News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
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\|7Thu, Jan 9, 2014	Wed, Jan 15, 2014
Iraq unveils restoration plan for heritage sites Rehabilitation work will include maintenance of historical cities of Babylon, Ur, Warka, Hatra and Ashur and is crucial to improving Iraq’s historic and tourism sites.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Jan 9, 2014	Wed, Jan 15, 2014
U.N. Secretary-General Holds Talks in Baghdad Prime Minister Maliki praised the role that the United Nations plays through its mission in Iraq (UNAMI) and thanked Mr. Ban Ki-moon for supporting the Iraqi government in the fight against terrorism.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Jan 14, 2014	Fri, Jan 17, 2014
Foreign Minister Zebari Heads Iraq's Delegation in Conference to Support Humanitarian Situation in Syria Iraq recently participated in the Second International Conference to support the humanitarian situation in Syria, in response to an appeal launched by the Secretary - General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jan 15, 2014	Fri, Jan 17, 2014
Prime Minister Maliki speaks to Washington Post Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki recently sat down with the Washington Post’s Loveday Morris in Baghdad to discuss the government's strategy to fight al-Qaeda in Anbar province, in addition to providing an overview on military cooperation with the United States.		Sat, Jan 18, 2014
IHEC runs registration and voting process for voters abroad IHEC will run registration and the voting process for voters living abroad to coincide with the parliamentary elections inside Iraq in April.		Sat, Jan 18, 2014
Work begins on new Karbala oil refinery The Iraqi Oil Ministry has reported that construction work has begun on the Karbala refinery, which will use modern technology and conform to environmental standards.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Jan 15, 2014	Wed, Jan 22, 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 CommissionMon, Jan 20, 2014	Wed, Jan 22, 2014
Iraq Banks Adopt Technology to Boost Business The National Bank of Iraq will introduce internet and mobile banking this year, as well as install ATM’s, which is a major step for a bank operating in a cash-based economy.	The Wall Street JournalMon, Jan 27, 2014	Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Prime Minister Maliki speaks with Vice President Biden The United States reaffirmed their support for Iraq in the fight against al-Qaeda and commended the Government of Iraq for the steps taken to integrate tribal forces.		Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Iraq plans state investment bank to push projects The new institution, Investment and Development Bank of Iraq will help finance infrastructure projects and steer money towards the private sector in Iraq, pushing forward the country’s economy.	ReutersMon, Jan 27, 2014	Tue, Jan 28, 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 ServiceSun, Jan 26, 2014	Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Statement by Ambassador Faily on the Opening of Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York City On February 3, 2014, Iraq's Ambassador to the United States issued this statement on the opening of the Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York.		Mon, Feb 3, 2014
Hundreds of expatriate doctors return to Iraq Iraq’s Ministry of Health recently announced 2,500 expatriate doctors have returned home as part of a programme to bring Iraqi professionals back to the county.	Al-ShorfaThu, Jan 30, 2014	Wed, Feb 5, 2014
United States and Iraq reaffirm joint cooperation on energy The Joint Coordination Committee on Energy between the US and Iraq met in Baghdad to discuss Iraq’s future energy development and the formation of a new working group to protect Iraq’s energy infrastructure.		Sun, Feb 9, 2014
Iraq Heading Toward Fully Operational Air Force The US is expected to be a key partner in this process.	Defense NewsMon, Feb 10, 2014	Wed, Feb 12, 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 FoolSun, Feb 9, 2014	Wed, Feb 12, 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 PolicyTue, Feb 18, 2014	Tue, Feb 18, 2014
Commercial Attaché: Active Database of US Companies doing Business in Iraq The Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, DC maintains an active database of U.S. companies.		Thu, Feb 20, 2014
Despite Iraq's troubles, archaeologists are back Archaeologists are back in one of the world's oldest cities to explore a region of Ur, in a project backed by Iraq's State Board for Antiquities and Heritage, the British Institute for the Study of Iraq and the University of Manchester.	ReutersTue, Feb 18, 2014	Fri, Feb 21, 2014