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Travelport Opens New Office in Iraq

Travelport, a global travel industry services provider headquartered in the United States, recently cemented its presence in Iraq with the opening of a new Erbil office.

TravelportWed, Aug 21, 2013 Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Statesmen's Forum: Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari A View from Iraq and the Region

Foreign Minister Zebari Provides Views from Iraq at CSIS Statesmen's Forum

His Excellency Hoshyar Zebari participated in a Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Statesmen’s Forum, “A View from Iraq and the Region," where he shared his views about critical international issues as they relate to Iraq’s role within the Middle East and around the world.

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Watch Live: Foreign Minister Zebari on Views from Iraq

His Excellency Hoshyar Zebari is participating in a CSIS Statesmen’s Forum, “A View from Iraq and the Region,” at 10 a.m. Friday, August 16. Click to watch the live stream here.

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Boeing Delivers First Next-Generation 737-800 to Iraqi Airways

The delivery reflects modernization of Iraq’s commercial aviation system and is an important milestone in Boeing’s efforts to help rebuild Iraq’s aviation infrastructure.

BoeingMon, Aug 12, 2013 Wed, Aug 14, 2013

Foreign Minister Zebari Discusses Iraqi-U.S. Relations with American Ambassador to Iraq

Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari met with Ambassador Beecroft days before the Foreign Minister's trip to the U.S., where he will continue bilateral discussions and implementation of the Strategic Framework Agreement.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Aug 11, 2013 Tue, Aug 13, 2013

National Iraqi survey shows decline in poverty levels

The Iraqi Ministry of Planning recently announced a decline in poverty levels in the country from 2007 to 2012, alongside a rise in average per capita monthly expenditure.

Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, Aug 6, 2013 Tue, Aug 13, 2013

New Iraqi National Park May Be a Game Changer

Iraq recently decreed its first official national park, marking a positive step for the country's environmental future and protection of the central marshes of Iraq.

National GeographicWed, Jul 31, 2013 Tue, Aug 6, 2013

Iraqi Students Participating in US State Department Program Visit Embassy of Iraq in Washington, DC

Students were part of the Dialogue Institute program, “Study of the U.S. Institute on Religious Pluralism.” Students met with staff and learned more about the Embassy’s role in the U.S.

Fri, Aug 2, 2013

Ambassador Faily and Mrs. Faily Welcome Iraqi Community in DC to Ramadan Iftar Event

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq hosted an Iftar event to bring together the Iraqi community in Washington, DC.

Wed, Jul 31, 2013

Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks During Ramadan Iftar Event at Al Hadi Center in Washington, DC

Al Hadi Center Hosted an Iftar Event to Honor Ambassador Faily, where he called for tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Wed, Jul 31, 2013

Ambassador Faily Attends Ramadan Iftar Event at Imam Ali Center in DC

Imam Ali Center hosted the Iftar event to honor Ambassador Faily, where he delivered remarks to many of those in the Iraqi community living in the United States.

Tue, Jul 30, 2013

Iraq Repatriates Ceremonial Sword

The heritage sword was repatriated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a private ceremony at Ambassador Faily’s residence in Washington, DC.

Mon, Jul 29, 2013

Ambassador Faily Congratulates Iraqi Mandaean Community in U.S. on Occasion of Holy New Year Festival

Mr. Faily praised the leading cultural and societal role of the Mandaean community as one of the oldest in Iraq.

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

Ambassador Faily Welcomes Iraqi Community in Detroit to Ramadan Iftar Event

Mr. Faily welcomed hundreds of people and extended his best wishes during the holy month.

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

Ambassador Faily Attends Iraqi Community Soccer Tournament in Washington, DC

Ambassador Faily thanked the players for their dedication to the sport and Iraqi community.

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hosts Event to Honor Ambassador Faily

As part of the U.S.-Iraq Business Initiative, the United States Chamber of Commerce welcomed Ambassador Faily for an event that fostered discussions of the enormous trade investment opportunities that exist between Iraq and the U.S.

Fri, Jul 19, 2013

Appointed-Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at Ramadan Iftar Event in Los Angeles

The Mayor of Irvine and Iraqi Consul General also spoke at the event, thanking the Iraqi community for their role in the Los Angeles area and called for tolerance during the holy month of Ramadan.

Wed, Jul 17, 2013

Iraq unveils plans for first new public library since 1970s

Library plans highlight Baghdad’s new Youth City project with a design that will engage and empower visitors. The architectural firm will partner with a New York-based library consulting firm to build a collection of over three million books, including rare manuscripts.

Asharq Al-AwsatTue, Jul 16, 2013 Tue, Jul 16, 2013

A lesson from Iraq

Iraq's new ambassador to the United States is optimistic about the future of Iraq. From the U.N. lifting decades-old sanctions to recent elections and oil production, Mr. Faily has good reason to be looking ahead.

WORLD MagazineFri, Jul 12, 2013 Mon, Jul 15, 2013

New Iraqi Ambassador Honors American and Iraqi Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery

Ambassador Faily paid his respects to American and Iraqi military personnel who fought to achieve freedom in Iraq.

Thu, Jul 11, 2013