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Qatar’s amir sends condolences to Iraq after wedding blaze kills more than 100

The bride and the groom miraculously survived the tragic incident, but are currently in a difficult psychological state. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has offered his condolences…

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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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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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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’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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Top Iraqi oil chief predicts Qatar will acquire 20-25% stake in TotalEnergies project

The project involves building a large-scale seawater treatment facility to improve output from other fields using water injection, a huge solar power plant in the Basra area, and a natural…

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Qatar’s amir congratulates Iraq’s new prime minister-designate

Iraq has been grappling with a political deadlock since last year’s elections. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated Iraq’s new Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Al Sudani on his…

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Death toll rises as Iraq faces worst political unrest in years following Sadr retirement

Social media users online are expressing their solidarity with the people of Iraq. Tensions have soared in Iraq after influential Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr stepped down from political activities, leading…

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Iraq seeks Qatari gas supply amid power shortage

Despite being an oil-rich country Iraq is struggling to meet energy demands. Iraq is seeking gas supply from leading energy producer Qatar in an effort to address decades of power…

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