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Iraq Draw 1-1 With UAE in World Cup Playoff
The Iraqi national football team earned a valuable 1–1 draw against the United Arab Emirates on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, keeping their hopes alive in the final Asian playoff round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, opened with strong intensity from both…
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Youth Leading Climate Action at LCOY Iraq 2025
The Iraqi Ministry of Environment is championing global efforts to strengthen youth participation in climate action. The participation of UNESCO in the Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY Iraq 2025) took place under the supervision of both the Iraqi Ministry of Environment and the Green Space Organisation for…
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Iraqi Delegation Pushes Climate Initiatives at COP30
The United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) has begun in Belém, Brazil, running from November 6th to 21st, 2025. Leaders and delegates from nations around the world have gathered to discuss global climate change issues, with hopes to enable stronger mitigation and adaptation efforts in response to the challenges ahead. The…
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Iraq to Increase Oil Shipments to India in December
Iraq, together with other Gulf oil producers including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, is set to increase crude oil shipments to India in December. The move comes as Indian refineries seek alternatives to Russian oil amid ongoing global sanctions. Officials at several Indian refineries said Middle Eastern suppliers have agreed to…
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Basra Steel Plant Produces Pipes for Strategic Pipeline
The Basra General Corporation for Iron and Steel is making significant progress in producing iron pipes for Iraq’s Basra-Halfaya oil pipeline project. The pipeline, spanning 193 kilometres and with a diameter of 16 inches, will transport oil and gas as part of a strategic national project. The plant’s General Manager, …
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Basra Airlines Welcomes Second Aircraft ‘Abu Al-Khaseeb’ to Fleet
Basra International Airport announced the arrival of the second aircraft from the Basra Airlines fleet, marking another step in strengthening the governorate’s growing role in Iraq’s aviation sector. The newly arrived aircraft, named “Abu Al-Khaseeb,” joins the first plane, “Shatt Al-Arab,” both of which are CRJ1000 models. The plane landed…
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Iraq Signs Sports Cooperation Deal with Saudi Arabia
Representing Iraq, the Deputy Minister for Sports Affairs, Dr Hassan Al-Hasnawi, attended the opening ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, standing in for Minister Dr Ahmed Al-Mubarraq. The regional sporting event, which brings together athletes from 57 member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), aims…
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Iran, Iraq Strengthen Tourism Ties with Ambitious Visitor Goal
In a diplomatic move, Iran and Iraq have agreed to boost tourist exchanges to 10 million visitors in the coming years, following previous discussions between their tourism ministers on the sidelines on the 26th UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Both ministers pledged to establish…
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How Iraq is Rebranding Itself for Global Tourism Growth
The Excel Centre in London opened its doors from the 4th – 6th November for the 45th edition of the World Travel Market. As the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, this year WTM London brought together over 45,000 travel professionals worldwide to network and build connections, showcase their…
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70 Scholarships Offered to Iraqi Students to Study Hungary
The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of 70 scholarships in Hungary for the 2026/2027 academic year, providing new opportunities for Iraqi students to pursue higher education abroad. The scholarships are divided into three categories: 10 for bachelor’s degrees, 20 for master’s programs, and…
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