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NEWS
Iraq Warns of Economic Risks from Regional Tensions
Iraq has raised concerns about the potential economic and security impact of rising regional tensions following recent diplomatic talks with the European Union. Fuad Hussein, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Klemens Semtner, head of the European Union Mission to Iraq, to discuss developments in the…
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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Interview with ‘Gilgamesh Contemporary’ Artist Asmaa Alanbari
From ancient Mesopotamian civilisations to the 21st century, Iraq has long been a centre of artistic inspiration and development. Monumental works such as The Epic of Gilgamesh continue to inspire Iraqis worldwide in their journeys of self-expression. In this interview, we spoke with Iraqi-French artist Asmaa Alanbari about her installation…
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Economy
Working Hours Index Under Review by Ministry of Planning.
Yesterday, The Ministry of Planning had announced that a meeting had happened to discuss how to better measure and record the average working hours of the Iraqi residents. The meeting was proposed by the Undersecretary for Technical Affairs, who stated that Iraq lacked the proper tools to properly measure estimated…
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Education
New Government Initiative to Boost Creativity Amongst Iraqi Youth
As part of an ongoing incentive to develop artistic skills amongst Iraqi youth, the Youth Culture and Arts Department had created and hosted a workshop called “Developing and Empowering Youth Creative Talents in Cinema and Theatre” earlier this week, to teach beginner filmmaking skills. These skills include writing, performing, directing…
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Environment
If You Google Iraq, You Won’t See This Story
Held in Treviso, Italy, from the 18th – 21st March, Green Accord’s 17th International Forum for Information on the Safeguarding of Nature was attended by media professionals, environmental experts and international organisations. Speaking on behalf of the London-based publication, The Iraq International News Agency, two representatives were invited to deliver…
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Uncategorised
Strikes on Tankers Cause Oil Spill Near Basra Ports
Iranian strikes on two oil tankers in Iraqi territorial waters last week have triggered growing environmental concerns, after satellite imagery revealed an oil slick spanning approximately 5.7 square kilometres near the Basra Oil Terminal. The incident, which left one crew member dead and 38 in need of rescue, has raised…
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Uncategorised
Oil Export Routes Reviewed as Iraq Eyes Ceyhan Restart
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister, Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, chaired an emergency meeting on Sunday to review oil production and export operations as the country weighs alternative routes to sustain flows. The meeting, held by a government crisis committee, focused on maintaining stable output and ensuring…
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Society
Iraqi Ministry of Health Makes Positive Progress in Tackling Antisocial Behaviour
Under the orders of the Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, 108 kilograms of narcotics and 968 tables of psychedelic substances have been destroyed. These substances had previously been stored in the Baghdad Forensic Medicine Department to us as evidence for criminal cases. Under the supervision of a specialised…
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Society
Technological Skills Boosting Workshop Introduced by the Information Technology Department
As part of a year-long plan to improve the services of the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, the Information Technology Department has created a workshop aiming to provide the employees of the Insurance Bureau the appropriate technological skills. These skills will prioritise the technologies that help with online applications for insurance…
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Environment
Wiqaya – The Innovative Initiative with Potential to Drastically Reduce Iraq’s Rising Sand Storms
A new project, aimed at tackling the increasing number of sand and dust storms in southern Iraq, is due to be underway soon, with officials meeting in Baghdad and Nasriyah to finalise logistics. Held between the 9th and 16th of February, the consultations were organised by the International Water Management…
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