al‑Majal Group, a leading Iraqi private sector group,…
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Halit Acar Re-Elected Chair Of Turkey–Iraq Business Council
Halit Acar has been re-elected as Chair of the Turkey–Iraq Business Council under Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) for a third term, underlining continuity in efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. During 2024 and 2025, the Council stepped up its activities to expand bilateral economic relations…
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NEWS
Iraq Requires Unified ID for Passports
Iraq’s embassy in Turkey have announced electronic passports will now be issued only on the basis of the National (Unified) ID card, under new directives from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior. In a statement, the embassy announced the suspension of passport issuance based on the electronic civil record image. The…
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Iraq, China Complete Longest Horizontal Oil Well
Iraq’s Midland Oil Company (MOC), working with Chinese firm EBS Petroleum (Zhenhua Oil), has completed the country’s longest horizontal oil well in the southern sector of the East Baghdad field, marking a major milestone for the energy sector. The well, known as EBMK-8-1H, reached a total depth of 6,320 metres,…
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Society
New Initiative by Ministry of Youth Strengthens Civil Defence Awareness
The Ministry of Youth and Sports launched a practical awareness initiative focused on safety and civil defence during the Rajab pilgrimage to Kadhimiya – where thousands of pilgrims gather annually to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Musa ibn Ja’far. The Ministry’s Civil Defense Department seized the opportunity to turn this…
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Environment
Iraq’s New Green Initiative Enhances Sustainability Around Nineveh’s Historic Wall
The Nineveh Antiquities and Heritage Inspectorate has launched an ambitious initiative to plant 21 million seeds around the iconic archaeological site. In partnership with the Muthabiroun Foundation, the project aims to enrich green spaces and protect the visual beauty and ecological balance of one of Iraq’s most significant cultural landmarks. …
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Uncategorised
Salahaddin/3 Refinery Completes Operation Producing 70,000 Barrels
The final operation of the Salahaddin/3 refinery in northern Iraq has been successfully completed, producing 70,000 barrels per day, the Ministry of Petroleum announced on Monday. The refinery’s output has been delivered to storage facilities in preparation for local distribution and potential exports, meeting approved specifications for a range of…
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Uncategorised
Iraq And Iran Discuss Bilateral Cooperation And Development
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Iraqi on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries. During the meeting, both sides reviewed areas of economic, cultural, and diplomatic cooperation, as well as ongoing initiatives to enhance strategic…
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