British Cemetery in Wasit

British Cemetery

The British Cemetery is located in the center of Kut city- Wasit province, containing the remains of 450 soldiers who were killed in battles broke out between British and Ottoman during the first world war 1914-1918.

During the old regime time the British embassy in Iraq took care of the cemetery providing services and keeping a guard on their payroll, the Cemetery was a garden full of trees and bushes at that time. Students who needs to study and people who needs to get some fresh air regularly visit this place because of it peace and quiet.

US Visit - Baghdad Airport

Baghdad Airport

It started when Mike, my old friend in the US sent me an invitation to the United States of America, this was a  promise that he made for me to make me see Xmas in the US, see the culture and most important thing is to explore some business opportunities to bring to Iraq.

Yes we want to get rich, why not? Everybody is trying.

The guy fulfilled his promise and booked the tickets for me after completing my Visa he sent them by email, backed my bag and left with a taxi to Baghdad airport. The taxi dropped me about 3 km from the front gate, transported by buses provided by the airport department stopping 2 times for passport check and personal search.

Iraq's Youngest Photographer

Meet Kamar Hashim.. Iraq's Youngest Photographer, he seems like any other ordinary 8 years old child, but he is different from them by a unique gift and hobby.

Kamar is the youngest Iraqi professionals certified photographer, he started when he was 4 years old imitating his father the Journalist, but the child did not stop at that... with is passion he improved his capabilities by asking endless questions and trial and error.

As a result .... Kamar,s photos is considered some of the best in the profession.

See how he takes his photos.

Things you don't know about Iraqi woman

 Rate of illiteracy among Iraqi women twice as high as that of men

The illiteracy rate is twice as high among Iraqi women compared to that of men. (24% compared with 11%). The disparity in illiteracy rates between women and men are as high among younger people as among older people.

Arabs and Iraq

We still remember the fuss in the Arab TV news broadcasts and major newspapers headlines about the Iraqi sectarian violence and bombs which was showing disruptive mutilated picture in Iraq and showing only the negative side and discarding the accomplishments of the Iraqi people. The Arab media played a negative role when it did not take the truth side and did not act independently as the true media should be.

The Start of Iraqi Colors

"Besm All Arhaman Alraheem"
This what a good Muslim say, so when he wants to start doing something, the exact translation for the phrase is "In the name of God most gracious most merciful".