News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Iraq Economy to Surge on a Wave of Oil The International Monetary Fund predicted that the economy would grow by 6% in 2014.	International Business TimesFri, Mar 28, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Iraq Buys $1.56 Billion of Gold, Biggest Purchase in 3 Years The Central Bank of Iraq acquired the gold to help stabilize the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies.	BloombergTue, Mar 25, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
High-speed Baghdad-Basra rail line complete The new line will be used for transport of passengers and goods and will provide better services to citizens and private companies.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaFri, Mar 28, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Ambassador Faily's Appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Ambassador Faily joined the morning news program to discuss current conditions in Iraq after U.S. military withdrawl and also spoke about Iraq's upcoming elections.		Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Iraq Seeks Self-Sufficiency in Fish Production The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture recently rolled out a plan which aims to develop and expand fish farming projects in the country and to meet local market needs.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaMon, Mar 31, 2014	Mon, Mar 31, 2014
Iraq hosts major construction and engineering convention The Iraqi capital recently welcomed dozens of companies from more than 10 countries to Project Iraq, an international energy and construction exhibition aimed at furthering investment and development in the country. Held March 10th-12th, 2014 at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, the project by the Lebanese International Fairs and Productions (IFP) Group drew more than 10 Arab and foreign countries and 70 companies.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Mar 19, 2014	Mon, Mar 31, 2014
Ambassador and Mrs. Faily Welcome Iraqi Community in DC to Newroz Event Ambassador Faily delivered remarks, congratulating the Iraqi people on the occasion of Newroz, calling for unity and peaceful co-existence.		Mon, Mar 31, 2014
Ambassador Faily attends delivery ceremony of Boeing plane to Iraq SEATTLE, March 25, 2014 -- Ambassador Faily participated in a ceremony at the headquarters of the Seattle-based company, Boeing, marking the delivery of the third Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft to Iraqi Airways. The ceremony included a high-level delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation and the Iraqi commercial attaché to the United States.		Fri, Mar 28, 2014
Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks to Remember Victims of Halabja The Kurdistan Regional Government with Rep. Blackburn and Rep. Van Hollen, hosted an event in Washington, DC to commemorate the Anfal campaign.		Wed, Mar 26, 2014
Iraq works to strengthen Internet access The Iraqi Ministry of Communications is working to improve the quality of Internet service and to lower fees across the country.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Mar 13, 2014	Thu, Mar 20, 2014
Iraq Hosts First International Conference to Combat Terrorism More than 25 countries participated in the conference, with over 40 experts and specialists discussing ways to combat terrorism.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Mar 13, 2014	Wed, Mar 19, 2014
US and Iraq Hold First TIFA Meeting The meeting of the Joint Council, established under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement seeks to provide a forum for discussions on trade & economic issues between the US and Iraq.	Tax-NewsWed, Mar 12, 2014	Thu, Mar 13, 2014
Standard Chartered Bank opens second branch in Iraq The opening of the second branch makes Standard Chartered the only international bank to have full-fledged on-the-ground wholesale banking operations in two of the main cities in Iraq.	CPI FinancialTue, Mar 4, 2014	Wed, Mar 12, 2014
Scientists shocked to find coral reef in murky waters off Iraq The researchers say that further study of the Iraqi reefs can help scientists understand how coral and other marine species will adapt to conditions brought on by global warming.	Los Angeles TimesSat, Mar 8, 2014	Wed, Mar 12, 2014
Jordan, Iraq, Egypt join hands on natural gas, oil The government expects an oil pipeline from Iraq to deliver 1 million barrels of oil to the Jordanian coastal city of Aqaba by 2018.	UPI - United Press InternationalFri, Mar 7, 2014	Mon, Mar 10, 2014
Pioneering programme to train unemployed Iraqis The program from Iraq’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affair will help people gain experience and develop planning skills.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Feb 27, 2014	Wed, Mar 5, 2014
Iraq oil exports hit record 2.8 mln bpd in February The highest such figure in at least a quarter-century signifies an increase which is likely to restore confidence in Iraq's oil revival.	ReutersSat, Mar 1, 2014	Wed, Mar 5, 2014
Iraq approves power plant investments Iraq's Electricity Minister highlighted the government’s plan to make power plants more energy efficient at the recent MEED Iraq Energy Projects conference.	Trade ArabiaFri, Feb 28, 2014	Wed, Mar 5, 2014
Prime Minister Al-Maliki Announces Reconstruction Plan for Anbar Province H.E. promised continued support for local agencies throughout the reconstruction process and praised local security forces for their bravery in fighting Al-Qaeda insurgents.		Thu, Feb 27, 2014
Prime Minister Maliki Lays the Foundation Stone for Oil Refinery in Karbala The Prime Minister’s visit also included distribution of 1,338 residential lands in the province of Karbala.		Thu, Feb 27, 2014