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‘Ishtar in Basra’: Artist Reimagines Iraq Through Myth and History
In the exhibition “Ishtar in Basra,” the Iraqi artist Ali Al Tajer offers bold reinterpretations of his homeland through myth…
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Basra Is Declared Free of Radioactive Contamination After 3 Years’ Work
Iraqi scientists who have been cleaning up contamination from weapons used in the Gulf Wars have concluded a three-year effort…
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Iraqi Artist Afifa Aleiby Fulfills a Life-Long Dream to Exhibit in Cairo
Born in Iraq, the artist Afifa Aleiby trained in Baghdad, Moscow and Italy. Bringing her art to Cairo, she says,…
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Aree Abdulqader Strives to Take Duhok Polytechnic University ‘to a Global Level’
Building the staff, supporting refugees, and improving graduates’ employment rates are priorities for Aree Abdulqader, the first female university president…
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University of Mosul Rebuilds a Campus Razed by War
Iraq’s second-largest university is shaking off the vestiges of war. Its publishing house will reopen soon, and other major projects…
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Study Blames Mismanagement for Water Crisis in Southern Iraq
Government neglect of infrastructure has led to a water crisis in Basra and southern Iraq, says a new study by…
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Modernist Design for Rebuilding Mosul’s Historic Mosque Draws Outcry
Winners of a competition organized by Unesco say plans are on track to rebuild the Al-Nuri Mosque, destroyed in the…
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Al-Fanar Media Updates The Arab World’s First Database of Internationally Accredited Universities
Al-Fanar Media has updated its database of internationally accredited universities and academic programs in the Arab world. This searchable tool…
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International Accreditation Is a Factor in Many Arab Students’ University Choices
When it comes to deciding where to enroll, many students say international accreditation matters, an informal poll by Al-Fanar Media…
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