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An ancient Islamic nomad is giving up his camel-hair tent and has designed his own ‘forever’ family home to settle in Baghdad. He explains his reasons for a lifestyle change and why its ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

The short film mentions a variety of ingredients, both popular and brand new to Baghdad at the time. It shows cooking methods and spices used to enhance the dishes. This short film is from the BBC ...

Besides Baghdad, notable cities include Basra, known for its access to the Persian Gulf; Mosul, with its rich cultural and historical heritage; and Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdistan ...