Iraq

UNESCO has added Iraq’s historic Hajj route, known as Darb Zubayda, to its Global Geoparks Network, recognizing it as one of 16 new sites of geological, environmental, and cultural importance. Stretching from Kufa to Mecca, the centuries-old route is rich…

Iraqi student Muntadher Mohammed Ahmed, from Tarmiyah district north of Baghdad, received a certificate of appreciation from NASA after discovering two security vulnerabilities on the agency’s website. Muntadher, a top-performing student, identified a critical SQL Injection flaw that could allow…

After more than 50 years of official denial, over 15,000 Yazidis living in 11 settlements near Shingal (Sinjar) in Nineveh province have begun receiving title deeds for their properties, Rudaw reported. This marks a significant milestone in restoring property rights…

The annual international conference “Memory of Pain in Iraq” kicked off Wednesday in Holy Karbala, under the theme “For a Future Free of Pain.” Organized by the Iraqi Center for Documenting Extremism Crimes, affiliated with the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, the…

The Karbala Municipality inaugurated its first annual flower exhibition on Wednesday, with broad participation from local municipal departments, the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and Al-Abbas, and several private sector institutions. The event aims to promote environmental awareness, tree planting,…

Iraq has significantly reduced its tuberculosis (TB) rate over the past decade, halving cases from 45 to 23 per 100,000 people between 2013 and 2023, Arab News reported. This progress is largely due to a tech-driven approach combining advanced diagnostic…

Around 5,000 graduating university students gathered at the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) in the holy city of Karbala to take their graduation oath, marking the central ceremony for the fifth annual nationwide graduation celebration for…

The Iraqi city of Babylon has launched the International Day of Babylonian Civilization, drawing wide participation from cultural and academic figures, as well as representatives of local, Arab, and international institutions. The three-day event aims to celebrate the rich historical…

Iraq’s Central Bank has announced a new initiative offering low-interest loans to individuals and businesses for installing solar panels, Rudaw reported. This move aims to promote renewable energy and reduce emissions. According to the guidelines, banks will receive an initial…

The Askariyyain Holy Shrine continues its development efforts to enhance services for its honored visitors, as the Engineering Affairs Department announced progress in the preparation of a new green space designated for visitors’ rest, covering an area of 1,500 square…