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Former Iraqi president to speak on US invasion at Qatar event

The former Iraqi leader had also served as the prime minister of the Kurdistan region between 2009 and 2012 and founded the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani. Iraq’s former president…

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Qatar to collaborate with Iraq for energy projects, minister says

QatarEnergy has already taken significant steps towards strengthening its presence in Iraq’s energy sector. Qatar is in talks with Iraq to take part in oil and gas explorations, a top…

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Qatari firm establishes first healthcare branch in Iraq following unveiling of billions worth of projects

Years of war, including the 2003 US invasion, coupled with the Covid-19 outbreak have challenged Iraq’s health sector. Qatar-based Estithmar Holding has announced the establishment of its subsidiary of Elegancia…

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Iraq announces emergency OIC meeting as Denmark slams latest Quran burning as ‘stupidity’

The latest Quran burning in Denmark was condemned by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen who described it as an act of “stupidity”. Iraq announced an “emergency” meeting within the…

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Qatar deploys team to Iraq to treat children with congenital heart defects

The entire project has been funded with a total cost of QAR 512,872. Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has sent a team of volunteer medical professionals to Iraqi Kurdistan to…

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GCC to study Iraq’s ‘ambitious’ $17 billion project connecting Middle East and Europe

If completed, the project would measure 1,200 kilometers and connect Grand Faw Port, south of Iraq, to the north of the Turkish border and Europe. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…

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Qatar and Iraq take ramp up energy, gas supplies talks

QatarEnergy recently acquired a 25% stake in the Gas Growth Integrated Project in Iraq. Qatar and Iraq are taking on various discussions on gas supplies, the rehabilitation of oilfields, and…

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Washington praises Doha’s ‘active support’ following Amir Tamim’s visit to Iraq

A number of agreements and memorandums were signed during the amir’s visit to Iraq. The United States has welcomed Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s visit to Iraq, praising…

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Qatar’s amir lands in Baghdad for official state visit

The trip’s agenda includes discussions over the consolidation of “fraternal relations between the two countries”. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani landed in Baghdad on Thursday for an…

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