News & Announcements
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Iraq works to strengthen Internet accessThe Iraqi Ministry of Communications is working to improve the quality of Internet service and to lower fees across the country. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Mar 13, 2014 | Thu, Mar 20, 2014 | |
Iraq to refurbish its railwaysIraq's state-owned railways company announces plans to rehabilitate 100 passenger cars, as well as add new locomotives into service that will incorporate modern technology, signifying a leap in the area of rail transport. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaFri, Sep 13, 2013 | Mon, Sep 16, 2013 | |
Boeing Delivers First Next-Generation 737-800 to Iraqi AirwaysThe 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 | |
Travelport Opens New Office in IraqTravelport, 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 | |
GOI launches project to loan 80 billion Iraqi dinars to farmersThe loan will allow for farmers to acquire agricultural equipment and seeds for digging canals and water wells. |
Al-ShorfaFri, May 16, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Hundreds of expatriate doctors return to IraqIraq’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 | |
Iraq's Maysan begins development projectsFoundation stones laid for eight development projects worth $7.7M for cities across the province. |
Al-ShorfaFri, Aug 1, 2014 | Fri, Aug 8, 2014 | |
Iraq expands refugee camps as Syrians flee violenceThe Iraqi government launched an extensive programme to provide free health coverage and distribute food aid, clothes and other items to Syrian refugees in Iraq. Public schools in Iraq will also be open to Syrian students. |
Al-ShorfaWed, Sep 4, 2013 | Tue, Sep 10, 2013 | |
Iraq to subsidize Ramadan foodsThe government allocated $500 million to subsidize basic foods during Ramadan, in an effort to protect families from price hikes. |
Al-ShorfaWed, Jul 2, 2014 | Tue, Jul 8, 2014 | |
Iraq launches three housing projectsThe 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 | |
Record 118,000 university students enrolled this year in IraqThe number of students admitted to Iraqi universities is the highest it has been in a decade. |
Al-ShorfaTue, Oct 8, 2013 | Thu, Oct 17, 2013 | |
Iraq opens 600 new schools in SeptemberAs part of a national plan to improve education in the country, Iraq opened 600 new schools last month, with plans for additional schools in the coming months. |
Al-ShorfaThu, Sep 26, 2013 | Wed, Oct 2, 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-ShorfaWed, Dec 4, 2013 | Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Iraq Approves Anbar Infrastructure FundsRehabilitation projects will include energy, water, roads and reconstruction of public service buildings. |
Al-ShorfaTue, Nov 26, 2013 | Wed, Nov 27, 2013 | |
Baghdad-Basra railway line enters into serviceThe passenger and cargo railway passes through various cities. |
Al-ShorfaMon, May 19, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Iraq creates 19 new collegesThe new colleges and departments at Baghdad University will facilitate higher education in Iraq, and include programs in environmental studies, genetic engineering and various branches of the humanities. |
Al-ShorfaTue, Aug 20, 2013 | Tue, Aug 27, 2013 | |
Iraq earmarks funds for emergency medical aidFunds will be used to buy medical supplies, medicines, and generators. |
Al-ShorfaFri, Jul 11, 2014 | Wed, Jul 16, 2014 | |
Lukman Faily: Iraq seeks strong, enduring partnership with United StatesAmbassador Faily illustrates in an opinion piece in the San Jose Mercury News why Iraq yearns for a stronger partnership with the U.S., discusses the gratitude for all that America has done to help free Iraq from terrorism and tyranny, and reiterates that the U.S. has a no more committed Middle East partner than Iraq. |
San Jose Mercury NewsTue, Sep 3, 2013 | Tue, Sep 3, 2013 | |
UNHCR head says international community must share burden of Syrian refugeesThe UNHCR says host nations need more than an increase in humanitarian aid; they could require financial help, and emergency development assistance for sectors like health, education, housing, water and energy. |
United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesMon, Sep 30, 2013 | Wed, Oct 2, 2013 | |
UNHCR and WFP chiefs praise open border policy for Syrian refugees in Iraq's Kurdistan regionThe heads of the UN refugee agency and the World Food Programme are praising Iraq's Kurdistan regional government for being an anchor of peace and giving refuge to almost 200,000 Syrians fleeing the current crisis in their country. |
United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesFri, Aug 30, 2013 | Wed, Sep 4, 2013 |