News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Housing fund helps Iraqis build their own homes The Iraqi Ministry of Reconstruction and Housing has granted loans to around 41,000 Iraqis over the past two years to help them build new homes.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Dec 4, 2013	Tue, Dec 10, 2013
Iraq Reconstruction Results in Stadium Boom New stadiums are part of a national effort by Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sport to rebuild and foster unity.	SourceableTue, Dec 10, 2013	Tue, Dec 10, 2013
Iraq helps university students with $381 million in grants The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education allocated funds to help university students finance their undergraduate and graduate studies.	Al-ShorfaWed, Dec 4, 2013	Tue, Dec 10, 2013
Hill International Selected as Project Manager for Al Samawah Stadium in Iraq The global construction management firm headquartered in the U.S. will provide services in connection with the new Olympic-sized 20,000-seat stadium in Iraq.	The Wall Street JournalThu, Dec 5, 2013	Mon, Dec 9, 2013
Iraq launches three housing projects The Ministry of Construction and Housing has announced the housing projects will include schools, markets and health centres.	Al-ShorfaTue, Dec 3, 2013	Mon, Dec 9, 2013
Iraq oil exports rise for third month Iraq's oil exports rose for a third successive month in November according to recent figures from the Oil Ministry. Iraq oil crude sales brought in revenues of $7.32 billion.	Agence France-PresseSun, Dec 1, 2013	Thu, Dec 5, 2013
Conference paves way for Erbil Tourism Travel companies from around the world joined members of the Iraqi government and the international community for the conference, which paves the way for Erbil’s position as Middle East Tourism Capital of 2014.	Iraq Business NewsThu, Nov 28, 2013	Thu, Dec 5, 2013
Prime Minister Maliki Meets with Businesswomen's Council His Excellency Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki met with the Iraqi Businesswomen’s Council this week, where he affirmed the role of Iraqi women in business, investment and Iraq’s overall economic development.		Wed, Dec 4, 2013
Baghdad Approves $15m in Aid to Syrian Regions Humanitarian assistance will include fuel, food and medicine.	RudawWed, Nov 27, 2013	Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Erbil to Host Major Oil & Gas Conference More than 100 international energy companies and 800 political and diplomatic figures are expected to attend the Kurdistan-Iraq Oil & Gas Conference 2013 next month.	RudawWed, Nov 27, 2013	Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Iraq Signs $690M Barrier Contract With S.Korea's Daewoo Iraqi authorities anticipate the barrier will create a transportation corridor between the Middle East and Europe.	ReutersTue, Nov 26, 2013	Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Standard Chartered Launches Banking Operations in Iraq The bank lender opened its head office and first branch in Baghdad with plans to be an active participant in the economic growth of Iraq.	ReutersWed, Nov 27, 2013	Wed, Nov 27, 2013
Iraq Approves Anbar Infrastructure Funds Rehabilitation projects will include energy, water, roads and reconstruction of public service buildings.	Al-ShorfaTue, Nov 26, 2013	Wed, Nov 27, 2013
Detroit Firms to Design $600M Oil Tech University in Iraq Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research is in Michigan this week to tour energy-efficient buildings, classrooms and building aesthetics.	WWJ-TVMon, Nov 25, 2013	Tue, Nov 26, 2013
Security and Defense Exhibition at Baghdad International Fair: Deadline set for December 15 The third session of the exhibition will be held in Baghdad from March 1-4, 2014. Interested companies should submit their request to attend by December 15, 2013.		Tue, Nov 26, 2013
The First Baghdad International Theater Festival The first Baghdad International Theater Festival welcomed Iraqi, European and MENA plays and performances, signaling cultural expansion in Baghdad.	Sada JournalThu, Nov 21, 2013	Tue, Nov 26, 2013
Cultural Diplomacy Boosts Iraqi-Kuwaiti Relations Iraqi Ambassador to Kuwait highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening relations and fostering mutual understanding between Iraq and Kuwait.	Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Mon, Nov 25, 2013	Tue, Nov 26, 2013
Iraq and Turkey Agree on Opening New Border Gates The two new gates are set to make a considerable contribution to trade in the Middle East.	Hürriyet Daily NewsFri, Nov 22, 2013	Tue, Nov 26, 2013
Arbil, Iraq named as a National Geographic ‘Best Trips 2014’ Designated the Capital for Arab Tourism for 2014, Arbil offers a historic city center, a landscape of mountains and waterfalls, and authentic Kurdish dishes.	National GeographicFri, Nov 22, 2013	Fri, Nov 22, 2013
Hill International Receives $54 Million Contract from Basra Governorate in Iraq The global construction management firm headquartered in the U.S., will assist with Basra’s 2040 Strategic Plan to rehabilitate infrastructure throughout the region.	The Wall Street JournalFri, Nov 22, 2013	Fri, Nov 22, 2013