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NEWS
FAO Hosts Training on Agroecology and Marshland Conservation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iraq, in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Environment (MoE), Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), and Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), hosted a five-day training workshop in Basra focused on agroecology and marshland conservation in southern Iraq. This training, part…
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Economy
Fitch Rates Iraq at ‘B-‘, With a Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Iraq’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-’ with a Stable Outlook. This decision highlights several positive developments despite challenges in Iraq’s economy. Oil Production Growth: Iraq is expected to see an increase in oil production, reaching 4.28 million barrels per day (mmbbl/d) in 2025…
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Oil and Gas
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Ministry of Oil’s Project Progress
The Ministry of Oil held a significant meeting today with the Parliamentary Strategic Planning Committee to review progress on government programme projects and outline future strategies. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Laila Al-Tamimi, a Member of the House of Representatives, included several Parliamentary Committee members. Representing the Ministry of Oil…
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NEWS
Baghdad Welcomes Habib Al Mulla’s Legal Expertise
Habib Al Mulla and Partners, a leading law firm based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced its expansion into Iraq by establishing a new office in Baghdad. This move has been achieved in collaboration with Al Nesoor Law Firm, a highly regarded Baghdad-based legal practice with a 30-strong team…
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Oil and Gas
OPEC Meetings Postponed to 5th December 2024
The 57th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) and the 38th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM), initially scheduled for 1 December 2024, have been postponed to Thursday, 5 December 2024. The meetings will now take place via videoconference. The rescheduling comes as several key Ministers will be…
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Transport
Land Fleet Boosts Cargo Transfers with 352 Shipments
The General Company for Land Transport has successfully completed 352 transfers of bagged rice after the ship ANTI TOPIC docked at berth No. 3 in the southern port of Umm Qasr. This achievement aligns with the directives from the Minister of Transport, Mr. Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, who emphasised the importance…
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Culture and Heritage
Qatari Cultural Delegation Explores Iraq’s Rich Heritage and Art
A high-level delegation from Qatar’s Ministry of Culture has arrived in Baghdad to strengthen cultural ties between Iraq and Qatar, marking a significant step in the ongoing cultural cooperation between the two nations. This visit, part of a series of agreements outlined in joint cultural cooperation protocols, highlights both countries’…
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Culture and Heritage
Iraq and Italy Discuss Strengthening Cultural Cooperation
The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Professor Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, met with the Italian Ambassador to Baghdad, Niccolò Fontana, and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday. The meeting, which focused on strengthening cultural and artistic ties between Iraq and Italy, also saw the participation of the Ministry’s Deputy for…
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Culture and Heritage
Interfaith Dialogue: Embracing Diversity in Iraq
The “Confronting Hate Speech and Rebuilding Trust in Iraqi Society” conference, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and overseen by the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, focused on the importance of cultural and social dialogue in combating hate speech. This annual event, organized…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Celebrate Culture at “I Am Iraqi, I Read” Festival
In a dynamic celebration of culture and knowledge, the annual “I Am Iraqi, I Read” festival celebrated its 11th year by sharing over 45,000 books to readers, surpassing last year’s total by 5,000. The festival, held in Baghdad, plays a vital role as a cornerstone of Iraq’s cultural and intellectual…
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