News & Announcements
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New Iraqi law aims to combat illiteracy, school dropout ratesIraqi parliament approved a law under which students will receive monthly financial grants to help their parents provide for their school needs. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-Shorfa![]() |
Wed, Jan 8, 2014 | |
Better and Safer Roads in Iraq will Boost Regional Trade, Save Lives and Promote Citizens EngagementThe World Bank recently approved the Iraq Transport Corridors Project, a $355 million project to focus on enabling Iraqi staff to plan, manage implement and maintain infrastructure projects. |
The World Bank![]() |
Mon, Jan 6, 2014 | |
Iraq’s top tourist destination prepares to welcome the worldThe city of Erbil prepares to celebrate its appointment as 2014’s Capital for Arab Tourism. |
Asharq Al-Awsat![]() |
Mon, Jan 6, 2014 | |
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 Times![]() |
Mon, Jan 6, 2014 | |
Ban satisfied with Iraq's cooperationUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his appreciation that Iraq continues to deposit a percentage of its oil revenues to the Compensation Fund, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. |
Business Standard![]() |
Mon, Jan 6, 2014 | |
Ambassador Faily Speaks at Diplomacy Matters LuncheonAmbassador Faily was welcomed as guest of honor at the Diplomacy Matters Institute Ambassador’s Series luncheon, where he spoke about the rebuilding efforts in Iraq. |
Fri, Dec 20, 2013 | ||
Ambassador Faily Addresses Arab Community at Al-HewarAmbassador Faily spoke about Iraq’s new foreign policy approach that seeks strategic partnerships and economic cooperation with all countries in the region. |
Fri, Dec 20, 2013 | ||
Dozens of Iraqi Historical Artifacts Returned to the Embassy45 artifacts were returned to the Iraqi Embassy in Washington by an American citizen, in an effort to give the items back to the Iraqi people. |
Thu, Dec 19, 2013 | ||
U.N. starts first aid airlifts to Syria from Iraq as cold gripsThe United Nations sent its first delivery of humanitarian aid by air to Syria from Arbil, Iraq on Sunday and said it plans to deliver more food and winter supplies in the next 12 days. The U.N. said two planes are expected to do 23 rotations over the next 10 days. The aid includes planeloads of food, for more than 6,000 Syrian families for the rest of December. |
Reuters![]() |
Tue, Dec 17, 2013 | |
IHEC announces plans to open polling centers abroadThe Independent High Electoral Commission announced the possibility of opening polling centers in 13 countries including the United States, allowing Iraqi citizens abroad the opportunity to cast their votes in the 2014 parliamentary elections. |
Sun, Dec 15, 2013 | ||
Embassy of Iraq hosts event to honor AUIS ChairmanThe event for Dr. Barham Salih, Founder and Chairman of the American University of Iraq, Sulaimaniyah highlighted achievements of the university and its students. |
Fri, Dec 13, 2013 | ||
Housing fund helps Iraqis build their own homesThe 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-Shorfa![]() |
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Iraq Reconstruction Results in Stadium BoomNew stadiums are part of a national effort by Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sport to rebuild and foster unity. |
Sourceable![]() |
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Iraq helps university students with $381 million in grantsThe Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education allocated funds to help university students finance their undergraduate and graduate studies. |
Al-Shorfa![]() |
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Hill International Selected as Project Manager for Al Samawah Stadium in IraqThe 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 Journal![]() |
Mon, Dec 9, 2013 | |
Iraq launches three housing projectsThe Ministry of Construction and Housing has announced the housing projects will include schools, markets and health centres. |
Al-Shorfa![]() |
Mon, Dec 9, 2013 | |
Iraq oil exports rise for third monthIraq'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-Presse![]() |
Thu, Dec 5, 2013 | |
Conference paves way for Erbil TourismTravel 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 News![]() |
Thu, Dec 5, 2013 | |
Prime Minister Maliki Meets with Businesswomen's CouncilHis 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 RegionsHumanitarian assistance will include fuel, food and medicine. |
Rudaw![]() |
Thu, Nov 28, 2013 |