Iraq

Oman Hajj Mission resolves pilgrim bus delay at Saudi Miqat

Oman Hajj Mission resolves pilgrim bus delay at Saudi Miqat, addressing unexpected disruptions at the al Sail al Kabir checkpoint. Initially, several buses carrying...

Bahrain Approves Three-Day Paternity Leave for Government Employees

Bahrain has taken a step toward supporting working fathers by approving a three-day paid paternity leave for government employees. The House of Representatives passed...

Oman’s Digital Economy Set to Nearly Double by 2030 Driven by Tech, AI, and Infrastructure Growth

The Oman digital economy is set to nearly double its contribution by 2030, reflecting...

Oman Sees Increase in Arab Visitors

Oman has witnessed a notable rise in the number of Arab visitors. Recent statistics...

QNB Becomes First Bank in Qatar to Enable UPI Payments

Doha, Qatar: QNB has partnered with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to enable the...

Kuwait PM Strengthens Global Ties in Meetings with EU’s Kallas and Goldman Sachs CEO

Kuwait global ties advanced this week as Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah...

Iraq’s US Dollar Exchange Rate Edges Higher in Baghdad and Erbil

Iraq’s US dollar exchange rate experienced a modest increase on Sunday in both Baghdad and Erbil, signaling minor currency market fluctuations. Local traders reported...

Iraq Deports 55,000 Illegal Workers in Past Two Years

Iraq has deported 55,000 foreign workers over the past two years, authorities confirmed yesterday. Illegal worker deportation remains a key part of Baghdad’s efforts...

Barzani and Rubio Discuss Kurdistan US Ties and Syria Stability in Munich

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. The meeting focused on strengthening Kurdistan US ties and...

Iraq Begins Transfer of Thousands of ISIS Prisoners from Syria

Iraq has begun a large-scale ISIS prisoner transfer from Syria, signaling major security challenges ahead. The ISIS prisoner transfer is part of Baghdad’s effort...

Iraq Tops Imports of Iranian Agricultural and Food Products

Iraq’s position as a leading importer of Iranian goods has strengthened significantly, highlighting growing trade ties between the two neighbors. According to Iran’s National...

Iraq Delays Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline Amid Regional Challenges

Iraq has postponed its plans to revive the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline due to security and logistical challenges in the region. The announcement underscores how geopolitical...

Iraqi Forces Capture Senior ISIS Commander in Anbar Raid

Iraq’s National Security Service announced the successful mission on Tuesday. The agency targeted a dangerous ISIS cell in Anbar province. This area has witnessed...

Customs Tariff Ruling Deepens Iraq Trade Crisis

The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge against Decision No. 957 on Wednesday. This ruling upholds the government’s controversial increase in customs...

Maliki’s ‘One Army’ Remark Reignites Debate Over PMF’s Future Role

Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has ignited fresh political controversy. He called for confining all weapons to the state. He insisted Iraq must have...

Iraq Executes Former Saddam Officer for 1980 Cleric Killing

A former senior Iraqi officer faced execution this week. The government convicted him for a historic sectarian crime. This historic sectarian crime happened over...

Deadly Fire Erupts at Major Iraqi Oil Refinery in Baiji

A refinery equipment explosion caused a deadly fire in northern Iraq. This serious industrial accident resulted in multiple casualties. The fire erupted at the...

Kurdistan President and US Consul General Discuss Government Formation

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani held important talks Monday. He met United States Consul General Wendy Green in Erbil. Their discussion centered on the...

Al-Maliki, US Diplomat Discuss Strategic Ties and Regional Balance

Iraqi political leader Nouri al-Maliki met a US diplomat in Baghdad. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations this Monday. Al-Maliki leads the influential State of...

Iraqi Leadership Addresses ISIS, Diplomacy, and Economic Challenges

Iraq's ruling coalition reviewed several critical strategic files. The State Administration Coalition held a major meeting Sunday. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani hosted the...

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