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Iraqi students develop robotic technology that can detect human life

Two Iraqi men studying at Adelaide's Flinders University have developed new technology for detecting human life using remote cameras, which could be used during rescue operations and to help the Iraqi army.

Australian Broadcasting CorporationWed, Apr 29, 2015 Wed, Apr 29, 2015

University of Arkansas signs its third Iraqi school deal

For the third time within the past 11 months, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has signed a cooperative agreement with an Iraqi university.

In a formal agreement announced Thursday, UA and the University of Sulaimani will "work to create programs for exchanging academic, research and other educational materials," the announcement from UA states. The agreement also calls for the development of opportunities for the Iraqi university to send students to UA.

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteSun, May 10, 2015 Tue, May 12, 2015

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider al-Abadi congratulates Iraqi Nadia Mura for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

October-5-2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider al-Abadi has congratulated Iraqi Nadia Mura for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Media office of the Prime Minister
October-5-2018

المكتب الاعلامي لرئيس الوزراءFri, Oct 5, 2018 Fri, Oct 5, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi : we are working on building a strong relations with Czech Republic in all fields.

August-27-2017

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi : we are working on building a strong relations with Czech Republic in all fields.
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In a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart Bohuslav Sobotka, his Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi welcomed the guest delegation, praising the Czech support to Iraq in the war against terror , providing humanitarian, medical and navigation training.clarifying that there are agreements in the military equipment supply and other fields.

المكتب الاعلامي لرئيس الوزراءMon, Aug 28, 2017 Mon, Aug 28, 2017

Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets head of the European Commission for the European Life Development

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Fuad Hussain met the Acting Head of the European Commission for the European Life Development Mr. Margaritis Schinas on Friday 18/2/2022 on the side lines of Munich Security Conference (session 58) held in Munich City/ Germany.

The two sides discussed the cooperation horizons between Iraq and EU on the file of refugee. Mr. Margaritis has commended Iraq`s efforts and its cooperation on this file.

وزارة الخارجية العراقيةMon, Mar 14, 2022 Mon, Mar 14, 2022

Foreign Minister: We Discussed with the Turkish Side the Possibility of Resuming the Work of the 2009 Memorandum of Understanding to Exempt Citizens of Both Countries from Entry Visas, and Turkey Affirms Support for Iraq to Achieve Security and Stability

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with his Turkish counterpart, Mr. Mevlut Cavusoglu, the two sides held talks that focused on bilateral relations, and ways to enhance them in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly countries.

وزارة الخارجية العراقيةMon, Dec 21, 2020 Mon, Dec 21, 2020

Oil Exports from Southern Iraq Fields Hit Record Level

Iraq's Oil Minister said exports from the south reached three million bpd for the first time in the country’s history.

NRTMon, Jun 1, 2015 Tue, Jun 2, 2015

US-Iraqi Youth Institute Holds Conference On Peace

Members and affiliates of the US-Iraqi Youth Institute with a host of community leaders and politicians met at Greenfield Manor on June 5, 2015 for the Iraqi American Peace Conference. This year’s theme was ISIS: Terrorism Against Childhood.

Groups of students with the organization, families with children, and political and community leaders from Detroit to Baghdad gathered in the main banquet hall for an evening of discussion, video presentations, dinner, and a closing awards ceremony.

Michigan JournalMon, Jun 15, 2015 Tue, Jun 16, 2015

At 17, Zuhal Sultan founded the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. Next test? Continuing despite ISIS

A pianist herself, she wanted to unite fellow Iraqi youth through music, paving a path to peace by bringing together members from the country’s many varied religions and sects.

St. Louis Public RadioThu, Sep 24, 2015 Thu, Oct 1, 2015

On the Banks of the Tigris - trailer

Forgotten origins of Iraqi music celebrated in award-winning documentary

It's hard to say what's most remarkable about an Australian film winning best documentary at the 2015 Baghdad Film Festival.

Yes, the revelations in Melbourne filmmaker Marsha Emerman's On the Banks of the Tigris are profound – for Iraqis at home and in diaspora, for the Jewish songwriters it reinstates in the nation's cultural history, and for an anxious world looking always for signs of unity and reconciliation.

The Sidney Morning HeraldFri, Oct 30, 2015 Mon, Nov 2, 2015

Iraqis are grateful, and still need GIs’ help

Over the past 12 years, American and Iraqi soldiers have fought alongside each other, bled together, died together and wept together to mourn our fallen comrades.

On this Veterans Day, we should honor all the brave fighters who risked their lives and limbs, often making the ultimate sacrifice, to liberate Iraq from tyranny and terrorism.

Iraqis understand why the service and sacrifice of so many Iraqis and Americans must not be in vain.

Stars and Stripes Tue, Nov 10, 2015 Tue, Nov 17, 2015

CNBC: Interview with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi

CNBC’s Hadley Gamble sat down with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi in Davos to talk about the country’s progress, economy and fight against the Islamic State. The interview, held during the annual World Economic Forum, began with the prime minister discussing the war against ISIS: “we are achieving victory over ISIS. We have liberated large areas of Iraq from ISIS control. ISIS are on the run now, and they have been defeated in many areas. We have planned for this year, 2016, to get ISIS out of Iraq.

CNBCFri, Jan 29, 2016 Fri, Jan 29, 2016

Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal is using an exhibit in Windsor, Ont., to resurrect a Baghdad Library

In the long history of cultural destruction caused by war in Iraq, the Art Gallery of Windsor, Ont., is the unlikely setting for a project of renewal.

Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal hopes to restock a library that was set on fire in Baghdad in 2003. His plan is surprisingly indirect: he’s created book-like objects filled with blank white pages and will exchange them for real books that the library needs.

To make this work he’s counting on help from visitors to his new exhibition.

National PostFri, Feb 5, 2016 Fri, Feb 5, 2016

His Excellency Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi congratulates the Iraqi Army on the 97th anniversary of its establishment

We proud to remember of the 79th anniversary of our mighty Iraqi army establishment, which, in all its formations and ranks, has written the most glorious national epic of the country and its people.
Today, we celebrate together this blessed and immortal occasion, which represents the Army Day and the Victory Day, and we extend our congratulations to our Iraqi people and their heroic army, which restored the country's prestige and preserved the land of its country. It offered dear sacrifices in the most difficult stage of our beloved country. It was a rightful fortress to protect... Read more...

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSat, Jan 6, 2018 Mon, Jan 8, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi receives the Regional Director of the World Bank

July-19-2017

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi receives the Regional Director of the World Bank

The Regional Director of the World Bank congratulated Dr. Al-Abadi on the victories and the liberation of Mosul, stressing the readiness of the World Bank to assist and support the efforts of the Iraqi government and its plans for economic reform and the advancement of reconstruction projects and development of Iraqi cities

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, Jul 19, 2017 Wed, Jul 19, 2017

H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi expresses his pride in receiving the file of the inclusion of Babylon on the World Heritage List

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi has expressed his pride in receiving the file of listing Babylon on the World Heritage List, Which has been working during the last period with those responsible for this file globally after witnessing the destruction of the former regime.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeWed, May 9, 2018 Wed, May 9, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi receives UN special rapporteur on Extra-Judicial executions

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi received, in his office today on Wednesday, UN special rapporteur on Extra-Judicial executions Dr.Agnes Callamard and her accompanying delegation.

They discussed in the meeting the exaggerations of some institutions for human rights violations.meanwhile, The government has taken real measures to punish those who carry out these acts, which are few.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeFri, Nov 17, 2017 Fri, Nov 17, 2017

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi receives the President of Russia Vladimir Putin's envoy

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi received the President of Russia Vladimir Putin's envoy Anna Kuznetsova, she conveyed to His Excellency the greetings of President Putin and the Russian government desire to strengthen the mutual relations of cooperation between the two countries.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSun, Dec 30, 2018 Sun, Dec 30, 2018

H.E. Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi receives a delegation from the German company Siemens

His Excellency Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi received this Thursday, a delegation from the German company Siemens
During the meeting, they discussed the reality of electricity in Iraq, and the plans to develop it, identify the most important problems and obstacles facing this vital sector to reach essential solutions to overcome them.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeThu, Jul 16, 2020 Thu, Jul 16, 2020

H.E. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi meets Speakers and Parliament members participating in neighboring countries parliament's Summit

His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi met this day Speakers and Parliament members participating in neighboring countries parliament's Summit, which concluded its work in Baghdad Today.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSat, Apr 20, 2019 Mon, Apr 22, 2019