Iraq

Central Bank governor has been replaced after Iraqi dinar slumps; the currency hit new lows on Friday, reaching around 1.670 to the US dollar

On 8 January, the removal of barriers around Baghdad's green zone and the opening of the crossing began, as part of a plan to ease traffic congestion in the capital

A memorandum of understanding has been signed with the American Concrete Institute to increase cooperation and coordination in the field, announced the Iraqi Ministry of Construction

Tickets are now on sale for the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup, to be held in Basra from 6 January to 19 January 2023

The climate-stressed country must pursue 'green growth', the World Bank has suggested, proposing to diversify its economy given its heavy reliance on oil

Ministry of Environment underlined important aspects in Paris Climate Agreement, pointing to the creation of a special fund for losses and damages related to carbon pollution, adding that "Iraq is not a cause of climate change, but is affected by it"

The Parliamentary Communications Commission has announced the organisation of workshops with specialists of the Law of Information Crimes

Iraq has been designated to host the sixth edition of the 'Forum of Ancient Civilisations' in Baghdad on 4 December, with the participation of nine countries

1526 flights departed from Baghdad International Airport in October according to the General Company for Air Navigation Services

A team of Iranian experts travelled Iraq to visit the dust source regions and work out feasible solutions to the frequent dust storms that affect both nations

The Parliament will meet on Thursday to "elect a new president", as Speaker Mohammad Al Halbussi's office has said in a surprise move that attempts to end months of political deadlock

Karbala airport will be ready at the end of 2023; in the first phase it will be able to handle three million passengers, which will increase in subsequent phases to 20 million

The country inaugurated the second Groundmaster air defence radar; it is one of several that will be installed and put into operation in Iraq to complete the process of detection and early warning of hostile high and medium altitude aircraft