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Relics and artifacts dating back to Sasanian era uncovered in Iraq

Relics and artifacts dating back to Sasanian era uncovered in Iraq

The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced yesterday, Monday, that it had uncovered relics of buildings and other artifacts dating back to the end of the Sasanian era and the inception of the Islamic era. The ministry said…
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa

Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced today, Sunday, the gradual launch of the electronic visa application. The Director of Civil Status, Passports, and Residency at the Ministry, Major General Nashat Al-Khafaji, said in a statement to the official news agency,…
4500-year-old Sumerian palace uncovered in Iraq’s desert

4500-year-old Sumerian palace uncovered in Iraq’s desert

A British Museum-linked team has uncovered a Sumerian palace in the Iraqi desert dating back to over 4,500 years. This groundbreaking archaeological discovery at the site of the ancient city of Girsu, historically known as Tello, is poised to shed…
Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist

Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist

The Joint Operations Command in Iraq announced on Tuesday the arrest of the financial official of the terrorist organization “ISIS” in the country. The Command’s statement said, “Through intelligence efforts, including monitoring and tracking operations, the heroes of the Counter-Terrorism…
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says

15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says

The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities revealed today that Iraq has 15,000 archaeological sites, noting that less than 10% of these sites have been discovered. The Deputy Minister, Fadel Al-Badrani, said in an interview with the official newspaper,…
Work on high-speed train project linking Holy Karbala to Holy Najaf to begin soon, ministry says

Work on high-speed train project linking Holy Karbala to Holy Najaf to begin soon, ministry says

The Iraqi Minister of Transportation, Razzaq Al-Saadi, announced that the high-speed train project linking the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf will soon commence, with the capacity to transport around 25,000 passengers per hour. The minister further explained that “the…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes 2nd batch of heaters to poor families in Holy Karbala

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes 2nd batch of heaters to poor families in Holy Karbala

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala announced today the distribution of the second batch of electric heaters to a large number of families in the holy city. The Public Relations official, Hussein Al-Adeli, told Shia Waves…
Iraq among top 10 buyers of gold in world, research unit reveals

Iraq among top 10 buyers of gold in world, research unit reveals

Three Arab countries, including Iraq, appeared in the list of the top 10 gold buyers in 2023. Recent data collected by the Energy Research Unit shows that the central banks of Libya, Iraq and Qatar were among the top 10…
Kazimayn Walk approaching its final days as devotees of Ahlul-Bayt near Shrine of Imam al-Kazim

Kazimayn Walk approaching its final days as devotees of Ahlul-Bayt near Shrine of Imam al-Kazim

Pilgrims, mourners and devotees of the Ahlul-Bayt (peace be upon them) from all over the world are reaching the city of Kazimayn on foot and in vehicles to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kazim (peace be upon him).…
Iraqi author releases book on developmental story of Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein over 14 centuries

Iraqi author releases book on developmental story of Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein over 14 centuries

Saeed Rashid Zamizm, an Iraqi writer and researcher, has published a book on the Holy Husseini Shrine entitled “Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, from reconstruction to destruction during 1400 years”, news and local sources announced in the…
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