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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
A Remarkable Journey Through the Iraqi Marshes with Zoe
When people imagine Iraq, they rarely picture wetlands stretching to the horizon, narrow boats gliding between tall reeds, or families welcoming visitors with fresh buffalo cream and warm bread at sunrise. Yet in the southern Iraqi marshes, life continues to exist much as it has for centuries: quietly and uninterrupted.…
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Events
Iraqi National Team World Cup Qualifying Match Postponed
In light of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Iraq National coach, Graham Arnold, has requested to postpone the Iraq football team’s qualifying match for the upcoming World Cup. One of the contributing factors was the closure of all airports across the United Arab Emirates, restricting travel to and…
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Society
Samarra Drug Industries Expands Medical Supply Distribution
The State Company for Drug Industries and Medical Appliances in Samarra announced today ,March 11th, that it has supplied more than 3 million 500 ml bottles of Normal Saline (0.9%) Solution to medical institutions across Iraq. The solutions were produced at the Intravenous Solutions Factory in Nineveh Governorate and are…
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Development
New Initiatives Across Iraq Set to Boost Iraqi Entrepreneurship
In collaboration with both the Italian and Iraqi governments, the International Labour Organisation(ILO) has commenced a new project aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in southern Iraq. This support comes alongside the implementation of two education programs into multiple cities in southern Iraq, mainly Basra and Muthanna. The programmes are called…
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NEWS
Iraq Approves Chevron Agreement for West Qurna 2
Iraq’s Council of Ministers has approved the final terms and conditions of a framework agreement for the management and operation of the West Qurna 2 oil field. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Oil (Iraq), represented by the Basra Oil Company and the North Oil Company, and U.S.-based…
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NEWS
Iraq Intensifies Inspections to Protect Archaeological Heritage Sites
Archaeological and heritage inspection teams in several Iraqi provinces have continued field monitoring visits to archaeological sites and mounds to strengthen protection measures and prevent illegal excavations and encroachments, according to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities. In Karbala province, archaeological staff conducted inspection tours across several historic mounds…
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NEWS
Iraq Turns to New Pipelines as Gulf Risks Rise
Iraq is accelerating efforts to safeguard its oil exports and diversify transport routes amid rising regional tensions and disruptions to Gulf shipping. Meanwhile the existing operations continue to supply key international markets. Officials in Baghdad are exploring alternative pipeline routes through neighbouring countries as instability threatens exports through the Strait…
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Uncategorised
Iraq Extends Airspace Closure for 72 Hours
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of the country’s airspace for all incoming, outgoing, and transit flights until Friday, March 13, 12:00 noon local time, citing ongoing assessments of regional security developments. The temporary suspension began at 12:00 noon on Tuesday and was initially set for…
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NEWS
Iraq Generates 160 MW from Solar Project
Iraq has achieved 160 megawatts of electricity generation from a solar facility under the South Iraq Integrated Project, part of a wider energy initiative led by the government in partnership with TotalEnergies. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad said the output was produced during…
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NEWS
Iraq Confirms Adequate Fuel Supplies Amid Regional Tensions
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, said the country has sufficient supplies of fuel and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to meet domestic demand. Speaking during a ministry meeting on Monday, the minister said petroleum products are being secured through output from Iraqi…
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