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The High Commission for Human Rights in Basra issued a strong warning about the worsening water crisis in the governorate, stressing that the current reality carries an “imminent danger” to the health and lives of citizens. In a statement followed by Al-Raya, the office of...
The Ministry of Transport announced the inclusion of Basra Governorate within the strategic “Development Road” project, by adopting Basra International Airport as a main station in the transportation system, and linking the governorate to a number of industrial cities included in the project. A statement followed by Al-Raya...
The Ministry of Electricity revealed that tangible progress has been achieved in implementing the “Shams al-Basra” solar energy project, which is considered one of the largest renewable energy projects in the country. A statement from the ministry, followed by Al-Raya, stated that the Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel, received the director...
An informed source revealed that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will visit Basra Governorate tomorrow morning, Thursday, on a tour that includes laying the foundation stone for a strategic seawater desalination project. The source said that the visit will also include holding an expanded meeting that brings together the Sudanese...
Representative Faleh Al-Khazali addressed a parliamentary question to the Governor of Basra, Asaad Al-Eidani, asking him to reveal the fate of the funds provided to the governorate between 2018 and 2025, especially those related to the water file and improving its services. It was stated in a document...
The Governor of Basra, Asaad Al-Eidani, responded with sarcasm to the statements of the Chairman of the Parliamentary Water, Marshes, Agriculture and Water Bodies Committee, Faleh Al-Khazali, in which he held him responsible for environmental deterioration in the governorate. It was stated in a message circulated through one of the groups...
The Publication and Media Investigation Court in Basra issued a summons paper against the citizen based on a complaint submitted by Governor Asaad Al-Eidani. According to a document followed by Al-Raya, “the court summoned the citizen Abdul Sattar Ghulam Abdul Hassan, based on...
Qusay Ali, Secretary of the Chairman of the Basra Provincial Council, Khalaf Al-Badran, caused a huge surprise by announcing that the Council was being held captive by what he called the “Basra Malach.” Al-Badran’s secretary said in statements, followed by Al-Raya, via the “Story” feature on his official account...