News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
#AskIraq: Ambassador Faily’s Third Twitter Q&A Ambassador Faily (@FailyLukman) answered questions picked by The Daily Beast’s Josh Rogin from Twitter using the #AskIraq hashtag ahead of Iraq’s April 30 elections and the Ambassador’s Boston Marathon run.		Mon, Apr 14, 2014
Prime Minister Maliki Offers Condolences for the Death of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly We extend our deep condolences to the Iraqi people and the Christian Brothers in particular for the death of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly. We will always remember his call for peace, love and national unity for all Iraqis. May God bless his soul and may he rest in peace. Nouri al-Maliki Prime Minister http://pmo.iq/pme/press/2014/4/1042014en-3.htm For Arabic http://pmo.iq/press/2014/4/1004201401.htm		Fri, Apr 11, 2014
Statement issued by Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Al Anbar District and specifically the city of Fallujah remain under the control of terrorist groups, led by a group which calls itself the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).		Thu, Apr 10, 2014
IHEC Announces Polling Stations in the United States The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission has announced the polling stations in the United States to serve Iraqi voters in the upcoming parliamentary elections.		Wed, Apr 9, 2014
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
Iraq Ministry of Health Releases New Health Strategy The new health strategy will provide for upgrades to the healthcare system, continuing education for professionals and incorporation of new healthcare technology.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaMon, Mar 31, 2014	Tue, Apr 8, 2014
Shell Oil announces progress at Majnoon Oilfield The oilfield successfully produced its first shipment of crude oil, marking a significant milestone.	Oil & Gas JournalMon, Apr 7, 2014	Tue, Apr 8, 2014
ADIB Plans Expansion in Iraq Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, the only UAE lender in Iraq, announced plans to operate three branches in Iraq by the end of the year.	The NationalSat, Apr 5, 2014	Tue, Apr 8, 2014
Samsung Engineering secures $840M Iraq plant order The project will involve engineering and design, procurement and construction of operations.	Global PostMon, Mar 31, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
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