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Who's Nouri Al Maliki set to be Iraq's next PM

Shrewd politician is set to return to power amid seismic changes in region

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The Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shiite factions with varying links to Iran, said in a statement that it “decided, by majority vote, to nominate” Al Maliki for the position “as the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc”.

First EU airline flight in 35 years lands in Baghdad

Arrival ushers in ‘a new phase of recovery for Iraq’s aviation sector’

After 35 years, the first European aircraft has landed at Baghdad International Airport, marking a major step in Iraq’s return to the European aviation map and boosting confidence in its air safety and infrastructure.

Iraqi woman honoured in Dubai after UAE flag kiss

Her viral moment in Basra leads to a special UAE National Day invitation

Rajha Mohammed Abbas (second left), whose kiss on the UAE flag inspired a surprise visit arranged by an Emirati journalist.

Minor earthquake strikes in western Saudi Arabia

A 5.09-magnitude quake was also detected across the border in Iraq

The tremor measured 3.43 on the Richter scale.

Petrofac: Historic collapse of Dh30b giant - a timeline

Petrofac’s rise, downfall traced through key events that reshaped its finances, reputation

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Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Sulaymaniyah

New direct flights restores key connection that had been suspended since April 2023

Turkey has become a major global force in the civil aviation space, placing huge orders with Boeing and Airbus.

Dubai-led plan to upskill 10,000 Kurdistan teachers

Dubai’s Digital School to train 10,000 teachers in Kurdistan with Arizona State University

The initiative paves the way for a new phase of strategic cooperation between the Digital School and the Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government.

UAE's Dana, Crescent eye gas surge from Iraq's Khor Mor

KM250 boosts Khor Mor capacity to 750 MMscf/d, completed eight months ahead of schedule

$1 billion invested in Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum Kurdistan operations.

UAE's first Iraq Fest draws 15,000 to Dubai's Expo City

Sheikh Nahyan honours many heroes as expats reunite with roots at Iraq Day celebration

UAE: Nostalgia reigns as 15,000 expats celebrate first-ever Iraq Fest in Dubai

Iraq’s solar villages to tackle climate crisis

Rwanga Foundation and Idris Nechirvan Barzani spearhead renewable energy projects

The Kulak Solar Village in Iraq becomes a model for transformation

Watch: Woman runs over policeman, crashes into 3 cars

Footage shows the car moving erratically before the moment of impact

Iraq: Woman runs over policeman, crashes into three cars

Man paints dog blue in viral video, sparking outrage

Viral footage of animal abuse sparks condemnation and calls for prosecution

Viral video shows man painting dog blue, triggers outrage

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