News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
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 JournalThu, Jan 9, 2014	Wed, Jan 15, 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 NewsSat, Jan 11, 2014	Wed, Jan 15, 2014
Ambassador Faily sits down with Voice of America Ambassador Faily sat down with Voice of America last week to discuss the latest developments in Iraq. He discussed the ongoing situation in Anbar and disputed the prevailing sectarian narrative, noting the Iraqi government's "evenhanded" approach to tackling extremist groups throughout the country. Ambassador Faily stressed that Iraq and the United States were cooperating at the highest levels to ensure that Iraq is equipped to fight Al-Qaeda militants. He highlighted aspects of the strategic partnership including cooperation on counter-terrorism and technology-transfer.		Wed, Jan 15, 2014
New Iraqi law aims to combat illiteracy, school dropout rates Iraqi 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-ShorfaMon, Jan 6, 2014	Wed, Jan 8, 2014
Better and Safer Roads in Iraq will Boost Regional Trade, Save Lives and Promote Citizens Engagement The 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 BankThu, Dec 19, 2013	Mon, Jan 6, 2014
Iraq’s top tourist destination prepares to welcome the world The city of Erbil prepares to celebrate its appointment as 2014’s Capital for Arab Tourism.	Asharq Al-AwsatSat, Dec 28, 2013	Mon, Jan 6, 2014
International companies aim to set up shop in Iraq despite violence Iraq’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
Ban satisfied with Iraq's cooperation UN 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 StandardFri, Dec 20, 2013	Mon, Jan 6, 2014
Ambassador Faily Speaks at Diplomacy Matters Luncheon Ambassador 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-Hewar Ambassador 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 Embassy 45 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 grips The 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.	ReutersSun, Dec 15, 2013	Tue, Dec 17, 2013
IHEC announces plans to open polling centers abroad The 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 Chairman The 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 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 Reconstruction Results in Stadium Boom New stadiums are part of a national effort by Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sport to rebuild and foster unity.	SourceableTue, Dec 10, 2013	Tue, Dec 10, 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
Hill International Selected as Project Manager for Al Samawah Stadium in Iraq The 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 JournalThu, Dec 5, 2013	Mon, Dec 9, 2013
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
Iraq oil exports rise for third month Iraq'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-PresseSun, Dec 1, 2013	Thu, Dec 5, 2013