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UN IRAQ
UNICEF Comments on Iraq’s Progress
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani held a pivotal meeting with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Sunday, during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The talks centered on key childhood issues, children’s rights under international law, and the strides Iraq has made in these…
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Sport
Iraqi Hospitality Shines as Al-Nassr FC Tours Baghdad Without Ronaldo
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Adnan Darjal, hosted a morning tour of Baghdad for the delegation from Saudi Al-Nassr FC, including Executive Director Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and renowned Spanish footballer Fernando Hierro. The visiting delegation expressed their delight at the opportunity to explore Iraq, describing their visit as exceptional…
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NEWS
World Bank Discusses Implementation of Development Road Project
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Dr. Mohammed Ali Tamim, chaired an expanded meeting on Monday to review the progress of the Development Road Project, which includes the construction of railway lines extending from the port of Faw to the Turkish border. The meeting focused on the stages…
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Economy
Iraq Signs €262 Million Deal with Erste Group
Iraq’s Ministry of Finance has signed a major loan financing agreement with Austria’s Erste Group Bank to support the modernisation of the country’s agricultural sector. The agreement, worth 262 million euros, was signed by Iraq’s Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed and the Austrian Ambassador to Baghdad, with the funds directed…
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Energy
Iraq and Russia Sign Nuclear Energy Agreement at IAEA
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation, Iraq and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission and Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, formalised the agreement with Alexey Likhachev, Director…
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Oil and Gas
Celebrating 64 Years of OPEC
Last week, OPEC celebrated its 64th anniversary, marking its founding between 10th and 14th September 1960 in Baghdad. Iraq takes great pride in being a key founding nation of OPEC and continues to play a vital role in its ongoing success. In a statement, OPEC remarked: “On the banks of…
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Media and Communications
Apple Inc. Explores Tech Collaboration in Iraq
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani welcomed a delegation from the American tech giant Apple on Monday, alongside Mr. Ali Al-Moayyad, Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC). The meeting marked a significant step towards enhancing Iraq’s digital infrastructure and technological capabilities. Al-Sudani highlighted Iraq’s ongoing digital transformation, led by…
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Arts, Culture and Events
Iraq and Tunisia Strengthen Arab Cultural Ties
Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, has arrived in Tunis, Tunisia, leading a high-level ministerial delegation. The delegation included prominent figures such as Dr. Fadhel Mohammed Hussein, Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs, Mr. Ali Obaid Shalgam, Chairman of the Antiquities Authority, and Dr. Alaa Abu Al-Hassan…
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NEWS
Deputy PM, Nineveh Governor Discuss Projects and Census Plans
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Dr. Muhammad Ali Tamim, held a meeting with the Governor of Nineveh, Mr. Abdul Qadir Al-Dakhil, and his accompanying delegation to discuss key issues concerning the governorate’s ongoing projects and upcoming population census. The meeting focused on the progress of various projects under…
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NEWS
Evaluation of Webb Fontaine’s Port System Proposal
The Assistant Director General for Technical Affairs of Iraqi Ports, Eng. Abdul Sada Khalaf, along with relevant departments, has reviewed a presentation by the international company Webb Fontaine on implementing a port community system. According to Eng. Khalaf, this initiative aligns with the directives of the Minister of Transport, Razzaq…
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