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Environment
Iraq Secures Major Climate Investment to Strengthen Community Resilience
In a major step towards a stronger, climate-resilient future, Iraq has secured a funding of $22.5 million USD, through the World Food Programme (WFP) and funded by the Green Climate Fund. The initiative will support communities across Basra, Dhi-Qar and Diwaniya. Implemented by WFP, the project aims to reinforce food…
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NEWS
Wood Wins Major Engineering Contract at Iraq’s West Qurna 1 Field
Wood, the global engineering and consultancy firm, has secured a significant contract to provide project management and engineering services for PetroChina at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq. The deal marks a deepening of Wood’s long-term involvement in one of the world’s largest oilfields. Under the contract, Wood…
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Economy
Iraq Development Fund Holds Talks with EBRD on Financing
In a continuation of its international cooperation strategy, the Iraq Development Fund, led by its President, Mr. Dhafer Mahdi Abdullah, held a virtual meeting (video conference) on Monday with Ms. Elena Ibrasi and Mr. Enrique, representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The meeting focused on exploring ways…
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Diplomacy
Iraq and Spain Boost Cooperation to Restore Nineveh Heritage
A recent visit to Iraq by the Spanish delegation signalled a renewed, shared commitment to protecting and restoring the rich archaeological landscape of the Nineveh province. With over 2,700 archaeological sites, most of which are newly uncovered, Nineveh represents one of Iraq’s most significant yet vulnerable cultural regions. The cooperation…
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Iraq, Turkey Resume Talks on Strategic Oil Pipeline
Iraq and Turkey resumed negotiations on Monday in Ankara to finalise a new agreement for transporting crude oil through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline. The Iraqi delegation was led by Bassem Mohamed Khadir, spokesperson for the Ministry of Oil for Upstream Affairs, while the Turkish side was headed by Ahmed Barat Chonkar,…
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Iraq Launches Construction of Yusifiyah 1,400MW Power Plant
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani launched construction on Wednesday for the Yusifiyah Thermal Power Plant, a key investment project with a total capacity of 1,400 megawatts. The project, which had been stalled since 1990, is part of Iraq’s plan to strengthen its national electricity grid and expand energy production to…
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Basra Airport Receives First Etihad Flight in 12 Years
Basra International Airport welcomed an Etihad Airways flight from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, marking the first landing of its kind in 12 years. The arrival reflects a growing air connection between Iraq and the UAE. The event included the traditional water arch ceremony and a reception organised by…
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Iraq Defeats UAE to Reach World Cup Play-Off
The Iraqi national football team booked their place in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2–1 victory over the United Arab Emirates in Basra on Tuesday, securing a 3–2 aggregate win across the two-leg Asian play-off. The match, held at Basra’s Palm Trunk Stadium,…
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Iraq, Romania Sign MoU to Boost Trade Ties
Iraq and Romania have taken a new step to strengthen economic ties by signing a Memorandum of Understanding between their chambers of commerce in Bucharest. The agreement was signed by Abdul Razzaq Al-Zuhairi, President of the Iraqi Federation of Chambers of Commerce, and the head of the Romanian Chamber of…
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Iraq Highlights Public Service Gains at MEPS 2025
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani outlined a series of national development achievements during a panel at the Middle East Peace and Security Forum (MEPS 2025), held at the American University of Kurdistan in Duhok. His remarks focused on progress in public services, economic reforms, and ongoing development projects across the…
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