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NEWS
Sweden Opens SI Scholarships to Iraqi Students
The Swedish Institute (SI) has officially added Iraq to its list of eligible countries for the prestigious SI Scholarship for Global Professionals. This exciting development opens new educational opportunities for Iraqi students aspiring to pursue fully funded Master’s degrees in Sweden. The announcement was made by the Embassy of Iraq…
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Iraq and Kuwait Unite to Tackle Dust Storms
In a major move towards regional cooperation on climate challenges, Iraq and Kuwait have united to launch a new project aimed at reducing the growing threat of dust and sandstorms, a problem that has increasingly affected southern Iraq in recent years. In 2024, the country recorded more than 110 dusty…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Iraqi Film “Said Afendi” to Screen in Lyon Following Cannes Selection
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Paris, in collaboration with the Hassan bin Al-Haitham Committee for Iraqi Visual Memory, has announced the upcoming screening of the restored version of the classic Iraqi film “Said Afendi” by director Cameron Hosny. The screening will take place at the prestigious Lumière…
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Diplomacy
Arab League Praises Iraq’s Summit Success
Ambassador Dr. Qahtan Taha Khalaf Al-Janabi, Iraq’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, met with Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League and Director of the Secretary-General’s Office, at the League’s General Secretariat headquarters. The meeting focused on following up the outcomes…
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Mosul International Airport Set to Reopen After 11 Years
After a decade of dormancy due to conflict in 2014, Mosul International Airport is set to officialy open and resume its commercial opertions on 10th June. The reopening marks a major milestone in Iraq’s effort to rebuild critical infrastructure and reconnect the northern city with the rest of the country…
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Environment
Iraq Marks World Environment Day 2025
June 5 marked World Environment Day, Iraq held a series of activities under the global theme, ‘Our earth, our future’ as the country struggles with intensifying environmental challenges, including severe drought, land degradation, and the growing impact of climate change. Recent environmental assessments indicate that Iraq is facing a critical…
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Society
Iraqi Women Take Centre Stage in Economic Workshop
The Ministry of Youth and Sports’ Women’s Affairs Department hosted an economics awareness workshop called: Economic Empowerment of Iraqi Women Through Government Agencies. Brought together by the female ministry staff, this event was held in the Department of International Relations in Baghdad. Mr. Ali Qasim, the director of the Minister’s…
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Conferences and Events
Industry Leaders Gather for the 2025 IBBC Spring Conference
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) held its annual Spring Conference at the prestigious Mansion House in London, bringing together a wide array of business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and investors to explore Iraq’s evolving economic landscape and opportunities for bilateral cooperation. The event attracted a full house of attendees, reflecting…
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NEWS
Salah al-Din Tunnel Nears Completion After Major Repairs
Technical Deputy of the Baghdad Municipality, engineer Amar Musa Kazem, conducted a field inspection of the ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation project at the Salah al-Din Tunnel, which has suffered significant structural wear due to excessive vehicle load. The inspection was held in the presence of the Baghdad Trustee for Technical…
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Iraq hosts South Korea in World Cup Showdown
Iraq’s national football team is set to face South Korea in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match tonight at Basra’s Palm Trunk Stadium, kicking off at 9:15 PM local time. Head coach Graham Arnold voiced his optimism during a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, praising the team’s discipline…
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