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Ooredoo’s $500M Cable Push Elevates Iraq’s Digital Role
The Qatari telecommunications company Ooredoo is set to invest over US$500 million in new international cable projects linking Oman, Iraq, Turkey, and Europe, positioning Iraq as a strategic digital hub. The company’s CEO, Aziz Al-Uthman Fakhroo, told QNA the project will re-draw connectivity routes between the Middle East and Europe…
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Tourism
Iraq’s Ministry of Tourism Prepares for Arab Ministerial Council
In preparation for Iraq hosting the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism and the Forum on Inclusive Tourism Destinations from December 5th – 10th, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities scheduled a meeting, attended by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Tourism and Antiquities, the Director General of the Department of…
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Iraq Advances Solar and Smart Meter Plans for Baghdad
Iraq is moving forward with plans to expand the use of solar power and smart meters in Baghdad, following a meeting held on Wednesday to review investment opportunities and renewable energy projects across the capital’s districts and subdistricts. During the session, officials reviewed studies identifying the most suitable areas in…
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Tourism
New Railway to Transform Iran-Iraq Tourism Ties
As part of a plan between Iran and Iraq to increase tourism between the two countries, new travel routes are being built, with an impressive goal of 10 million tourists a year. The Khorramshahr and Abadan-Basra railway route, set to be the first ever railway line to be built between…
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Society
Iraq Embraces Unity on International Tolerance Day
Established by the United Nations in 1995, International Day of Tolerance has been celebrated every year since 1996, to promote tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect among cultures and peoples. As the cradle of civilisation, Iraq is home to groups of people from all different cultural and religious backgrounds; a melting…
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Iraq, South Korea Discuss Expanding Electricity Sector Cooperation
The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziad Ali Fadel, met on Monday with the Korean Ambassador to Iraq, Lee John Owell, in Baghdad to explore opportunities for cooperation in the electricity and energy sector. During the meeting, the Minister highlighted Iraq’s interest in leveraging Korean expertise in electricity production, transmission,…
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NEWS
Iraq Opens First Factory Producing Infant Formula
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani launched the construction of the Mohannad Ali Abdullah Infant Formula Factory today in Baghdad. The new facility will produce infant formula for all age stages, as well as fortified nutritional products, with an annual production capacity of nine million packs. The project is a private…
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Iraq Expands Digital Payments and Banking Services
The Iraqi Central Bank, led by Governor Ali Mohsen Ismail, held a meeting of the Iraqi Payments Council with representatives from government ministries, public sector institutions, private banks, and electronic payment companies. The meeting focused on improving the use of electronic payments across ministries and public institutions, including updating tools…
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Diplomacy
Iraq, Türkiye Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation Efforts
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Sunday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Iraq, Mr Anıl Bora İnan, to discuss ongoing cooperation and ways to deepen bilateral relations across multiple fields. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the latest developments in joint work, particularly in areas…
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NEWS
Iraq, UN Discuss Future Partnership After UNAMI Mandate
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Tuesday with Mohamed Al-Hassan, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, to review cooperation between Iraq and the United Nations and assess progress on ongoing development programmes. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the work carried out by UN agencies…
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