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CAAP Consortium to Transform Baghdad Airport with $764M Investment
Iraq has officially awarded the contract for the redevelopment and expansion of Baghdad International Airport to the CAAP Consortium, led by Corporación América Airports, in what officials describe as one of the country’s most transparent and financially beneficial airport deals since 2006. The signing ceremony, overseen by Prime Minister Mohammed…
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Iraqi Airways Launches First Domestic Flights Between Baghdad and Mosul
Iraqi Airways has commenced its first domestic flights connecting Baghdad International Airport with Mosul International Airport, effective Thursday, 6 November 2025. The move comes in line with Transport Minister Razzaq Muhibs Al-Saadawi’s directives to expand Iraq’s domestic air network, aiming to boost travel and trade between provinces. Engineer Manaf Abdul-Munim…
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IINA, Sedaye Miras Sign Cultural Cooperation Deal
The Iraq International News Agency (IINA) has signed a partnership agreement with Sedaye Miras, aiming to strengthen the ties between Iraq and Iran through cultural news exchange. The agreement is set to expand the international reach of both agencies, and promote regional media cooperation. Mohammad Barikani, Managing Director of Sedaye…
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Development
Turkish Airlines Reconnects Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah
Turkish Airlines announces that flights to Sulaymaniyah, northern Iraq, will resume after a two year break. In the heart of Iraq’s Kurdish region, Sulaymaniyah, known for its mountain views, can once again welcome tourists from Istanbul on the updated Turkish Airlines service, every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The relaunch…
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Society
Italy and UNESCO Support Education for Iraqi Youth
In a step towards stronger diplomatic relations, UNESCO has announced the launch of a three-year project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, aimed at expanding access to quality education for Iraqi children. The project, closely coordinated with the Iraqi Ministry of Education, the Iraqi National Commission for Education,…
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Iraq Opens Internal Security Forces Hospital in Baghdad
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the Internal Security Forces Hospital in central Baghdad, a 126-bed facility equipped with modern medical technologies. The hospital, stalled since 2009, is part of Iraq’s broader effort to revive delayed infrastructure projects, with 2,582 projects inherited by the current government now under active completion. …
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Environment
Youth-Led Initiative Strengthens Iraq’s Water Future
From all across Iraq, and the northern Kurdish region, over 100 young people have participated in a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about responsible water consumption, working closely with local water departments. The volunteers conducted a comprehensive field survey that reached over 1,700 families, studying patterns of water use and…
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Iraq, UK Hold Talks on Investment, Regional Cooperation
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fawad Hussein, met with the British Ambassador to Baghdad, Irfan Siddiq, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, officials reviewed opportunities for British companies operating in Iraq, addressing challenges and identifying solutions…
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Iraq’s Oil Ministry Explores Global Partnerships at ADIPEC
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil, under the guidance of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Suwad, participated in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2025, a leading global event for oil, gas, and energy. The delegation included senior officials such as Legal and Administrative…
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Iraq, China Discuss Partnership to Modernise Public Transport Fleet
The General Company for Passengers and Delegations, under the Iraqi Ministry of Transport, held talks on Monday with a delegation from China’s King Long Automotive Company to explore potential cooperation in modernising Iraq’s public transport fleet. The meeting, chaired by Eng. Karim Kazem Hussein, Director General of the General Company…
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