Iraq's Jewish community restoring long forgotten rabbi's shrine in Baghdad

Workers in Baghdad are working to restore an ancient rabbi's shrine as part of an initiative to preserve the dwindling cultural legacy of Iraq’s Jewish community. Months ago, Rabbi Isaac Gaon’s tomb lay in ruins—cluttered with debris, its door rusted …

Resurrecting its past, Iraq’s Jewish community restores long-forgotten shrine

In a vibrant Baghdad district, laborers are working tirelessly to repair the centuries-old shrine of a revered rabbi in an effort to revive the long-faded heritage of Iraq’s Jewish community. A few months ago, the tomb of Rabbi Isaac Gaon was filled with …

Iraq's Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine

In a vibrant Baghdad district, labourers are working tirelessly to repair the centuries-old shrine of a revered rabbi in an effort to revive the long-faded heritage of Iraq's Jewish community. A few months ago, the tomb of Rabbi Isaac Gaon was filled …

Egypt, Israel, Iraq want to tap into Asia – Europe trade via rail

Geographic expansion Texas, Africa, and now Vietnam: Kazakhstan takes freight global via rail Kazakh freight is reaching more customers all around the world, with rail playing a key role in logistics. Earlier, shipments from Kazakhstan began to Texas… 28 …

Qi Card champions Iraq’s fintech shift at Seamless Middle East

Qi Card, Iraq’s largest fintech firm, spotlighted its transformative role in shifting the country from a cash-dependent society to a digitally connected economy during the final day of the Seamless Middle East conference. Ahmed Khadum, chief investment …

Iraq targets 12 GW renewable power in 2030

Iraq is ramping up solar projects to produce 12 gigawatts (GW) of power in 2030 to tackle a widening post-conflict electricity shortage, Iraq’s Oil Minister said on Monday. To shun an expansion in the budget deficit, OPEC’s second largest oil producer is …

Iraq launches regional water initiative amid historic shortages

Water scarcity is already having a tangible impact on the agricultural sector. [Getty] Facing the worst water reserves in eight decades, Iraq launched a regional initiative aimed at protecting the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, as officials and experts warn …

Iraq takes over UN building as mission winds down

BAGHDAD, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi government on Tuesday took over a building under the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq in the northern city of Mosul, a step in line with the mission's planned closure by the end of 2025. The handover was …

Iraq Issues 165 New Industrial Project Licences in April

By John Lee. The Directorate General of Industrial Development, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, issued 165 preliminary licences for new industrial projects across various sectors during April 2025. Director General Dr. Eng. Ali …

DC Diary - Buffalo grad returns from Iraq in time for birth of son