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Events
Iraqi Palestinian Author, Saleem Haddad, Celebrates the Release of Novel ‘Floodlines’ in UK
Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrates the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, demonstrating the continued cultural contributions of the Iraqi diaspora. On February 18th, Haddad appeared at Waterstones, Islington, in conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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NEWS
ILO Supports Iraq Plan for Inclusive Economic Model
Iraq has formally begun drafting its first National Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Policy, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the PROSPECTS Partnership. The policy is aimed at expanding employment, supporting vulnerable groups and diversifying Iraq’s economic model, prioritising social benefit alongside profit-driven market activity. The initiative follows…
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Uncategorised
UN Initiative Supports Climate-Resilient Date Farming in Iraq
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture and the Najaf Agricultural Directorate, has held a ceremony in which modern agricultural equipment was distributed to local date palm farmers. The ceremony forms part of the FAO’s “Enhanced Climate Resilience of…
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Development
Ministry of Planning Reviews Mosul–Sinjar Ring Road Project
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning has conducted a field inspection of the Mosul–Sinjar Ring Road project within Tal Afar Municipality in Nineveh Governorate, reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing strategic infrastructure projects across the country. Specialised technical teams visited the site to review progress, assess completion rates and identify challenges…
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Environment
Iraq Signs National Agreement to Combat Chemical Pollution
The Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with support from the World Bank, witnessed the signing of a national agreement for the management of chemical pollution and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The agreement addresses growing environmental challenges, particularly in conflict-affected areas, where chemical…
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Heritage
Field Visit Highlights Climate Threats to Aqar Quf Ziggurat
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities organised a field visit to the historic Aqar Quf Ziggurat to document the impact of climate change on archaeological heritage sites and promote women’s participation in heritage protection efforts. The visit was arranged by the Ministry’s Women’s Affairs Department in cooperation with the…
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Economy
Iraq, UAE Firms Sign Vehicle Manufacturing Partnership
Iraq’s General Company for Automotive and Equipment Industry, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed a partnership agreement with Iraqi and Emirati companies to establish an integrated system for assembling, producing and marketing various types of vehicles. The project will include buses, small vans, saloon cars, trucks…
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NEWS
Major Milestone in Clay Layering Project to Combat Sandstorms
Iraqi authorities, in conjunction with UN Habitat and the Kuwaiti Arab Economic Development Fund , have made significant progress on a project that seeks to mitigate the devastating effects of sand storms in the region. The project, which began in 2023, involves the spreading of a thin layer of moist,…
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NEWS
EBRD Launches SME and Startup Support Programmes
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a new package of finance and advisory programmes for Iraqi small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), opening applications for startups and prompting calls from business leaders for regulatory reforms to help firms grow. Announced at a launch event in Baghdad attended…
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NEWS
UNESCO, Japan Launch Ninewa Project to Rebuild Education
UNESCO and the Government of Japan have launched the project “Reviving the Bridges for Peace in Ninewa: Education and Reconciliation for Conflict-Affected Communities”, aimed at supporting youth and local communities in West Mosul and Sinjar to overcome the long-term impacts of conflict. The initiative will strengthen social cohesion and peacebuilding…
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