Iraq Struggles to Contain Volatile Dinar Currency Disparity
A persistent, wide gap remains between Iraq's official and market exchange rates, with open markets trading at 1,530 IQD despite the Central Bank's 1,320 IQD official peg.
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Tectonic Pressure Mounts Over Kurdistan, Inevitable Earthquake Warning Issued
Iraq, Japan JGC Resume Shuaiba FCC Project
The initiative is slated to restart operations on August 10, 2026, with the company mobilizing personnel to Basra.
War, Politics, and the World Cup: Why 1942 and 1946 Never Happened
The history of the FIFA World Cup has been shaped not only by sport but also by global conflict and crisis, ranging from early travel and financial limitations to a 12-year suspension during World War II and even modern-day geopolitical tensions affecting the 2026 tournament.
Kamal Muhammad Announces Charity Concert for Hiwa Hospital
Prominent Kurdish artist Kamal Muhammad has announced a two-day charity concert at the Sulaymaniyah Art Hall to raise vital funds for cancer patients and support operational needs at Hiwa Hospital.
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First Kurdish Book Fair Opens in Slemani
The first Kurdish Book Fair has opened at Family Mall in Slemani, bringing together publishers and distributors to showcase a wide range of Kurdish books and new publications.
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Exhibition in Qamishlo Documents Yazidi Heritage and Memory
A new photography exhibition in Qamishlo is using personal images and community stories to document Yazidi culture and preserve memories shaped by years of persecution and displacement.
14/08/2026
First Local Products Festival Opens in Hawraman
The first local products festival has opened at Ahmed Awa Summer Resort in Hawraman, bringing together local producers, food vendors, and craftspeople for a three-day event.
13/08/2026
Iraq Steps Up Efforts to Recover Smuggled Antiquities
Iraq is continuing efforts to trace and recover antiquities taken from the country and smuggled abroad following the 2003 invasion, according to a senior Culture Ministry official.
12/08/2026
How Archaeologists Unearth and Preserve Kurdistan's Past
Archaeological excavation is a collaborative scientific process that combines fieldwork, advanced technology, and expertise from multiple disciplines to uncover, document, preserve, and interpret evidence of ancient human societies.
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