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UNITAR Sustainable Business Development Training for Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon Entrepreneurs Kicks Off in Japan
4-5 February: Tokyo Courtesy visits to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Japan, visit to Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) and visit to Shibuya QWS 6 February: Hiroshima Courtesy visit to the Governor of...

Introducing Somer: The First Comprehensive Real Estate App for Iraq
Somer.iq launches as Iraq's first all-in-one real estate app, offering buyers, sellers, and agents a seamless, transparent property experience. BAGHDAD, IRAQ, January 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Somer, Iraq's first all-in-one real estate app,...
Egyptian, Iraqi and Lebanese Entrepreneurs Showcase Business Initiatives to Address Food and Job Insecurity: UNITAR Workshop in Japan
On the final day, through a Hackathon, the participants pitched their refined business models and project ideas, drawing from the knowledge and skills gained throughout the training programme. Their self-led and self-developed enterprises and...


Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq in Davos
AZERBAIJAN, January 21 - From Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. It is with...

Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
AZERBAIJAN, December 24 - 24 December 2024, 19:02 On December 24, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid extended his...

UK: People stranded on Diego Garcia for years finally relocated to UK ― Government signs joint statement with Iraq as part of its ‘Smash the gangs’ policy ― Small boat arrivals surpass 20,000 since change of government ― France warns of ‘showdown’ with…
Most of the people who have been stranded on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia for more than three years have finally been relocated to the UK. The government has signed a joint statement with Iraq, as part of its efforts to tackle...

US success in Iraq means being a more reliable partner than Iran
This article is part of an MEI strategic initiative that examines how to enhance regional cooperation between the United States and its partners on addressing the challenges posed by Iran across the region, particularly in key areas like Lebanon,...

Colonel M. P. Courts on Leadership in Crisis: Letters from Baghdad, Vol. 1
DUPONT, WA, UNITED STATES, November 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Colonel (Ret.) Michael P. Courts' recently published memoir Letters from Baghdad: Volume 1, Tea with Terrorists, offers an unprecedented look into the complexities of military...
Enhancing Healthcare Access: Developing a Medical Services Platform for Iraq
Basma’s long-term vision is to expand her telehealth initiative into a comprehensive agency that offers services for both physical and mental health. She hopes to contribute to a flexible and supportive work environment for medical professionals...

Col. Michael P. Courts' Memoir: Tea with Terrorists Chronicles Leadership in Iraq War
NY, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Letters from Baghdad: Volume 1, Tea with Terrorists by Colonel (Retired) Michael P. Courts provides a detailed account of leadership under the stress of military operations in Iraq....

Prime Minister Carney concludes his participation at Middle East Peace Summit
CANADA, October 13 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, concluded his participation at the Middle East Peace Summit in Egypt – an historic gathering which, convened with the leadership of the United States and Egypt, marks a new chapter of...

Ilham Aliyev met with President of Iraq
AZERBAIJAN, November 11 - On November 11, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq. Stating that they attach special importance to climate change and environmental...

Author Michael J. Cooper Explores Forbidden Romance and Women’s Voices in 'The Rabbi’s Knight'
Michael J. Cooper highlights the strength, resilience, and agency of women in the newly revised The Rabbi’s Knight. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning, acclaimed historical fiction author Michael...

Changing The System from Within: Women’s Empowerment in the Iraqi Public Health System
In 2023, Alia joined the third phase of the UNITAR Gender Equality and Women Empowerment programme with 35 other participants from Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq who are decision-makers in their countries. The programme aimed to build the participants’...

Col (Ret.) Michael P. Courts Presents An Original Viewpoint on Conflict and Culture Finding Baghdad’s Hidden Legacy
NY, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In his recently published memoir, “Letters from Baghdad: Volume 1, Tea with Terrorists,” Col (Ret.) Michael P. Courts presents readers with a heartfelt and genuine account of life in...

Letters from Baghdad: Volume 1, Tea with Terrorists Released Offers Insight into Military Life in Iraq
NY, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Letters from Baghdad: A fascinating and spectacular book Letters from Baghdad Volume 1, Tea with Terrorists by Colonel (Ret.) Michael P. Courts has come out into the market and gives a...

Rainmaker Worldwide Announces Successful Implementation of 1.6 Million Liter/Day Wastewater Treatment Project in Iraq
Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. (OTCMKTS:RAKR) NV, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. (OTC: RAKR), a global leader in water technology solutions, is proud to announce the successful deployment of a 1.6...

U.S. Senate Approves USD925 Billion Defense Bill
(MENAFN) The U.S. Senate gave its approval on Thursday to a substantial $925 billion military budget for fiscal year 2026, which notably extends and increases assistance to Ukraine until 2028. The legislation, known as the National Defense...

U.S. Senate Approves USD925B Defense Spending Package for 2026
(MENAFN) The U.S. Senate on Thursday advanced a sweeping $925 billion defense spending package for fiscal year 2026, paving the way for enhanced military funding and long-term assistance to Ukraine through 2028. The National Defense Authorization...