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UAE’s DEX Squared Hospitality secures contract for Baghdad’s first 5-star luxury hotel under World Heart brand
The landmark 320-room property, comprising 285 hotel rooms, 35 upscale suites and 54 luxury apartments, is set to redefine Iraq’s hospitality landscape
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Eagle Hills, Abu Dhabi announces land deal for the $1.5bn Baghdad Golf Course and Spa real estate project in Iraq
UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills, Abu Dhabi has announced major progress for Baghdad Golf Course and Spa
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Rabee Securities launches cutting-edge trading platform for Iraqi stock market
The launch of the new trading app comes amid Iraq’s stock market gaining rising traction among investors, as the country continues to experience increased security and stability
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Flynas announces direct Jeddah to Baghdad flights
Saudi Arabia to Iraq flights resume as flynas opens up new route
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches routes to Baghdad and Erbil Iraq in 2023
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will fly to Iraq airports from June 2023
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Saudi Arabia, Iran resume talks to repair ties and cut tensions in the Middle East region: report
The “positive atmosphere” of the talks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad could pave the way for a session with the Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers in the “near future”, Iran’s state-run news agency reported
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Video: How local bookshops are helping to revive Iraq’s literary community
Despite years of war, censorship and dictatorships in Iraq, authors and intellectuals have determinedly gathered to exchange ideas and share their experiences.
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In pictures: Iraqis protest on the deadline to form a new government
Hundreds of Iraqi anti-government protesters grappled with security forces in a bid to shut Baghdad streets on Monday, a deadline they had given authorities to implement long-awaited reforms.
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Video: Protesters killed as young Iraqis call for change
Three more protesters have been killed in Iraq as demonstrators continue their campaign for new elections and an end to corruption.
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Video: Inside a US air base attacked by Iranian missiles
US air base Al Asad in Iraq was targeted by Iran in response to the death of Qasem Soleimani, the top Iranian military commander, who was killed in a US air strike.
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Video: ‘Artefact detectives’ in Iraq aim to end the theft of their history
A group of amateur ‘artefact detectives’ in Iraq are on a mission to return countless historical items taken from their country over the years.
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Video: Why is Qasem Soleimani’s death starting World War 3 rumours?
Could the American strike that killed Iran’s military mastermind Soleimani last week set off a wider conflict in the region? Who was Qasem Soleimani and why did he matter so much?
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‘Iranian hackers’ claim breach of US govt website
The website of the Federal Depository Library Program was replaced with a page titled ‘Iranian Hackers!’
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In pictures: US killing of Iranian general Soleimani at Baghdad airport
Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani, who was killed Friday in a US strike, was one of the most popular figures in Iran and seen as a deadly adversary by America and its allies.
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In pictures: Iraq demonstrators continue anti-government protests
Demonstrations broke out on October 1 in outrage over rampant corruption and unemployment in Iraq.
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Saudi crown prince hosts Iraq PM for talks on oil attacks
Baghdad has denied any link to the attacks amid reports that the assault was launched from Iraq
