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Administrative Error Threatens the Academic Future of Wasit University Students Amid Calls for Ministerial Intervention

A number of psychology students at Wasit University issued an urgent appeal following a decision to transfer them to universities in other governorates after reaching their third academic year, due to...

Mounting Calls to Revive the Iraqi Industrial Sector and Overcome Stagnation

The industrial sector is a fundamental pillar for diversifying the Iraqi economy and reducing reliance on oil revenues. However, it has faced a severe decline over the past two decades following the c...

Iraq: A Promising Investment Environment Facing Challenges of Bureaucracy and Corruption

Economic expert Saleh Al-Khafaji confirmed that Iraq remains an attractive environment for investment due to its natural resources and strategic geographical location. However, the influx of foreign a...

Ministry of Health Approves Salary Increases and Permanent Placement for Graduate Contract Employees

The Minister of Health has announced a series of measures aimed at supporting medical personnel, including increasing the salaries of contract employees from medical and healthcare colleges to 600,000...

Ministry of Interior Dispatches Committee to Finalize Permanent Status for Contract Employees in Babylon

Parliamentary sources confirmed that the Ministry of Interior has dispatched a specialized committee to Babylon Governorate to initiate the permanent employment process for personnel hired under the 2...

Societal Warnings Over Rising Divorce Rates: Six Main Factors Threatening Iraqi Family Stability

Divorce rates in Iraq are witnessing a noticeable increase, amid warnings from experts about the repercussions of this phenomenon on the social fabric and family stability. Field studies have revealed...

Official Warnings of a Widening Gap Between University Outputs and the Iraqi Job Market's Needs

Concerns are mounting in Iraq over the widening gap between higher education outputs and job market demands. This is largely driven by the rapid expansion of private universities and colleges, along w...

Prime Minister Announces Roadmap for Comprehensive Economic Reform and National Partnership

The Prime Minister announced an ambitious government plan centered on a comprehensive economic and financial reform program aimed at diversifying national income sources and building a sustainable eco...

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani Reviews Government Achievements in Farewell Address

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani delivered a farewell address to the Iraqi people as his term nears its end, reviewing the most prominent achievements accomplished during his tenure since Octob...

US Dollar Records Second Weekly Decline as Investor Compass Shifts

The US dollar faced sustained selling pressure during trading on April 17, 2026, heading toward its second consecutive weekly decline against a basket of major currencies. This retreat was driven by a...

Perplexity CEO: AI-Driven Job Losses a "Glorious" Shift

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of the AI-powered search engine Perplexity, stated that the loss of traditional and clerical jobs due to generative AI technologies is a "glorious" and positive transition in the...

Gold and Silver Rise as U.S. Treasury Yields Decline

Gold and silver prices climbed on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields retreated following data showing a slowdown in retail sales growth for last December. This cooling consumer activity is seen as a si...