Saturday, April 26, 2025
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The Reopening Service Roads in Najaf initiative has launched with strong momentum. Najaf’s Traffic Directorate, in collaboration with the municipality and the provincial government, opened several service roads to reduce traffic congestion across the city. Colonel Wissam Shaheed Jassem Al-Kaabi, head of the Najaf Traffic Directorate, confirmed the campaign’s broad scope. Authorities reopened many service roads that had remained closed for years....
The city of Babylon hosted a vibrant celebration under the theme "Babylon's Legacy Shines." The event honored the rich heritage of one of the world's most historic civilizations. President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid attended the event, along with a wide range of political and cultural figures. The celebration opened with both official and public activities that reflected Babylon’s ancient cultural depth. Organizers...
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has initiated the formation of an investigative committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man found on the outskirts of Samarra in Salah Al-Din governorate. In response to the discovery of the body and the recovery of the victim's vehicle from the river, the Prime Minister directed the creation of...
In a powerful display of cultural remembrance, the Irtiqa Foundation for Art and Media organized a festival titled "Martyrdom Triumphs (الشهادة تنتصر)." The event honored the legacy of the late scholar and martyr, Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, and his sister Amina al-Sadr, known as Bint al-Huda. The festival took place under the sponsorship of the office of religious authority Sheikh Muhammad al-Yaqubi....
The Ministry of Environment announced active efforts to address two critical environmental challenges: desertification and dust storms. As part of its ongoing mission, the ministry launched a national strategy under the key initiative "Combatting Desertification." This effort combines planning, science, and cooperation with international organizations. According to ministry spokesperson Luay Al-Mukhtar, the government works closely with global environmental agencies. These include the...
In a powerful move to boost local farming and uplift struggling families, a large-scale planting initiative began in Al-Baghdadi. The campaign, titled "Planting Seeds of Hope," aims to distribute and cultivate over 5,000 vegetable seedlings. This includes tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers—crops that thrive in Iraq’s soil and suit the region's agricultural climate. The campaign grew from a collaboration between the Al-Baghdadi Cultural...
Health experts continue to sound the misuse of antibiotics warning as a national campaign gains momentum. The Iraqi Pharmacists Syndicate, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, has launched an initiative to tackle this issue. The head of the Syndicate, Osama Hadi, explained the campaign’s goals. He said the focus targets both pharmacists and the general public. The campaign stresses the dangers...
The university graduation celebration continues to grow as the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine finalizes all preparations for its central graduation event. More than 60 universities from across Iraq will take part. Around 4,500 students are expected to participate in this remarkable celebration. Maheer Khalid, the official in charge of university relations at the Holy Shrine, confirmed the successful completion of all logistical steps....
Iraq's Al-Difaa Al-Jawi basketball team secured a vital victory in the West Asia Super League (WASL) Final 8, defeating Jordan’s Ittihad Amman with a dominant 92-68 scoreline. The Round 2 match took place on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at the Ghazir Arena in Beirut, Lebanon. Al-Difaa Al-Jawi set the tone early, building a 10-point lead by halftime (44-34). Despite a...
Baghdad, Iraq - The Modern Bridges Transform Baghdad initiative continues to reshape the city’s urban transport landscape. The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities has begun implementing advanced technologies never before used in Iraq. These innovations are part of a broader project to ease traffic congestion, especially along Abu Nuwas Street. Spokesman Nabeel Al-Saffar confirmed the launch of major development work across...