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The significance of the Iraqi president’s visit to Riyadh

Abdul Rahman Al-Rashid

The aspirations of Iraq and Saudi Arabia for bilateral relations fluctuate wildly from a high of hoping for comprehensive cooperation to a low of simply acceptance of traditional diplomacy. The visit to Riyadh by new Iraqi President Dr. Barham Salih comes at a time when there is a need for relations to be reinvigorated to reflect a shift in theRead more

Iraqi president meets Lower House Speaker

Amman - petra

Iraqi President Barham Saleh, yesterday, met with Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh, as part of his official visit to the Kingdom that concluded on Thursday. President Saleh stressed the need to enhance cooperation between Baghdad and Amman in various fields including economy, trade, energy and transport. Tarawneh emphasized that Jordan under the leadership of His Majesty the King is keenRead more

Omar Razzaz meets Iraqi president

Amman - petra

Prime Minister Omar Razzaz, on Thursday, met at the Prime Ministry with Iraqi President Braham Saleh, and discussed with him bilateral ties and ways to further boost them in various fields. President Saleh voiced his country's appreciations of Jordan's stances towards Iraq, adding that the Hashemite family has a great stature in his country which will positively mirror on aRead more

King Abdullah II, Braham Saleh seek further economic cooperation

Amman - petra

His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Thursday, held talks with Iraqi President Braham Saleh that focused on expanding economic cooperation between Amman and Baghdad in various fields including trade, investment, energy and transport. In a one-on-one meeting followed by expanded talks at Basman Palace, His Majesty and President Saleh stressed the need to implement a number of joint economic projects,Read more

Iran thwarted in attempt to manipulate new Iraqi government

Baghdad - Arab Today

An Iraqi Cabinet met outside the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad on Thursday for the first time in 15 years. The meeting, chaired by new Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, followed an acrimonious session of the Iraqi Parliament that had lasted into the early hours of Thursday. The session was supposed to be a rubber stamp for new governmentRead more

Iraq’s new PM moving government outside Baghdad Green Zone

Baghdad - Arab Today

Iraq’s new prime minister is moving his offices outside Baghdad’s highly secure Green Zone, saying he wants to bring his government closer to the people. Adel Abdul-Mahdi held his first news conference Thursday in a rehabilitated government compound opposite Baghdad’s iconic central railway station, in the city center. The US built a wall around the Green Zone in 2003 toRead more

New Iraq President Barham Saleh names Adel Abdul Mahdi as prime minister

Baghdad - Arab Today

Iraq's new President Barham Saleh has named veteran Shia Islamist politician Adel Abdul Mahdi as prime minister-designate, ending months of deadlock. Mr Saleh, a Kurdish former deputy prime minister, was elected to the largely ceremonial post by MPs late on Tuesday. Soon afterwards he asked Mr Abdul Mahdi, who has served as vice-president and oil minister, to form a government.Read more

Former Miss Iraq "threatened" after fellow Instagram star's murder

Baghdad - Arab Today

A former Miss Iraq says she has received death threats, days after another Iraqi model was shot dead. Shimaa Qassem voiced fears for her life in a live video broadcast online, saying she had received a message warning her that she would be next. On Thursday, Tara Fares - who had 2.8 million followers on Instagram - was killed byRead more