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Health
Kuwaiti Surgical Hospital Inaugurated in Basra
Under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, the Kuwaiti Surgical Hospital, boasting a capacity of 250 beds, was officially inaugurated in Basra on Wednesday, 18 December 2024. The opening ceremony was attended by the Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister, Iraqi Minister of Health Dr Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, Basra Governor…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Fifth Baghdad Theatre Festival Concludes with Final Performances
The Fifth Baghdad International Theatre Festival concluded its programme of performances on Monday, bringing the curtains down on a vibrant celebration of the arts held from 10 to 18 December. The festival was dedicated to the late artist Dr Shafiq Al-Mahdi, honouring his significant contributions to Iraqi theatre and culture.…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Iraq Participates at the Amman Folk Arts Festival
Iraq is proudly participating in the Amman Contemporary Dance Festival held in Jordan. Supported by Dr. Jabbar Joudi, the Director General of the Department of Cinema and led by the esteemed artist Ziad Al-Hilali, the Iraqi delegation presented the highly acclaimed theatrical performance, Malaf 12, directed by Mortada Ali. Malaf…
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Diplomacy
‘Between Two Cultures’ Festival Celebrates Iraqi-Saudi Ties
The Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, is set to host the “Between Two Cultures” Festival in Riyadh from December 18 to 31, 2024. The festival aims to highlight the profound…
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NEWS
New Villages in Kirkuk Included in Social Fund for Development Projects
The Ministry of Planning announced on Monday the inclusion of new villages in Kirkuk Governorate as part of the Social Fund for Development (SFD) projects, reinforcing efforts to bridge development gaps across Iraq. During a recent visit to Kirkuk by a delegation from the Fund, Muhammad Aydin, Director of the…
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Oil and Gas
Northern Refineries Boost Oil Output by 20,000 Barrels Daily
In line with the government programme and the directives of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Northern Refineries Company has successfully increased the production capacity of the Siniyah refinery, adding 20,000 barrels per day. This raises the refinery’s overall capacity to…
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NEWS
Baghdad Airport Gardens Upgraded to Enhance Visitor Experience
The General Company for Airports and Air Navigation Management continues its comprehensive development campaign for Baghdad International Airport as part of the Ministry of Transport’s strategic plan to advance Iraq’s civil aviation sector. Director General of the company, Dr. Engineer Abbas Sabbar Al-Baydani, announced that, under the directives of the…
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Energy
Iraq and EU Collaborate on Nuclear Waste Management
The European Union, in collaboration with Expertise France, Andra France, and IRSN France, is supporting Iraq’s Radiation Protection Centre (RPC) to strengthen its nuclear safety measures and improve radioactive waste management. This partnership, which is part of the EU’s Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC), is a vital initiative to…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Baghdad Theater: Transformations of Living and Things
On the sixth day of the fifth session of the Baghdad International Theater Festival, the National Theater hosted a captivating performance of “Transformations of Living and Things,” a play written by the late Qasim Muhammad and brought to life through scenography and direction by Munim Saeed. This thought-provoking production delivered…
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NEWS
Iraq Joins United Nations 2024 World Space Forum
Iraq, represented by the Ministry of Transport’s Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, participated in the United Nations World Space Forum 2024 in Bonn, Germany. Eng. Ghada Hashem Hassan and Mr. Ahmed Abdul-Ridha Hassan from the Communications and Media Commission joined 450 representatives from 94 countries under the…
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