Day: June 1, 2023

The engineering effort has begun to implement a plan to close the smuggling corridors east of Diyala, which are being exploited by smuggling gangs.

A security source told the correspondent of the National Iraqi News Agency / NINA /: “The plan to close the border passages from Qazaniyeh and Mandali districts has begun to be implemented by an engineering team, and it includes the installation of barbed wire and control towers with the redeployment in the border posts at long distances.”

He added: “The tightening of measures on the border strip between Iraq and Iran came to prevent smuggling and the flow of any prohibited materials, and there will be monitoring and follow-up operations after providing the towers with cameras covering the entire area.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Federal Integrity Commission announced today, Thursday, the summon of five officials from the Ministry of Health.

A statement by the Commission stated that “the Rusafa Investigation Court, which is specialized in integrity issues, decided to summon all those authorized the authority of the Director General of the Baghdad Health Departments – Rusafa and Diwaniyah, in addition to the Director General of the Department of Technical Affairs in the General Company for Marketing Medicines and Medical Supplies, because they refused to submit a financial disclosure form without legitimate excuse.

It added, “The Nineveh Investigation Court, which is specialized in examining cases of integrity, issued an order to summon the former Director General of the Nineveh Health Department, on the subject of his disbursement of sums of money during the control of the terrorist ISIS elements over the province, in violation of the controls and instructions.”

It stated, “A summon order has been issued against the former director general of the Babylon Health Department,” explaining that “the order issued by the Hilla Investigation Court, which specializes in integrity issues, came against the backdrop of the Health Department’s purchase of monitor devices at exaggerated prices.”

It stated that “the cost of purchasing the devices amounted to (250,000,000) dinars, despite their lack of conformity with ministerial specifications.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Prime Minister Muhammad Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Investment and Construction.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Jordanians on Thursday are immersed in a state of joy as the official celebrations of the royal wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Miss Rajwa Khaled Al-Seif are underway. Amidst the fervor of this momentous day, the wedding festivities invoked the essence of Jordanian heritage as customs and traditions that adorned Jordanian weddings were unveiled, shining a light on the nation’s collective identity. Through mesmerizing poetry, enchanting melodies, and jubilant songs, the spirit of the Jordanian people echoed through the air. In every corner of Jordan, the people continued to express their exultation, embracing their rich customs and noble traditions. The royal family, cognizant of the significance of these heritage practices, sought to emphasize and elevate them within the royal wedding. In doing so, they shared this joyous occasion with every son and daughter of Jordan, knowing that this national celebration belonged to all and evoked happiness in the hearts of every Jordanian. This embodiment of Jordanian popular heritage in the royal wedding is evident from the gift of the traditional embroidered headscarf (Shemagh) presented to Crown Prince Al Hussein by the honorable lady Turfa Al-Abidat from the town of “Hartha” in the northern Bani Kinanah District. It is also reflected in an enchanting Jordanian night of celebration, where comrades in arms came together to commemorate the forthcoming union of the Crown Prince, creating a joyous atmosphere. The Jordanian heritage was even demonstrated through the henna ceremony for the bride-to-be, Miss Rajwa, which was held at the Zahran Palace by Her Majesty Queen Rania. In addition, His Royal Highness Prince Omar bin Faisal hosted a traditional bath ceremony for the groom at his father’s residence. The festivities culminated in a grand feast “Al-Qirah”, hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II at the Madareb Bani Hashem in the Royal Hashemite Court, where guests from all regions of the kingdom were honored on this cherished occasion.

Source: Jordan News Agency