A farmer drives a tractor in the Marajah village of the Mishkhab District north of Iraq’s central city of Najaf. In Najaf, desert farming has expanded significantly, with local agriculture authorities stating that crop yields have been boosted by new irrigation methods and increased rainfall this winter. ©Ahmad Al Rubaye/AFP
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Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Tunisia and Morocco will represent the Middle East and North Africa in the tournament starting in June.
Iraq’s Oil Ministry said it has started sending tanker trucks carrying oil to Syria. Iraq depends on the Strait of Hormuz for exports, while Syria has a Mediterranean coastline.
The team beat Bolivia 2–1 in the final playoff spot and will now face France, Senegal and Norway in Group I.
The Arab country’s national team faces Bolivia early tomorrow morning. The winner will secure a place in the football tournament, which kicks off in June.
Daniela Chindler, who is relaunching Where Do Books Live? Libraries of Brazil, has also told stories about the Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, and the Library of Basra, in Iraq.
The shipping company announced on its website an overland transport service from Asia to Middle East destinations via Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Some countries in the region currently lack maritime access due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism is monitoring markets to ensure product availability. Basic items have controlled prices.
U.S. energy giant signed an agreement with the Iraqi government to manage and develop several oil fields.
Iraq’s tourism council is working with the German agency GIZ to develop a plan aimed at encouraging foreign visitors to explore the country’s archaeological sites.
Partnership between the Arab country and the UN Population Fund will result in studies, updates to the civil registration system, and support policies for women and children.
Following phytosanitary negotiations, the countries have opened up their markets to imports of hay from Brazil to be used as an animal feed input.
Barham Salih will replace Italian Filippo Grandi at the United Nations agency responsible for refugees. He is expected to take office on January 1.
With a victory over the UAE men’s national football team on Tuesday (18), Iraq secured a place in the playoff to try to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
