Iraq re-opens its embassy in Abu Dhabi

Originally published July 4, 2000

The Iraqi embassy in Abu Dhabi was officially reopened following a ten-year closure. The Iraqi charge de affairs Hamoudi Ahmad submitted his credentials on June 24 as Iraq's charge de affairs to the United Arab Emirates.

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