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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

Iraq's Maysan begins development projects

Foundation stones laid for eight development projects worth $7.7M for cities across the province.

Al-ShorfaFri, Aug 1, 2014 Fri, Aug 8, 2014

Iraq to subsidize Ramadan foods

The government allocated $500 million to subsidize basic foods during Ramadan, in an effort to protect families from price hikes.

Al-ShorfaWed, Jul 2, 2014 Tue, Jul 8, 2014

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

Record 118,000 university students enrolled this year in Iraq

The number of students admitted to Iraqi universities is the highest it has been in a decade.

Al-ShorfaTue, Oct 8, 2013 Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Iraq creates 19 new colleges

The new colleges and departments at Baghdad University will facilitate higher education in Iraq, and include programs in environmental studies, genetic engineering and various branches of the humanities.

Al-ShorfaTue, Aug 20, 2013 Tue, Aug 27, 2013

Iraq opens 600 new schools in September

As part of a national plan to improve education in the country, Iraq opened 600 new schools last month, with plans for additional schools in the coming months.

Al-ShorfaThu, Sep 26, 2013 Wed, Oct 2, 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

Iraq expands refugee camps as Syrians flee violence

The Iraqi government launched an extensive programme to provide free health coverage and distribute food aid, clothes and other items to Syrian refugees in Iraq. Public schools in Iraq will also be open to Syrian students.

Al-ShorfaWed, Sep 4, 2013 Tue, Sep 10, 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

Baghdad-Basra railway line enters into service

The passenger and cargo railway passes through various cities.

Al-ShorfaMon, May 19, 2014 Tue, May 20, 2014

Iraq earmarks funds for emergency medical aid

Funds will be used to buy medical supplies, medicines, and generators.

Al-ShorfaFri, Jul 11, 2014 Wed, Jul 16, 2014

Travelport Opens New Office in Iraq

Travelport, a global travel industry services provider headquartered in the United States, recently cemented its presence in Iraq with the opening of a new Erbil office.

TravelportWed, Aug 21, 2013 Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Boeing Delivers First Next-Generation 737-800 to Iraqi Airways

The delivery reflects modernization of Iraq’s commercial aviation system and is an important milestone in Boeing’s efforts to help rebuild Iraq’s aviation infrastructure.

BoeingMon, Aug 12, 2013 Wed, Aug 14, 2013

Baghdad Book Fair Brings Together Readers, Publishers

More than 200 Arab and foreign publishing houses from nine countries were in attendance to promote titles from across the world and literary spectrum.

Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 3, 2014 Tue, Apr 8, 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

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

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 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

Baghdad exhibit celebrates 100 women artists

The third annual exhibit represented a success not only for the women artists, but also the triumph of beauty and art over the violence and darkness of terrorism.

Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 17, 2014 Tue, Apr 22, 2014