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Iraq’s energy sector brings jobs and prosperity

A new national energy strategy is the result of closely coordinated efforts between key Iraqi ministries and calls for investments in oil infrastructure and development of the electrical grid.

The World Bankثلاثاء 6 مايو 2014 أربعاء 14 مايو 2014

UN Council backs Iraq government

The UN Security Council expressed strong support for continued efforts of the Iraqi government to meet the security needs of the entire Iraqi population.

Sky Newsسبت 11 يناير 2014 أربعاء 15 يناير 2014

Iraq seals deal for Karbala refinery

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil recently approved a contract for a Karbala refinery, which will produce a wide range of petroleum products and serve growing domestic demand.

Oil & Gas Journalخميس 9 يناير 2014 أربعاء 15 يناير 2014

Shell Oil announces progress at Majnoon Oilfield

The oilfield successfully produced its first shipment of crude oil, marking a significant milestone.

Oil & Gas Journalاثنين 7 أبريل 2014 ثلاثاء 8 أبريل 2014

Iraq, Jordan seek funding for rail link

A proposed 420km railway line between the two countries would directly link Baghdad and Aqaba, and would provide cargo and passenger services between the cities.

Emirates 24|7خميس 9 يناير 2014 أربعاء 15 يناير 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 Commissionاثنين 20 يناير 2014 أربعاء 22 يناير 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 Serviceأحد 26 يناير 2014 ثلاثاء 28 يناير 2014

Fallujah’s Liberation From ISIL Control Progressing, Official Says

By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2016 — Iraqi security forces operations backed by the U.S.-led coalition are progressing toward liberating the key Iraqi city of Fallujah from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant control and killed the city’s ISIL commander, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told Pentagon reporters today.

Briefing from Baghdad by teleconference, Warren said Iraqi forces have cleared Karmah, 10 miles northeast of Fallujah, but have not yet entered the city of about 50,000 Iraqi residents.

Defense Newsخميس 2 يونيو 2016 خميس 2 يونيو 2016

Iraq Heading Toward Fully Operational Air Force

The US is expected to be a key partner in this process.

Defense Newsاثنين 10 فبراير 2014 أربعاء 12 فبراير 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 Foolأحد 9 فبراير 2014 أربعاء 12 فبراير 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 Policyثلاثاء 18 فبراير 2014 ثلاثاء 18 فبراير 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 Iraqأربعاء 19 فبراير 2014 ثلاثاء 25 فبراير 2014

Iraq Awards 2 Deals Worth Nearly $1B for Oilfield

Britian-based Petrofac Ltd. and China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp. were approved for management, engineering, procurement and construction work at Iraq’s largest oil field.

Associated Pressأربعاء 7 مايو 2014 أربعاء 7 مايو 2014

Iraq approves power plant investments

Iraq's Electricity Minister highlighted the government’s plan to make power plants more energy efficient at the recent MEED Iraq Energy Projects conference.

Trade Arabiaجمعة 28 فبراير 2014 أربعاء 5 مارس 2014

Scientists shocked to find coral reef in murky waters off Iraq

The researchers say that further study of the Iraqi reefs can help scientists understand how coral and other marine species will adapt to conditions brought on by global warming.

Los Angeles Timesسبت 8 مارس 2014 أربعاء 12 مارس 2014

Standard Chartered Bank opens second branch in Iraq

The opening of the second branch makes Standard Chartered the only international bank to have full-fledged on-the-ground wholesale banking operations in two of the main cities in Iraq.

CPI Financialثلاثاء 4 مارس 2014 أربعاء 12 مارس 2014

US and Iraq Hold First TIFA Meeting

The meeting of the Joint Council, established under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement seeks to provide a forum for discussions on trade & economic issues between the US and Iraq.

Tax-Newsأربعاء 12 مارس 2014 خميس 13 مارس 2014

Samsung Engineering secures $840M Iraq plant order

The project will involve engineering and design, procurement and construction of operations.

Global Postاثنين 31 مارس 2014 خميس 3 أبريل 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 Nationalسبت 5 أبريل 2014 ثلاثاء 8 أبريل 2014

U.S. voters cast votes in Iraq election: 'It's amazing'

Iraqi voters living in the United States say it is important for them to show up and have a say who is governing their home country.

Chicago Tribuneأحد 27 أبريل 2014 اثنين 28 أبريل 2014