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Sinan Mahmoud

Sinan Mahmoud

Correspondent
Baghdad, Iraq
Sinan is a native of Iraq and he has covered Iraq for more than 18 years. He has previously worked for the Associated Press as a senior Iraq correspondent, covering economy, security, politics and daily life. As a freelance reporter, he also wrote for many Arabic and western publications, including The National. He holds a BA in English Translation from College of Arts, Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq.
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A creative work made by a participant at art therapy workshops run by the Tarkib Organisation for Art and Culture in Baghdad. Photo: Aymen AlAmeri / The National
Art therapy helps Iraqis heal from war, violence and trauma

Tarkib arts organisation in Baghdad offers people space to express their feelings

MENAOctober 17, 2025
Iraq's legislators said they were asked to vote without seeing diplomatic nominees’ CVs. Photo: Office of the Parliament Speaker
Iraq’s diplomatic reboot threatens credibility crisis abroad

The 93 nominations for ambassadorships were intended to revive the country's global representation after years of paralysis - then the names were revealed ...

MENAOctober 16, 2025
Billboards featuring candidates in Iraq's forthcoming parliamentary elections, on a street in Baghdad. AFP
Iraqi election candidate killed in car-bomb attack

No group has claimed responsibility for assassination of Sunni politician Safaa Al Mashhadani

MENAOctober 15, 2025
There are mixed feelings about Iraq's current political parties' ability to amend the constitution. Illustration: The National
Twenty years on: Iraq's constitution faces renewed calls for change

For many Iraqis, the legislation promises rights on paper but fails to address many vital issues

MENAOctober 15, 2025
Iraqi Charge d'Affaires Ahmed Al Sahaf stands in the middle of a group of Iraqi migrants from Kurdistan Region as they prepare to return to Iraq. Photo: Ahmed Al Sahaf
ExclusiveIraqi Kurds turn to risky Libya route to reach Europe

Baghdad's top diplomat in Libya says smugglers are 'adapting' to crackdowns elsewhere

MENAOctober 09, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani oversees the signing ceremony of an agreement with US oil company ExxonMobil to develop a major oilfield. Photo: PM office
Iraq signs Majoon oilfield development agreement with ExxonMobil

The US energy company was among the first western oil explorers allowed into Iraq in 2010 but decided to exit its primary investment last year

MENAOctober 08, 2025
Iraqi MP Sajad Salim has been outspoken against armed groups aligned with Tehran.
Iraqi MP disqualified from elections after criticism of Iran-backed militias

Authorities say Sajad Salim 'offended' worshippers taking part in Shiite rituals for the month of Muharam

MENAOctober 08, 2025
The ibex statue, a Mesopotamian treasure, is being returned to Iraq. It was a resident of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for more than 50 years. Alamy
New York's Met museum sends 4,500-year-old ibex statue home to Iraq

Sculpture of wild goat had been in US for more than 50 years

MENAOctober 01, 2025
Chairman Bahaa Abdul Hadi says International Smart Card maintains 'zero tolerance' for illicit use of its services. Photo: Bahaa Abdul Hadi
Low digital literacy challenges Iraq’s cashless push, FinTech boss says

Country's financial and economic reforms since 2023 include use of electronic payment systems

BankingOctober 01, 2025
Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in Baghdad in 2023 and spent more than 900 days in captivity. AFP
Elizabeth Tsurkov release exposes fragility of Iraqi state

Concessions made to Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah to secure release of Russian-Israeli citizen kidnapped in Baghdad

MENASeptember 10, 2025
An oil tanker unrelated to those subject to US sanctions, which Iraqi officials are investigating.
Al Sudani orders investigation into claims Iranian and Iraqi oil were mixed

Washington has sanctioned two Iraqi businessmen who allegedly helped Iran to sell oil on international market

MENASeptember 06, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, centre, at the signing of an agreement between the oil ministry and Chevron in August. Photo: Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office / X
Iraqi Prime Minister suggests Opec adjustment to oil export quota

Mohammed Shia Al Sudani courts investment at international energy forum in Baghdad

MENASeptember 06, 2025
A campaign billboard as Iraqi candidates prepare for national elections on November 11. Aymen al Ameri / The National
Election campaigns begin early in Iraq with promises of jobs and health care

Iraqis due to head to polls in November for sixth national elections since 2003

MENASeptember 06, 2025
Flare stacks at oilfields near Dibis, on the outskirts of Kirkuk, in northern Iraq. Reuters
Baghdad seeks to cement role on global energy stage with high-level forum

International Energy Forum will bring together Opec chief and regional energy ministers

MENASeptember 05, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani met Oman's Sultan Haitham in the city of Salalah. Photo: Iraqi Prime Minister's Office
Iraqi PM pitches his country as 'oasis of stability' on visit to Oman

Mohammed Shia Al Sudani seeks closer ties with Gulf state

MENASeptember 03, 2025
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