Ministry of Education (Iraq)

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Republic of Iraq
Ministry of Education
وزارة التربية
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Agency overview
Jurisdiction Government of Iraq
HeadquartersNear Bab Al-Sharqi, Baghdad Flag of Iraq.svg
33°22′4″N44°22′30″E / 33.36778°N 44.37500°E / 33.36778; 44.37500
Agency executive
  • Ali Hamid, Minister
Website Official website

The Ministry of Education is the cabinet-level ministry responsible for education in Iraq.



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