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Iraqi Airways Launches Flights to Baku
Iraqi Airways has announced the launch of direct flights from Baghdad to Baku, Azerbaijan, expanding travel options for passengers and strengthening connections between the two countries. The new route allows travellers to explore Baku’s rich architectural heritage, modern skyline, and vibrant cultural attractions, from the historic Old City to the…
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Basra Launches State-of-the-Art Maintenance Facility
Basra Governorate has inaugurated a new Mechanical Engineering Complex, designed to maintain and repair the Ministry of Electricity’s specialised machinery. The facility aims to enhance field maintenance efficiency, reduce equipment downtime, and improve emergency response across the province. The complex features workshops for oil spraying, ironing, mechanical, cooling, and electrical…
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Diplomacy
Iraq and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Sports Cooperation in Riyadh
On behalf of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr Ahmed Al-Mubarga, the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Sports Affairs, Dr Hassan Al-Hasnawi, attended the opening ceremony of the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games, which began on November 8th in Riyadh, with the participation of 57 countries, including Iraq. Alongside the…
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Basma Programme Provides Loans for Women-Led SMEs
Iraq has launched the Basma Initiative, providing soft loans to women aiming to establish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in cooperation with national banks. The programme is part of the government’s broader efforts to boost women’s participation in the economy and reduce unemployment. The initiative will support women-led projects across…
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NEWS
Al-Fudhailiyah Hospital Opens Expanding Baghdad Healthcare Services
Al-Fudhailiyah General Hospital, a 246-bed facility, officially opened in eastern Baghdad today, offering advanced healthcare services to local communities. The hospital, stalled since 2014, is part of Iraq’s nationwide effort to revive delayed infrastructure projects and improve public health access. Equipped with a fully functional emergency department, ten operating theatres,…
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NEWS
Baghdad’s Al-Jadriya and Gaza Bridges Near Completion
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a field visit on Monday to the Al-Jadriya and Gaza bridge projects being implemented over the Tigris River in Baghdad. These projects are key components of the first package of infrastructure works aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital. During the visit, the…
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Events
Iraqi Heritage Celebrated at London’s William Morris Gallery
Initially released in 2023 for UK audiences, ‘Name Me Lawand’, directed by Edward Lovelace, tells the story of a young, deaf, Kurdish boy’s journey from Iraq to Derbyshire, UK. The film covers themes of family, belonging and identity, migration and ultimately hope Nearly two years after its release, the film…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Iraq Showcases Tourism Potential at London’s World Travel Market
Wrapping up a three-day event held at the Excel Centre in London, the Iraqi tourism sector has made a strong impression at the 45th edition of the World Travel Market. Running from the 4th-6th November, the event attracted over 45,000 travel professionals from across the globe. The Iraqi stand, led…
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Events
New Al-Mudheef Theatre Celebrates Iraqi Identity and Creativity
Under the supervision of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mubarraq, it has been announced that the second edition of the Al-Mudheef Theatre Festival is due to take place this December. Al-Mudheef Theatre represents a fresh artistic experiment, aimed at strengthening young Iraqi’s sense of identity through theatre,…
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Al-Karkh University Unveils New Faculties Amid Expansion
Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, inaugurated new faculties of Engineering, Law, and Management and Economics at Al-Karkh University of Science as part of a nationwide expansion plan. The ministry has established 52 new colleges, 192 departments, and 70 specialised branches across various disciplines over…
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