Saturday, April 26, 2025
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A workshop was held in Nineveh to highlight how digital media creates change. The Higher Judicial Council supported the event, which focused on empowering content creators and influencers. Participants explored ways to improve public awareness through social media platforms. Judge Ahmad Muhammad Ali Al-Huraithi, Deputy Head of the Nineveh Court of Appeals, explained the goals behind the workshop. He stressed that...
Rafidain Bank has firmly denied widespread rumors claiming a suspension of its payment card services. The bank clarified that its payment card services remain fully functional, both domestically and internationally. Despite circulating misinformation, officials reassured customers that no disruptions have occurred. The bank emphasized that Mastercard and Visa cards, issued under its authority, continue to operate normally across Iraq and abroad. No...
The Health Insurance Authority has confirmed registering 450,000 individuals from the social welfare network. This group is part of the third phase of the national healthcare support rollout. As part of ongoing expansion, the authority introduced a digital platform to serve individuals with disabilities. Ali Ahmed Ubaid, Director of the Health Insurance Authority, shared the update during a press conference....
Thousands of young girls from Karbala participated in a large ceremony celebrating their religious coming of age. The event, part of the ongoing religious commitment ceremony, brought together 5,000 students from 121 different schools across the province. Families, educators, and religious figures gathered to mark this important spiritual milestone. The ceremony took place at the Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas service complex. The...
The Ministry of Trade has launched a wide campaign to monitor bakeries and ovens across Baghdad and the provinces. This move comes as part of a broader effort to ensure price stability and improve food security. Riyadh Mahdi Al-Mousawi, Director General of the Department of Commercial and Financial Control, announced the new initiative. He said that all monitoring teams in...
Baghdad - Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani, the highest religious authority in Iraq’s Shiite community, extended heartfelt condolences following the passing of Pope Francis. He praised the late pontiff’s dedication to promoting peace, tolerance, and solidarity with the oppressed. In a statement from his office, Al-Sistani reflected on the significance of their 2021 meeting during Pope Francis’s historic visit to Iraq...
Baghdad - On Monday, church bells rang in Mosul and surrounding towns to honor the passing of Pope Francis, the first pontiff to visit Iraq, a nation deeply affected by the brutality of jihadist groups. In the historic Al-Tahera church in Qaraqosh, where the Pope had prayed during his 2021 visit, dozens gathered for an Easter mass that also served...
The Ministry of Agriculture has clarified the wheat delivery process as part of its ongoing support for farmers. This explanation came after growing public interest in how wheat is received and marketed. Officials responded with confidence, aiming to ease farmers' concerns and reinforce transparency. According to ministry spokesperson Mohammed Abdul Redha Al-Khuzai, the agricultural plan for every farmer will be fully...
In a vibrant cultural evening, the General Union of Writers and Authors in Iraq honored writer Ammar Al-Marwati. The event, hosted by the Narrative Club, celebrated his contributions to literature and storytelling. It brought together authors, critics, and narrative enthusiasts in an engaging and creative atmosphere. The session took place under the guidance of literary figure Hussein Mohammed Sharif. He...
In a strong step toward environmental protection, The Green Project launched a new campaign in Maysan. The initiative plans to plant 1,000 trees across newly developed neighborhoods and school buildings. This effort aims to increase green spaces and fight climate change in the region. The Supreme Youth Council in Maysan leads this ambitious movement. According to campaign coordinator Ahmed Jawda, the spring...