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Infrastructure
New Border Road Set to Boost Iraq-Saudi Trade
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has launched construction of a major new border road in Al-Muthanna Province, marking a significant step in strengthening trade and religious travel between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Al-Samawah (Al-Mamlaha)–Al-Salman–Al-Jumaymah Border Crossing Road, spanning 219 km round-trip, is considered one of the province’s most strategically…
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Iraq Opens Samawah Fuel Depot to Boost Supply Network
Iraq has opened a major fuel storage facility in Al-Muthanna Governorate, a move officials say will support the country’s push to expand refining capacity and improve energy security. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the Samawah Depot on Wednesday, describing it as one of several long-delayed infrastructure projects his government…
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Iraq Launches New Maysan Pharmaceutical Production Plant
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has inaugurated the construction of the Maysan Medical Solutions and Pharmaceuticals Plant, marking a major milestone in Iraq’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. The plant, the second of its kind in Iraq, represents a key private sector initiative in Maysan Province. The…
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Iraq Seals Floating Gas Deal with Excelerate Energy
Iraq has strengthened its strategic energy cooperation with the United States by signing a landmark agreement with Excelerate Energy to install the country’s first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). The deal supports Baghdad’s plan to secure reliable gas supplies, ease pressure on the national electricity grid, and accelerate the…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Culture Meets Climate Action at Baghdad Book Festival
The ‘I Am Iraqi, I Read’ festival opened its 12th annual event in Baghdad’s Abu Nuwas Gardens, bringing together more than 100 volunteers, united by their shared love of literature and community spirit. This year’s edition not only celebrated Iraq’s rich history and cultural ties to literature, but also shed…
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Iraq Launches FCC Unit at Al-Shuaiba Refinery
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Strategic Unit at the Al-Shuaiba Refinery in Basra Province on Saturday, marking a major milestone in Iraq’s oil industry. The unit, with a processing capacity of 107,000 barrels per day, is expected to significantly increase the production of…
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Education
UNESCO and Partners Protect Mental Health of Iraqi Journalists
In partnership with UNESCO, the Digital Reporting Platform for Women Journalists and the Iraqi Judiciary has launched a specialised training programme to improve mental health support for women journalists across Iraq. The initiative integrates artificial intelligence into its assessment methods, helping to identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress, psychological pressure, and…
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Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Baghdad After 30 Years
Baghdad has officially welcomed the return of Swiss diplomatic presence after more than three decades, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis inaugurated the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad The reopening ceremony, attended by senior officials from Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign…
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Japan and Iraq Mark Major Milestone as Basra Refinery Upgrade Completed
Iraq has taken a major step toward strengthening its domestic fuel production as officials in Basra marked the completion of the multibillion-dollar Basra Refinery Upgrading Project, a landmark modernisation initiative supported by Japan. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani and Japan’s Ambassador to Iraq Akira Endo were among senior leaders attending…
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Iraq Expands Power Grid with New 400 kV Transmission Line
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has announced a major boost to Iraq’s national power grid with the launch of a new 400 kV transmission line linking Amarah and Maysan. The project, inaugurated on Monday, delivers up to 1,000 MW over a 52-kilometre route between Al-Kahla District and Al-Batira District. Speaking…
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