Source: Republic of Iraq: Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations receives Director General of West Asian and North African Affairs Department at Chinese Foreign Ministry

During the meeting, they discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between Baghdad and Beijing and broadening cooperation frameworks in a variety of sectors

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations Ambassador Muhammad Hussein Muhammad Bahr Al-Ulum, received the Director-General of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Wang Di, with his accompanying delegation, at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by the Chinese…

Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Opens Seventy-Fifth Session

The Committee adopted its agenda and programme of work for the session, during which it is scheduled to review the reports of Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Mauritania, Romania and Sweden

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today opened its seventy-fifth session. The Committee adopted its agenda and programme of work for the session, during which it is scheduled to review the reports of Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Mauritania, Romania and Sweden. Laura-Maria Craciunean-Tatu, Chair of the Committee, said human…

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Azentio Software’s iMAL powers Kurdistan International Islamic Bank’s digital transformation journey

The iMAL implementation will enable a robust digital foundation for KIB to achieve its growth strategy in Iraq and the region

Kurdistan International Islamic Bank for Investment and Development (“KIB”), a leading Islamic financial institution in Iraq, has embarked on a digital transformation journey with the adoption of iMALTM (https://apo-opa.co/3SqEhCN), the industry-leading Islamic core banking platform from Azentio Software (https://apo-opa.co/3HtPqN1), a Singapore-headquartered technology firm owned by funds advised by Apax Partners. The iMALTM implementation…

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Source: Telecoming |

Direct Carrier Billing gains a strong foothold, boosting the region’s official rating

Direct Carrier Billing is a payment technology that allows mobile users to pay for any service by charging the purchase to their carrier bill

Moving from 2.8 to 2.9, the market exhibits innovation advancements while harboring opportunities for further development in anti-fraud technology; ​​The entry of the Saudi market into the rating boosts the region's average score; Data shows promising DCB potential for Morocco, South Africa, and Egypt, the top countries in this year's ranking; Ivory Coast…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) |

Water cooperation must remain at core of climate action to address security and health risks, urges United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) at COP28

This call was further backed up by a new Policy Brief issued by the Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition, comprising over 40 governments and organizations

Climate change is a major stress factor for the world’s water resources, heightening risks of conflict in shared basins, threatening health and undermining sustainable development.   During high-level discussions held at COP28 on the thematic days on Peace, Security, and Health and on Agriculture, Food and Water, UNECE and its partners…

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Source: AstraZeneca |

Breathing hope: Tackling lung cancer in Africa and the Middle East (By Esra Erkomay)

World Lung Cancer Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness and collectively push for transformative action

By Esra Erkomay – Oncology Lead, Middle East and Africa, AstraZeneca (https://www.AstraZeneca.com) Lung cancer, once rare, is now the highest cause of mortality of cancer worldwide. Responsible for more fatalities than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. [1]  It claims a life every 18 seconds. In recent years, wealthier countries…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates President receives phone calls offering condolences on passing of Saeed bin Zayed

Among those conveying their sympathies were King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan; Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt; Kais Saied, President of Tunisia; Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, President of Somalia

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received phone calls from a number of heads of state offering condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Among those conveying their sympathies were King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan; Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Speaks with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq

President El-Sisi extended his greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, and wished Iraq and its people progress and prosperity

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke over the phone with Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani. President El-Sisi extended his greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, and wished Iraq and its people progress and prosperity. Iraq’s Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the President’s kind gesture, and…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister of Iraq and his Delegation

The meeting explored ways to further advance frameworks of bilateral cooperation in an array of fields, particularly economic cooperation, trade, investment and the upgrading of infrastructure

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani. Iraq’s Premier is heading a high-level government delegation, comprising two deputies of the prime minister, the ministers of foreign affairs, planning, housing, trade and electricity, in addition to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq.…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Head of the Iraqi Wisdom Movement

The President valued the constructive role played by Ammar Al-Hakim in maintaining stability and balance in Iraq

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the Head of the Iraqi Wisdom Movement, Ammar Al-Hakim, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service Major General Abbas Kamel, and Iraqi Ambassador to Egypt Ahmed Al-Dulaimi. Spokesperson for the Presidency Counselor Ahmed Fahmy…