News & Announcements
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Baghdad Approves $15m in Aid to Syrian RegionsHumanitarian assistance will include fuel, food and medicine. |
RudawWed, Nov 27, 2013 | Thu, Nov 28, 2013 | |
Japan donates $90m for Iraqi refugeesERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Japan has given an estimated $90 million to a United Nation's campaign to help displaced Iraqis, becoming the program's main contributor, the UN said on Friday. The program, called UN-Habitat, promotes socially and environmentally secure places for displaced people in crisis. “It is to enhance self-reliance and improve their living conditions through the provision of prefabricated durable shelters and basic services in Baghdad, Duhok and Karbala province,” the UN-Habitat announced in a statement. |
RudawSat, May 30, 2015 | Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Detroit Firms to Design $600M Oil Tech University in IraqIraq’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 | |
The First Baghdad International Theater FestivalThe 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 RelationsIraqi 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 GatesThe 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 | |
Multiple Museums Scheduled to Open in IraqThe National Museum in Baghdad and the Basra Museum are expected to reopen in the next few years; while plans are being developed for construction of other new museums in Iraq. |
The Art NewspaperThu, Nov 14, 2013 | Wed, Nov 20, 2013 | |
Emaar to Launch Development in ErbilEmmar to take advantage of Iraq’s economic growth with plans to build a mini-city with housing developments, a business district and shopping mall, and education and healthcare centers. The project is also expected to create 45,000 jobs. |
Khaleej TimesFri, Nov 15, 2013 | Tue, Nov 19, 2013 | |
Iraq’s Position as a Major Oil ProducerIraq has the potential to be the world’s largest crude exporter, with its geology offering prime benefits. |
International Business TimesThu, Nov 14, 2013 | Tue, Nov 19, 2013 | |
Iraq Economy to Surge on a Wave of OilThe International Monetary Fund predicted that the economy would grow by 6% in 2014. |
International Business TimesFri, Mar 28, 2014 | Thu, Apr 3, 2014 | |
UNESCO Recognizes Recent Vocational and Technical GraduatesGraduates of the program completed technical, vocational and business training and were awarded loans to start their own businesses in Iraq. |
UNAMITue, Nov 12, 2013 | Tue, Nov 12, 2013 | |
Musical history: Multi-national project to reconstruct Iraq’s historic golden lyreAn Austrian harp maker is reconstructing Mesopotamia’s ancient Golden Lyre of Ur, in hopes of gifting it to the Iraqi people upon completion. |
Niqash.orgThu, Oct 24, 2013 | Tue, Oct 29, 2013 | |
The Reemergence of the Iraqi Scientific CommunityThe establishment of the Iraqi Virtual Science Library, developed in collaboration with the US Departments of State and Defense and the National Academies of Science, fosters knowledge by allowing professionals to conduct research and share their findings with the Iraqi scientific community. |
Wired.comFri, Oct 18, 2013 | Tue, Oct 22, 2013 | |
Opportunities for Family Offices in IraqIraq's continued economic growth presents new opportunities for individuals interested in frontier investments, an environment that attracts many family offices. |
CampdenFBThu, Oct 17, 2013 | Tue, Oct 22, 2013 | |
Iraq: can a dusty war zone become a golden opportunity?Banks, hotel chains and property developers find corporate bright spots in Iraq. |
Financial TimesSun, Oct 6, 2013 | Tue, Oct 8, 2013 | |
International companies aim to set up shop in Iraq despite violenceIraq’s economic potential is trumping security concerns and has expanded dramatically after years of international sanctions and civil strife. |
Financial TimesSun, Dec 29, 2013 | Mon, Jan 6, 2014 | |
Iraq now fastest growing projects market after Saudi Arabia and UAEIraq has an estimated $519 billion dollars worth of projects planned or underway. |
Business Intelligence Middle EastMon, Feb 24, 2014 | Mon, Feb 24, 2014 | |
Iraq has considerable untapped growth potential, finds TNS studyMany see Iraq as “The next big one,” according to a recent study which unveils a deeper understanding into the Iraqi consumer. |
Business Intelligence Middle EastWed, Oct 2, 2013 | Sat, Oct 5, 2013 | |
Fourth Iraq Mega Project Conference & Expo puts Iraq oilfield needs front and centreThe conference held in Dubai gathered together policy makers, investors and key players in Iraq’s oil field production industry. |
MENAFNWed, Oct 2, 2013 | Sat, Oct 5, 2013 | |
Sumitomo invests in Iraq car dealerThe Japanese company acquired a stake in SAS Automotive Services, Ltd., a subsidiary of Iraq’s largest automotive business. |
The Japan TimesThu, Oct 3, 2013 | Sat, Oct 5, 2013 |