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Events
Iraqi Artistry Celebrated at 2025 Cairo International Theatre Festival
Opening on Monday, 1st September at the Cairo Opera House, the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre held its 32nd annual event. Leading the Iraqi delegation was Dr Jabbar Judy, the Director General of the Cinema and Theatre Department and President of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate. Several key figures from…
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NEWS
Iraq Completes Offshore Platforms for Al-Faw Navigation Channel
The Ministry of Transport – General Company for Ports of Iraq announced on Monday the completion of two offshore platforms designed to monitor meteorological and hydrographic conditions as part of the navigation channel project at Al-Faw Grand Port. Director General Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi said the platforms, installed under the guidance…
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NEWS
Iraq and Türkiye Expand Cooperation on Trade and Water
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Sunday with representatives of 17 Turkish companies to discuss new opportunities for cooperation in investment, trade, and infrastructure. The meeting, also attended by senior Iraqi officials and the Turkish Ambassador, highlighted growing economic ties between the two neighbours. Talks centred on the Iraq–Türkiye…
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Society
Iraqi Government Increases Investment in Iraq’s Future Football Stars
The Ministry of Youth and Sport is actively nurturing the next generation of athletes through ongoing training programmes across Iraq. Led by the Department of Regional and Provincial Affairs, these initiatives are all about finding young talent in local communities and giving them the support they need to grow and…
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Development
Record-Breaking LPG Tanker Loaded at Iraq’s Basra Port
The Basra Gas Company has, in a landmark achievement, successfully loaded the largest liquified petroleum gas (LPG) tanker ever, in Basra. At the export terminal in Khor Al-Zubair, Basra, the 20,000 tonnes capacity tanker, named GasChem, was loaded in a first-of-its-kind event in Iraq’s history. The achievement follows the full…
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Development
Iraq Strengthens Energy Investment Under New Reforms
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a high-level meeting today to discuss the ongoing development of Iraq’s oil derivatives industry and ways to boost investment mechanisms in the sector. The meeting brought together senior officials, including advisors to the Prime Minister, the Director General of the State Oil Marketing Organisation,…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Celebrating Iraqi Heritage at Carthage Fashion Festival
The Carthage International Festival is an annual event held in Carthage, Tunisia, celebrating arts, culture, music and theatre. Following an official invitation from the Carthage International Festival board, the Iraqi Fashion House took part in the celebrations from the 9th to the 14th of August, 2025. Leading up to the…
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technology
Iraq Promotes Digital Innovation in Gulf Discussions
Held in Muscat, Oman, the ‘Government Transformation and Sustainable Leadership Conference’ is a three-day event aiming to work towards smarter, more transparent governance. The conference was organised by the Omani Ministry of Labour, and brought together regional leaders. Of those contributing to the discussions was Mr Kamal Mohammed Hussein, representing…
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Society
New Government Initiative Aimed at Supporting Iraqi Pilgrims
Under the banner, “Your government at your service”, staff from the Sports Talent Departments in Diwaniyah, Wasit, Babylon and Muthanna are dedicating their efforts to supporting visitors making the journey to Karbala for the Arbaeen pilgrimage – A religious event commemorating the life and passing of the prominent religious figure,…
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Lifestyle
Duhok’s Leading Shopping and Leisure Destination
Nestled between the Bekhair and Zaiwa mountain ranges lies the city of Duhok, northern Iraq. The Duhok Family Mall, developed in 2013 by the Darin Group, one of the region’s leading firms, has become a vibrant staple in Duhok. Covering over 102,000 square metres, the mall blends retail, leisure, and…
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