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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Yousif Hani Al-Waeli on Architecture and Iraq’s Built Future
Trained in Baghdad and now practicing in the UAE, Yousif Hani Al-Waeli is an Iraqi architect whose work combines architecture, urban design, and cultural heritage. With a specific focus on Iraq’s built environment, his work ranges from community-based housing in the southern marshes to policy advocacy, aiming to integrate cultural…
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Heritage
EUAM Iraq Advances Cooperation on Cultural Heritage Protection
The European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq met for the fourth Cultural Heritage Protection roundtable at its Baghdad location. The meeting brought together the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage, the Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency, the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, the Heritage Protection Police, the Office of the National…
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NEWS
International Trade Centre Discusses Cooperation with Maritime Transport
The General Company for Maritime Transport received an official delegation from the International Trade Centre (ITC), affiliated with the United Nations system, to discuss prospects for cooperation in the areas of trade facilitation, digital transformation, and institutional capacity building, aimed at enhancing the company’s competitiveness and its role within the…
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International Relations
Iraq and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fouad Hussein, received Jin Shin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, in Baghdad to discuss strengthening bilateral and strategic cooperation between Iraq and China. Hussein welcomed the Chinese delegation on their first visit…
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NEWS
Baghdad Airport Receives First European Airline Flight in 35 Years
Baghdad International Airport received its first European airline flight in 35 years on Tuesday, marking Iraq’s return to the European aviation map. According to a statement by the Ministry of Transport, the flight, operated by Greece’s Aegean Airlines, is the first time a European airline has operated flights to Iraq…
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NEWS
Iraq, Greece enhance cultural cooperation at Athens forum
Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Professor Dr. Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani met with Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni on the sidelines of the ninth ministerial meeting of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations in Athens to discuss strengthening cultural cooperation between the two countries. Both sides stressed the importance…
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NEWS
Paragliding lifts Sulaymaniyah’s appeal for adventure tourism
Captain Khalid Al-Najjar, Take-off and Safety Officer, confirmed that paragliding activities in Sulaymaniyah Governorate have witnessed growing interest, transforming the sport into one of the most prominent adventure attractions and a key driver of tourism in the region. Paragliding activities are organised across several locations in Sulaymaniyah, selected according to…
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Diplomacy
Iraq PM Meets U.S. Chargé to Discuss Ties
Prime Minister Al-Sudani met on Sunday with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq, Joshua Harris, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting reviewed regional and international developments and stressed the importance of continued coordination to address shared challenges, contributing to regional…
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Heritage
Iraq and Italy Boost Cultural and Commercial Cooperation
The Iraqi Fashion House recently welcomed an Italian delegation from the United Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), alongside representatives from several Italian companies and members of UNIDO’s Iraq office. Their visit, which comes as part of a collaborative initiative to deepen cultural and commercial ties between Iraq and Italy featured a…
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Heritage
Iraq’s History Reflected in Athens Ancient Civilisations Forum
Greece hosted the 9th Ministerial Meeting for the Ancient Civilisations Forum (AFC) at the Acropolis Museum in Athens last Friday, where participants reaffirmed their commitment to protecting and restoring heritage through the Athens Declaration. Opening this year’s session, the Greek Foreign Minister described cultural heritage as a living legacy, rather…
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