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The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations confirms that there will be no curfew imposed on Election Day

The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations confirmed that no curfew will be imposed on Election Day. The goal is to provide a safe environment that allows citizens to vote freely. During the press conference, he announced the readiness of various security sectors to ensure the security of the voting process in all cities of Iraq.

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The Prime Minister launches the work on a 100-bed hospital project in Rahmania, Shula

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani launches the executive work on a 100-bed hospital project in the Rahmania Shula area, located in the western side of Baghdad (Karkh District). This is one of 16 hospitals of this capacity being implemented under the Iraqi-Chinese agreement. Al-Sudani praised the efforts of the Ministry of Health staff in providing the best services, highlighting the government's plans to establish hospitals at the district level. This aims to spare citizens the hassle of traveling to provincial centers, reducing the pressure on services. The new hospitals will feature the latest designs and will be equipped with all the necessary medical devices.

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Al-Sudani chairs a meeting to activate procedures for financing industrial initiative projects.

The Iraqi Prime Minister chaired a meeting devoted to approving recommendations for activating financing procedures for industrial initiative projects. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank, and a number of advisors and members of relevant committees. During the meeting, progress was reviewed in implementing the industrial initiative, a key pillar of the government's development support policy. A detailed report was also presented on the position of government banks participating in the initiative, which has seen progress in the number of projects funded. Al-Sudani stressed the importance of expediting industrial loan transactions and addressing incomplete applications. This should be achieved by enhancing coordination between the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and government banks to streamline promotion and financing procedures and ensure fairness and transparency in loan granting, particularly for projects with real economic feasibility across various sectors, to support national production. He also directed that the Industrial Bank undertake lending for the projects and investment opportunities presented at the Iraq Investment Forum held in Baghdad, considering them to be unique projects that represent strategic opportunities to support the national economy and enhance partnerships between the public and private sectors. The Prime Minister pointed out that the industrial initiative represents a national platform for supporting the private sector, stimulating local production, and reducing reliance on imports. He explained that the increasing demand for industrial financing reflects a positive shift in businesspeople's orientation toward establishing factories and productive projects.

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The General Traffic Director launches a service to deliver market vacations to homes

Director General of Traffic, Major General Dr. Uday Samir Halim, launched the service of delivering market vacations to homes This was after he conducted a tour of the vehicle registration sites and the issuance of driving licenses, during which he listened to the opinions of citizens and learned about their problems. During his visit, he noticed the accumulation of previous market vacations, some of which may reach a year and a half since their issuance, and their owners did not come to collect them. The Directorate will publish numbers through which it can be communicated to deliver market vacations to their owners

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A taxi driver sends a message to the mayor of Baghdad

When the Mayor of Baghdad, Ammar Musa, was planting trees as part of a afforestation campaign in all areas of the capital, a taxi driver stopped and addressed the Secretary, “I wish you all the success because you are an honorable person and love Iraq.” Wishing him success for what he offers to Iraq and the Iraqis. It is worth noting that this campaign is one of the most important campaigns to make Iraq and Baghdad a green city in order to regain its power.

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The US Department of War: Reducing the military mission in Iraq comes in implementation of the agreement signed with the Iraqi government in September of last year

The US Department of War: Reducing the military mission in Iraq comes in implementation of the agreement signed with the Iraqi government in September of last year

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The Minister of Interior reviews the work of specialized mobile vehicles for registering vehicles and installing license plates in citizens' homes

Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari reviewed the General Traffic Directorate's new initiative, which involves initiating field work to register vehicles, transfer, issue and renew driving licenses, and install license plates using specialized vehicles that will reach citizens' homes, including in Baghdad and the governorates. Al Shammari also viewed the vehicles specialized in traffic engineering work, including installing and repairing traffic signs, road marking, and other engineering work carried out by the General Traffic Directorate. The Minister stressed the importance of keeping pace with developments taking place in advanced countries in various security and service fields, appreciating the efforts of the General Traffic Directorate and its commitment to developing its work to serve citizens.

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Shooting at Basra protesters in front of the oil company

A security source in Basra police reported that gunmen riding in a vehicle bearing government license plates fired into the air to disperse university graduates protesting outside the gates of the Basra Oil Company.

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A major fire broke out in the Al-Amel neighborhood in Baghdad

A large fire in the Al-Amil neighborhood in Baghdad caught fire in commercial buildings, stalls, and kiosks. Civil defense teams rushed directly to extinguish the fire without causing any casualties.

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The Prime Minister announces investment opportunities amounting to (450) billion dollars in various sectors

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is sponsoring the two-day Iraq Investment Forum in Baghdad, which will showcase more than 160 promising investment opportunities across various sectors. In his speech, Al-Sudani welcomed the participants in the forum and their presence in Baghdad, in light of the development and reconstruction that Iraq is witnessing. He also announced investment opportunities amounting to (450) billion dollars in various sectors, expressing his thanks to those in charge of this forum, foremost among them the National Investment Commission, the Iraqi Economic Council, and all the supporting and participating parties. Al-Sudani affirmed the government's intention to amend the Joint Stock Companies Law and the Holding Companies Law, adding provisions to support small and medium-sized enterprises and private funds, in addition to increasing the pace of digitizing government procedures to reduce bureaucracy, completing banking reforms, and raising Iraq's credit rating to reduce interest rates and insurance on projects undertaken in Iraq.

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An expanded international conference in New York on ending Al-Hawl camp

The largest international conference on ending Al-Hawl camp was held in New York and urged countries to withdraw their nationals from the camp in preparation for its closure. 180 countries, 25 international organizations, 11 international organizations, and 8 civil society organizations participated in the expanded conference. Iraq was represented at the conference by a high-level Iraqi government delegation, headed by the President of the Republic and membership Minister of Foreign Affairs And National Security Advisor And the Minister of Immigration And the Supreme Judicial Council And the Prime Minister's Office And the heads of international and governmental technical groups working in the Al-Hawl camp file to restore Iraqi families from northeastern Syria to Iraq. Holding the conference represents the first event of its kind in the world regarding the Al-Hawl camp file and the implementation of the Iraqi government’s decision to dismantle the camp and end its existence. The conference also strengthens Iraq’s international standing and confirms the international community’s continued support for Iraq. The conference addresses three important topics: informing the world of the threat that Al-Hawl camp represents to international peace and security, highlighting Iraq’s successful experience in repatriating its families from the camp, and urging the remaining countries to withdraw their nationals from the camp, in preparation for closing it and ending its existence.

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The Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission affirms the continuation of unifying procedures and enhancing field efficiency.

The Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission, Dr. Nawfal Abu Ragheef, chaired an expanded meeting at the commission's headquarters in Baghdad, which included the directors of the commission's offices and branches in the governorates and a number of officials from the central departments. The meeting was part of periodic meetings aimed at evaluating performance and enhancing organizational and field readiness. The meeting featured a detailed presentation of the offices' most prominent activities and events over the past period, along with an analysis of oversight and administrative performance indicators. The goal was to identify strengths, diagnose challenges, and adopt a development plan that takes into account the specificities of each governorate and its sectoral activities. The meeting addressed a number of environmental and administrative obstacles facing the offices in the governorates. Practical implementation proposals were presented, with instructions to double the mechanisms for empowering offices and branches with flexible powers to enable them to respond quickly to emergency situations. Dr. Abu Raghif emphasized the need to standardize administrative procedures by adopting a comprehensive procedural guide, ensuring consistency in internal policies and unifying mechanisms for implementing tasks in accordance with the powers granted. The Authority's Chairman also emphasized the commitment to submitting periodic reports according to a standardized format and documenting daily activities electronically within the institutional archiving system, to enhance transparency and expedite administrative responses based on tasks and responsibilities.

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al-Sudani receives Iraqi citizens released by the Saudi side.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received on Wednesday the Iraqi citizens recently released by Saudi authorities, following high-level coordination between the Iraqi government and the Saudi side. His Excellency welcomed the released citizens upon their return to the homeland with the official government delegation on a private plane. He affirmed that the government will undertake to care for their affairs and monitor their conditions until they stabilize. His Excellency commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's stance and initiative, and expressed his appreciation for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who issued a royal pardon following the bilateral meeting they held during the recent emergency Arab and Islamic summit in Doha. Mr. Al-Sudani emphasized that the issue of the detained Iraqis was closely monitored by the government, the National Intelligence Service, and the embassy and consulate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He praised the efforts of the official delegation, headed by the Director of the Prime Minister's Office, in resolving this issue. He emphasized the importance of Iraqi travelers adhering to the customs and privacy of each country to avoid any legal complications. For their part, the families of those released expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the government's efforts and the Prime Minister's diligent follow-up of the detainees' cases and their effective contribution to their swift release.

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Sajad Salem, in response to Hezbollah, said that her kidnapping was financially motivated.

Iraqi MP Sajjad Salem confirmed that the kidnapping of researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov by the Kata'ib Hezbollah Brigades was motivated by a financial ransom. This came in response to Abu Ali al-Askari, a security official in the Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah, who said on Tuesday that the kidnappers released Tsurkov to spare Iraq a potential strike and to compel the Americans to adhere to the agreement reached with the government regarding withdrawal. Salem said in a statement that Tsurkov's kidnapping was the same as the Qatari fishermen's case, noting that the party that carried out the operation stepped aside when they learned of her nationality. The Iraqi MP emphasized that "there was no deal or conditions for the release of the kidnapped woman, but rather threats, followed by submission and surrender."

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Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari meets with a new batch of families of martyrs and wounded heroes.

Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari met with a new batch of families of martyrs, wounded heroes, citizens and personnel. Al-Shammari listened to their requests and needs and stressed during the meeting that he would remove all obstacles facing them. These efforts come within his weekly meetings with the families of martyrs, brave wounded, citizens, and members.

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The Communications and Media Authority receives a delegation from the Omani Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology to discuss strategic partnerships in the communications and information technology sectors.

Dr. Nawfal Abu Raghif, Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission, chaired an expanded meeting with a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman, which included the Omani Ambassador to Baghdad, Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Kharousi, representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in the Sultanate of Oman, and a number of telecommunications and information technology companies accompanying the delegation. The meeting was also attended by department directors and senior staff from the Commission. At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Abu Raghif praised the deep fraternal and historical ties between the two brotherly countries, noting that this meeting is an extension of the joint efforts aimed at crystallizing the desired cooperation and exchanging expertise, which will contribute to the development of the communications and information technology sector and open up promising horizons for investment and strategic partnerships. Dr. Abu Raghif noted that the Sultanate of Oman is a pioneer in the fields of digital transformation and communications across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of leveraging the Sultanate's successful experiences in developing digital infrastructure to enhance its regional and international standing in this vital sector. The meeting witnessed in-depth discussion of a number of joint issues, most notably the granting of licenses to leading Omani companies to establish data centers within Iraq to capitalize on its geographic location. The meeting also discussed the project to extend and license optical cables by the Authority in coordination with the relevant Iraqi authorities, as a strategic step that will strengthen Iraq's position on the regional communications map.

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The Prime Minister approves the results of the investigation committee into the tragic fire incident in the city of Kut.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani approved the findings of the investigative committee into the tragic fire in Kut. The committee found that a number of officials and employees were negligent in their duties, deviating from their responsibilities, and allowing the project owner to proceed with construction despite the lack of a building permit.And connecting electricity to the building despite not having obtained the necessary approvals, and not performing the functional role required by them to take the legal and administrative measures imposed by law to reduce losses and preserve the lives of citizens, and based on that, the following was decided: 1- Referring the former governor of Wasit, the director of civil defense in the province, the former and current directors of Kut Municipality, the director of Wasit Electricity Distribution, all employees responsible for monitoring violations, and the employees responsible for promoting approval to supply electricity to the building under investigation, to the judiciary. 2- Instructing the relevant ministries to form investigative councils and committees and impose disciplinary sanctions against them.

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A fire and injuries among workers at the Iraq Mall project in the Dora area, south of Baghdad