Baghdad's literary scene is buzzing with the opening of the 25th Baghdad International Book Fair. Running from September 12th to 22nd, 2024, under the theme "From Iraq, the first letter to the world was written," the fair has attracted over 350 publishers from Iraq, the Arab world, and beyond. Dr. Abdul Wahab Al-Radhi, head of the organizing committee and...
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to collaborating with regional partners, particularly Turkey, in addressing recent geopolitical developments.
During a meeting on Sunday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two officials discussed bilateral relations and key regional and international issues, with a strong focus on the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement from the...
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with British National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, to discuss pressing security concerns in the Middle East, particularly the situation in Syria and its ripple effects on neighboring nations.
During their conversation, the two officials addressed a range of topics concerning the growing bilateral ties between Iraq and the United...
Rafidain Bank announced on Tuesday the launch of its new system to combat money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT), marking a significant step in strengthening the country's financial security.
The bank issued a report detailing the stages of its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The measures include improving customer account opening procedures, updating customer information, and implementing...
Prime Ministers Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom and Mohammed S. Al-Sudani of Iraq have unveiled an ambitious £12.3 billion ($15 billion) trade and investment package, aimed at strengthening economic ties and driving prosperity between the two nations. This historic agreement is a testament to the growing collaboration between the UK and Iraq, marking a tenfold increase in trade...
Baghdad, Iraq - Iraq has brought back 153 families from Syria’s Al-Hol camp, marking another step in its repatriation efforts. The camp, located in Kurdish-controlled northeastern Syria, houses thousands of people with suspected ties to the Islamic State (IS). Iraqi officials have been working to speed up the process of returning their citizens.
Iraq repatriates more families as part of...
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) officially opened its doors on Tuesday in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking a significant moment in global climate action. Iraq is among the nations participating in this crucial summit, sending a high-level delegation led by President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid.
This year's COP, held in...
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq is ready to assist in improving relations between Russia and Ukraine.
Rashid made the statement during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, according to a release from the Iraqi Presidency.
The discussion touched on important regional and global issues, with Rashid...
Iraq’s Prime Ministerial Advisor, Hussein Al-Alawi, confirmed that the UK’s decision to reduce Iraq’s security rating is a reflection of the country’s progress and growing stability in multiple areas.
In remarks made on Thursday, Al-Alawi described Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s visit to London as successful, contributing significantly to the strengthening of Iraq’s ties with the UK across various sectors,...
The Iraqi Cabinet has introduced new guidelines for managing scrap metal, military surplus, and industrial waste. The key points of the new regulations are as follows:
Free Transfers: The Ministries of Defence, Interior, and other security agencies will now transfer decommissioned military equipment, empty ammunition cases, and military-grade scrap metal to the Military Industrialisation Authority without any cost.
Brass Transfers: All...