Iraq
Iraq Halves Tuberculosis Rate Through Advanced Tech, Expanded Mobile Health Services
April 17, 2025
Iraq Halves Tuberculosis Rate Through Advanced Tech, Expanded Mobile Health Services
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…
5,000 Iraqi graduates take oath at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Iraq’s Holy Karbala
April 13, 2025
5,000 Iraqi graduates take oath at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Iraq’s Holy Karbala
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…
Iraq launches International Day of Babylonian Civilization
April 13, 2025
Iraq launches International Day of Babylonian Civilization
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 Introduces Low-Interest Loans for Solar Panel Installations
April 12, 2025
Iraq Introduces Low-Interest Loans for Solar Panel Installations
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…
Al-Askariyyain Holy Shrine preparing new green space to serve its honourable pilgrims
April 11, 2025
Al-Askariyyain Holy Shrine preparing new green space to serve its honourable pilgrims
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…
Erbil Book Fair opens with global participation and over a million titles
April 10, 2025
Erbil Book Fair opens with global participation and over a million titles
The 17th Erbil International Book Fair kicked off Wednesday morning, featuring participation from 22 Arab and foreign countries and 350 publishing houses, with more than one million book titles on display. The event, organized by Al-Mada Publishing House, runs from…
Kurdish forces detain 16 ISIS militants in Roj camp
April 8, 2025
Kurdish forces detain 16 ISIS militants in Roj camp
Kurdish-led security forces arrested 16 ISIS militants during a raid on Roj camp in northeast Syria on Saturday, seizing communication equipment and uncovering a secret trench used for infiltration and smuggling, Rudaw reported. The militants were involved in recruiting and…
Iraq Releases 1,000 Inmates Under General Amnesty Law
April 7, 2025
Iraq Releases 1,000 Inmates Under General Amnesty Law
As of Sunday, the Iraqi Ministry of Justice has announced the release of 1,000 inmates from prisons across the country, following the implementation of a general amnesty law that took effect in mid-February, Rudaw reported. This release is part of…
Rare 400-Year-Old Handwritten Quran on Display in Sulaymaniyah
April 7, 2025
Rare 400-Year-Old Handwritten Quran on Display in Sulaymaniyah
A rare handwritten copy of the Quran, estimated to be around 400 years old, is on display in the village of Gelezerde, near Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, Daily Sabah reported. This ancient manuscript, preserved through generations, has attracted significant public interest and…
First direct flight launched between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina
April 6, 2025
First direct flight launched between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina
Al-Alamiya Airlines has launched the first-ever direct flight between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina, marking a milestone for Najaf International Airport. This follows a similar flight from Baghdad to Medina a day earlier. In a press conference, the airline announced…