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Uzbekistan, Iraq Hold Investment and Business Forum
The Uzbek–Iraqi Investment and Business Forum held in Samarkand brought together more than 400 business representatives and officials from both countries to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The forum was organised with the participation of senior officials from relevant ministries and government agencies, alongside representatives…
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Iraq, UK Discuss Academic Cooperation at Embassy
The acting head of Iraq’s embassy in London met a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education on Monday to discuss expanding academic and scientific cooperation with British universities. Dr Ahmed Al-Jabouri, chargé d’affaires at the Iraqi Embassy, received the delegation led by Dr Ahmed Jafar, Director General of the…
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Iraq Development Fund Signs MoU With Bpifrance
The Iraq Development Fund and Bpifrance signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to strengthen financing cooperation and support investment projects in Iraq, Iraqi officials said. The agreement was signed in Paris during a ceremony attended by Iraq’s interim business affairs commissioner Thaer Wahib Hussein and representatives of the Iraqi…
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PM Al-Sudani Leads Meeting on Electricity Supply Enhancement Solutions
Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani led a meeting on the implementation of rapid and smart solutions to enhance electricity supplies in rural Iraq. The General Coordinator for Governorate Affairs and the Head of the National Renewable Energy Team were also in attendance, along with other officials and advisors…
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Iraq-US Talks Focus On Economic And Security Ties
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Wednesday with the United States Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq, Joshua Harris, to discuss bilateral relations and prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on ways to develop and expand ties across a range of sectors, with particular emphasis on…
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Energy
Akkas Gas Field Begins Drilling Operations
Drilling operations have begun at the Akkas Al-Ghazi gas field in Anbar province, the Ministry of Petroleum said. Marking a key step in boosting domestic gas production and reducing reliance on imports. The ministry said the project is being implemented by the Central Oil Company in cooperation with Schlumberger, the…
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Events
Iraq Showcases Theatrical Heritage at Festival in Cairo
The Iraqi National Theatre band, part of the Ministry of Culture’s Cinema and Theatre Department, participated in the 16th Arab Theatre Festival in Cairo. As part of the of the event, director Mohannad Hadi showcased his play, “Maatam Al-Sayed Al-Walid”, on Saturday, January 11th. The play was one of the…
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Iraq Celebrates 105th National Army Day
The Iraqi Army celebrates today, Tuesday, January 6, the 105th anniversary of its founding, with celebrations including tributes and congratulations from the Iraqi parliament and ministries, as well as a 21-round gun-salute in Baghdad by the Iraqi artillery to commemorate the day. The national celebration also included an Iraqi Military…
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Iraq Ensures Operational Stability at West Qurna 2 Oilfield
The Iraqi government has approved a temporary management arrangement for the West Qurna 2 oilfield, aimed at ensuring operational continuity and production stability amid evolving international conditions. Under the decision, the state-run Basra Oil Company will oversee operations for a 12-month period, assuming responsibility for staff salaries, operational costs, and…
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Iraq Reviews Public Debt Management with Oliver Wyman
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday to review Iraq’s approach to managing and rescheduling public debt, as part of the government’s ongoing financial and economic reform efforts. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, senior financial…
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