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Society
Heet Corniche, Iraq’s Scenic Riverwalk
Along the banks of the Euphrates River in the Al-Anbar Governorate, the riverfront comes back to life. What was once overlooked is now the lively Hit Corniche, a 950-metre-long promenade which serves as a popular spot for locals to gather. The project was carried out by Al-Ajdad General Contracting Company…
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Starlink Eyes Entry Into Iraqi Market
Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani met with a delegation from the US company SpaceX (Starlink) on Wednesday to discuss potential cooperation in the communications sector. During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasised that Iraq currently presents numerous promising investment opportunities amid rapid urban growth and expanding service development. He warmly welcomed…
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Iraq Launches New Sadr City to Tackle Housing Crisis
On Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani launched the construction works for the New Sadr City project in Baghdad. New Sadr City will span approximately 4,000 dunams and is located between the Al-Maamel area and the outskirts of the current Sadr City. It will feature 60,000 housing units of…
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CBI Launches National Plan to Boost Financial Inclusion by 2029
Iraq is taking a major step to transform its financial landscape with the launch of the National Strategy for Financial inclusion 2025-2029, by the Central Bank of Iraq. Currently, only around 11% of Iraqis hold bank accounts or digital accounts, underlining the urgent need to expand financial access across the…
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Baghdad Hosts Iraq–Netherlands IHE Delft Signing
On Monday, Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research signed an academic protocol with the prestigious Dutch IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. The ceremony, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad, marks a significant new chapter in bilateral cooperation between Iraq and the Netherlands. The agreement seeks to…
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Promising Harvest Marks Iraq’s Agricultural Revival
The wheat and barley harvest season in Iraq marks a critical milestone in the country’s agricultural calendar, carrying significant economic and social importance. For many farmers and agricultural workers, the returns from this season represent a primary source of livelihood, underpinning rural economies across the nation. Central and southern provinces,…
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Development
German-Iraqi Collaborative Project Aimed at Improving Water Management
Iraq’s Minister of Water Resources, Aoun Thiyab Abdullah, signed a strategic agreement with the German Agency for International Cooperation. (GIZ) This partnership means a huge step forward for Iraq in their mission towards climate-resilient water management. This event took place as part of Baghdad’s 5th International Water Conference, held under…
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Al-Qeer Springs in Heet: A Timeless Flow of Nature and History
In the heart of Heet, in Iraq’s western Anbar province, is one of the country’s most extraordinary natural wonders Al-Qeer Springs, where thick black bitumen has been bubbling to the surface from deep underground for thousands of years. These springs stretch along a known fault line in the earth, where the…
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The Waterwheels of Heet: A Rotating Symbol of Heritage
Along the western banks of the Euphrates River, in the city of Heet, large wooden wheels still turn gently with the river’s current. Known as nawaeer, these ancient waterwheels were once a lifeline for agriculture in the region. Though their practical use has faded over time, they remain powerful symbols…
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The Sacred Lights of Imam al-Kadhim Shrine
In the heart of Baghdad, where the sacred and the historical intertwine, the Imam al-Kadhim Shrine stands as a beacon of faith and tradition. Each year, millions of pilgrims pass beneath its grand domes, but few sights stir the soul as deeply as the radiant chandeliers that brighten this holy…
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