Iraq
August 18, 2012
Drama fans, here’s a new channel for you to check out. Dubai-based Al-Sharqiya Television has launched Al-Sharqiya Drama, taking its total number of channels within Al-Sharqiya’s portfolio to three.
August 16, 2012
The Middle East region presents varying challenges to these Ramadan victims, who are either not required to partake or who chose to opt out of their religious obligations. Here is Al Bawaba's cross-section of the Arab world's various approaches toward Ramadan - from the strictest to the more lenient and free-fasting.
Fifty people were injured in the dozen attacks occurred on Thursday.
August 14, 2012
There are plenty of concerts happening around town to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. Showbiz Arabia rounds up who’s performing where
August 13, 2012
Iraq's oil output now stands at 3.2 million barrels per day, outpacing neighbouring Iran to become the second-biggest producer in OPEC, Iraq's top energy official said yesterday.
August 12, 2012
We take a look at Mitt Romney's running mate and what would happen for the region.
The Iraqi singer has his wages from concerts confiscated to pay back alleged huge debts.
August 6, 2012
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) oil output fell further from its highest in four years in July as US and European sanctions cut supply from Iran to the lowest in more than two decades, a Reuters survey showed.
July 25, 2012
Following heavy sanctions from the US, the Persian state looks for alternative oil routes.
July 23, 2012
First for Iraqi is first for Lebanon's pride of place, Byblos: Iraqi singer Kadim El Saher recently took part in the Lebanese Byblos International Festival held in the historic city of Jbeil (Byblos). The singer’s performance marked his first at the renowned festival.
A series of attacks in a dozen of Iraqi cities, including Baghdad, killing at least 91 people, according to an updated toll, released by medical and security sources.
July 22, 2012
The Syrian army regained control Sunday of the border crossing with the Iraqi town of Rabiya, which the insurgency seized the day before
July 18, 2012
July 17, 2012
Iran plans natural gas deliveries to Iraq by the end of next year.
July 11, 2012
Arab media reports on Wednesday said that the Syrian ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf Fares, defected.