Tishwash: The Prime Minister directs that Iraqi National Day celebrations continue for a week.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed, today, Friday (October 3, 2025), to continue the celebrations of the Iraqi National Day for a week.
Al-Sudani’s media office stated in a statement received by Baghdad Today that “the latter directed all relevant ministries, institutions, and departments to continue the celebrations of Iraqi National Day for a week, in honor of this important occasion, in order to consolidate the great meanings embodied in it in the souls of our Iraqi people.” link
Cutebwoy: : Iraq celebrates National Day with parades, marathon, and cultural events
2025-10-03 02:55 Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqis are celebrating their National Day on Friday, October 3, marking 93 years since the country gained independence from the British mandate and became the first Arab state to join the League of Nations in 1932.
The date, chosen as Iraq’s official holiday in 2020, recalls the League’s approval of Iraq’s membership, which recognized the new state as sovereign and capable of governing its own affairs.
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Prime Minister Nuri al-Said submitted the request that year, ushering Iraq out of mandate rule and into the international community.
While some Iraqis have proposed other milestones—such as the 1958 founding of the republic, the 2003 fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime, or the 2014 call to arms against ISIS—October 3 has become the most widely accepted symbol of independence and international recognition.
This year, celebrations stretch across the country and beyond. In Baghdad, the Ministry of Defense prepared an aerial parade by the Air Force and Army Aviation, alongside a 21-gun salute at dawn. Military officials said the events reflect pride in sovereignty and unity, encouraging citizens to share in the festivities.
The capital also hosted a National Day marathon under the slogan “One Flag, One Homeland,” with free participation open to the public. Athletes from seven provinces joined the race, which carried a total prize fund of 15 million dinars. Organizers provided uniforms, participant numbers, and facilities to accommodate runners, turning the event into a festival of sport and community.
Beyond official ceremonies, ministries, provinces, and Iraqi embassies abroad are holding cultural and social events.
In a message marking the occasion, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani extended his “sincere congratulations and heartfelt blessings” to all Iraqis, describing October 3 as the day that embodied the modern Iraqi state and its historic, civilizational, and cultural presence. He emphasized his government’s commitment to safeguarding the constitution, protecting resources, strengthening the economy, and securing Iraq’s rightful place regionally and internationally.
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Tishwash: Iraq: A Promising Economic Destination for Arab and Foreign Investment
Iraq is currently witnessing a qualitative shift in its economic development, making it an attractive environment for investors from around the world.
Participants in investment forums emphasized that Iraq has become a preferred destination for companies and businessmen, given its significant economic and tourism potential, coupled with government efforts to create a favorable investment climate.
This comes at a time when trade with neighboring countries has reached record levels, amid a growing willingness by international companies to enter the Iraqi market and contribute to development projects.
In this context, Chairman of the Turkish-Iraqi Business Council, Khaled Akar, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), “The volume of trade exchange between Iraq and Turkey has reached $16 billion, and we are seeking to increase it to $30 billion.” He indicated that “Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization will contribute to developing the volume of trade domestically and internationally, and will enable Turkish companies to contribute to the growth and development of Iraqi trade.”
He added, “Turkish businessmen are ready to contribute to supporting development in the construction, health, digitalization, and other sectors,” noting that “40 Turkish businessmen participated in the Iraq Investment Forum.”
For his part, Faisal Al-Jarba, a member of the Iraqi-Saudi Business Council, told (INA), “The investment forum held in Baghdad was important and successful, as we witnessed clear satisfaction among Arab investors, as well as investors coming from East Asia and several other countries.”
He added that “a large number of influential businessmen in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in this forum, which means that Iraq has become an important destination and a clear choice for investors.” He noted that “the Iraqi government is serious about its work to combat corruption and confront anyone who attempts to seize state property or exploit its authority, and this bodes well.”
He expressed his “hope that the Iraqi economy and Iraqi businessmen will receive the status they deserve, and that they will play a fundamental and effective role in building their country, in cooperation with other countries and investors from around the world.”
In turn, Nasser Al-Noubis, Chairman of the Rotana International Group, confirmed to (INA), “Iraq is a promising country with great potential in the tourism sector. Today, it needs more than thirty thousand hotel rooms, while the available rooms are still insufficient.”
He explained that “the more infrastructure develops, whether through the construction of hotels or facilitating investment and entry procedures into the country, the more opportunities will be to attract investors and encourage tourists to come to Iraq.”
He pointed out that “Iraq is a great and civilized country, with diverse tourist attractions, especially the religious sites in Karbala, Najaf, and Kadhimiya, which attract visitors from all over the world.”
He continued, “We began investing in Iraq more than 12 years ago, opening in Erbil, then Sulaymaniyah. Today, we are present in Baghdad and have also begun operations in Karbala. We look forward to expanding across all governorates, given the broad prospects for growth in Iraq’s tourism sector.” link
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