News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Statement by Iraqi Ministry of Defense Denying the Alleged Arms Purchases with Iran The Government of Iraq today steadfastly denied that it has signed any contracts to buy military weapons, ammunition or other military equipment from Iran, as alleged in some recent news reports. In a statement, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense explained that numerous international firms, including Iran’s Defense Industries Organization, recently submitted offers to provide Iraq with military hardware, but the proposal from Iran was rejected. An unofficial translation of the full statement by the Ministry of Defense is below.		Tue, Feb 25, 2014
IHEC CEO reports an increase in voters who take over their e-cards More than 1.2 million electronic voter e-cards have been distributed ahead of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections in April, 2014.	Independent High Electoral Commission of IraqWed, Feb 19, 2014	Tue, Feb 25, 2014
Iraq now fastest growing projects market after Saudi Arabia and UAE Iraq has an estimated $519 billion dollars worth of projects planned or underway.	Business Intelligence Middle EastMon, Feb 24, 2014	Mon, Feb 24, 2014
Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at Brookings Institution Ambassador Faily joined a panel discussion, "No End in Sight: Syria’s Refugees and Regional Repercussions."		Sat, Feb 22, 2014
USAF taps Michael Baker International for Iraq work The United States Air Force has given $838 million in contracts to Baker International to design, engineer, build and perform services at Balad Air Base to further support Iraq’s purchase of F-16 aircraft from the US.	UPI - United Press InternationalWed, Feb 19, 2014	Fri, Feb 21, 2014
Iraq rolls out new health insurance policy The plan signifies a positive step towards enabling people to take measures to protect their lives, health and interests.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Feb 13, 2014	Fri, Feb 21, 2014
Despite Iraq's troubles, archaeologists are back Archaeologists are back in one of the world's oldest cities to explore a region of Ur, in a project backed by Iraq's State Board for Antiquities and Heritage, the British Institute for the Study of Iraq and the University of Manchester.	ReutersTue, Feb 18, 2014	Fri, Feb 21, 2014
Commercial Attaché: Active Database of US Companies doing Business in Iraq The Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, DC maintains an active database of U.S. companies.		Thu, Feb 20, 2014
Prime Minister Al-Maliki: A Comprehensive Strategy Against Terrorism Prime Minister Al-Maliki penned an essay in which he affirms that Iraq is using all the political, economic, and military tools at its disposal in its effort to defeat al Qaeda.	Foreign PolicyTue, Feb 18, 2014	Tue, Feb 18, 2014
Iraq is Returning to its Pre-War Self Crude output continues to grow in Iraq, with exports at an expected 4 million bpd by the end of 2014.	The Motley FoolSun, Feb 9, 2014	Wed, Feb 12, 2014
Iraq Heading Toward Fully Operational Air Force The US is expected to be a key partner in this process.	Defense NewsMon, Feb 10, 2014	Wed, Feb 12, 2014
United States and Iraq reaffirm joint cooperation on energy The Joint Coordination Committee on Energy between the US and Iraq met in Baghdad to discuss Iraq’s future energy development and the formation of a new working group to protect Iraq’s energy infrastructure.		Sun, Feb 9, 2014
Hundreds of expatriate doctors return to Iraq Iraq’s Ministry of Health recently announced 2,500 expatriate doctors have returned home as part of a programme to bring Iraqi professionals back to the county.	Al-ShorfaThu, Jan 30, 2014	Wed, Feb 5, 2014
Statement by Ambassador Faily on the Opening of Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York City On February 3, 2014, Iraq's Ambassador to the United States issued this statement on the opening of the Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York.		Mon, Feb 3, 2014
UN to Help Iraq With Environmental Restoration A new five-year cooperation agreement with the UN Environment Programme will focus on environmental legislation; biodiversity conservation; green economy; cleaner production; resource efficiency; combating dust storms; and climate change adaptation.	Environment News ServiceSun, Jan 26, 2014	Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Iraq plans state investment bank to push projects The new institution, Investment and Development Bank of Iraq will help finance infrastructure projects and steer money towards the private sector in Iraq, pushing forward the country’s economy.	ReutersMon, Jan 27, 2014	Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Prime Minister Maliki speaks with Vice President Biden The United States reaffirmed their support for Iraq in the fight against al-Qaeda and commended the Government of Iraq for the steps taken to integrate tribal forces.		Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Iraq Banks Adopt Technology to Boost Business The National Bank of Iraq will introduce internet and mobile banking this year, as well as install ATM’s, which is a major step for a bank operating in a cash-based economy.	The Wall Street JournalMon, Jan 27, 2014	Tue, Jan 28, 2014
EU announces future commitments for development cooperation with Iraq The proposed areas of cooperation will include Rule of Law and Human Rights; Capacity Building in primary and secondary education; and Sustainable Energy for all.	European CommissionMon, Jan 20, 2014	Wed, Jan 22, 2014
Work begins on new Karbala oil refinery The Iraqi Oil Ministry has reported that construction work has begun on the Karbala refinery, which will use modern technology and conform to environmental standards.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Jan 15, 2014	Wed, Jan 22, 2014