The Prime Minister inaugurated the Baghdad-Mosul entrance in the presence of the Speaker of Parliament after rehabilitation.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani today inaugurated the rehabilitated and expanded Baghdad-Mosul entrance, in the presence of Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, the Mayor of Baghdad, the Governor of Baghdad, the Deputy Director of the Prime Minister's Office, and a number of local officials. The Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament visited the weigh station to inspect the work and follow up on the procedures for monitoring truck traffic. They stressed the need for drivers to adhere to the specified weight throughout the country and not to tamper with it, and to implement overloading laws to limit damage to roads and infrastructure.Emphasizing that it is incorrect to spend money and rehabilitate entrances and roads without monitoring the weights of truck loads. During his visit, he emphasized that developing the capital's entrances is a priority for the federal government, local governments, and the Baghdad Municipality, and must be completed as quickly as possible. He noted that developing the entrances, along with congestion relief projects and the Fourth Ring Road, will lead to the development required by a modern transportation network. Al-Sudani explained that significant efforts are being made by everyone, particularly by current and former governors, to complete this project. He also pointed to the efforts of the Baghdad Municipality to complete its work within the timeframe allotted for completion, as part of the ongoing service delivery process, which is a governmental commitment, a duty of the official, and a citizen's right. He pointed out that the quality of projects has been approved and completed according to the specified specifications. He emphasized that the reconstruction campaign taking place in Iraq has given our engineers the experience and ability to complete projects to the highest standards. He thanked the citizens for their patience and endurance throughout the project. He also explained that the government has a huge number of projects, based on an assessment of the service situation and all the districts and sub-districts in the country. For his part, the Speaker of Parliament expressed his thanks to the government of Mr. Al-Sudani for its efforts in the field of services and reconstruction, indicating that the achievement represents a step towards other projects that will serve citizens in Baghdad and the governorates. He explained that the government, from day one, affirmed its approach based on competencies and technocrats, and launched the project of rebuilding the modern state in a manner befitting its ancient history.Emphasizing the House of Representatives' keenness to support it, as success in providing security, economic, and social services is the foundation for stability on the street. It is worth noting that the entrance development works are to widen the main road to become 16m instead of 12m, and 8m for each lane, and it was completed according to the highest technical specifications to increase the road’s capacity, in addition to completing the entire road body for the outward and return lane with a length of 38 km for each side, with the construction of (21) pedestrian bridges and (4) overpasses for cars.
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Minister of Interior chairs the fifth meeting of the Digital Transformation Committee for the ministry’s departments for the year 2026
Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al-Shammari chaired the fifth regular meeting of the Higher Committee concerned with implementing digital transformation across the ministry’s departments for the year 2026, in the presence of senior staff and relevant stakeholders. The meeting witnessed an in-depth discussion of the topics listed on the agenda, as well as a review of progress rates in the automation of service and security departments. The Minister emphasized the need to accelerate efforts to achieve the strategic goals of comprehensive digital transformation, contributing to the elimination of bureaucracy and the simplification of procedures for citizens. A number of modern technological projects that the ministry aims to introduce into its operational and administrative systems were also reviewed, with the goal of enhancing transparency and improving the efficiency of security and service performance, in line with the technological advancements taking place in Iraq in 2026.
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The Iraqi Council of Ministers: Grants players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports.
In recognition of the historic achievement accomplished by the national team by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, the Council of Ministers has decided to honor the national team players, as well as the coaching and administrative staff, and to adopt a package of measures to be submitted for approval at the next Cabinet session. These measures include: 1. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff specially designed housing units that reflect this football achievement, in Al-Rafail Complex near Baghdad International Airport. Procedures will begin tomorrow. 2. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports. 3. Issuing a postage stamp to commemorate this achievement in the national memory. 4. Establishing a national mural (panorama) or memorial monument to commemorate the team’s qualification on Abu Nawas Corniche, including the names of the players and the date of the achievement. 5. Naming a main street in the capital, Baghdad, as well as in all provinces, “Lions of Mesopotamia Street.” 6. Establishing a museum or a special pavilion for this achievement at the headquarters of the Iraqi Football Association and the Sports City, with a section in the Government Palace Museum, documenting the players’ names, jerseys, and qualification photos. 7. Naming this year’s graduation cycles in all public and private universities and colleges as the “Lions of Mesopotamia دورة (Class).” 8. Producing a special national song, with the participation of a group of artists, with a title that reflects the achievement.
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Adnan Dirjal to Al-Sudani: You have been the biggest supporter since you took office until now
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, expressed his thanks and appreciation—describing him as the biggest supporter of the national team—to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani during the latter’s reception of the Iraqi national team, congratulating them on this achievement and their great efforts. The national team, after a long struggle, was able to bring joy to all segments of the Iraqi people.
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Adnan Dirjal to Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari: You are one of the makers of this success
On the occasion of our national team’s victory, the President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Mr. Abdul Amir al-Shammari, addressing him: “You are one of the makers of this success.”
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