News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Karbala installs water monitoring stations The stations are part of a national strategic project and will serve as important "early warning signals" for environmental and health hazards.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, May 22, 2014	Wed, May 28, 2014
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
Maritime traffic remains normal at Iraqi ports Recent arrivals have included food shipments for Iraqi citizens, with more shipments expected from world suppliers.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, Jul 8, 2014	Wed, Jul 16, 2014
Iraqi Ministry of Health Announces Plan to Build Cancer Hospital in Baghdad The hospital will be one of the ministry’s key projects for 2014 and will bolster Iraq’s ability to treat patients.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, Apr 29, 2014	Tue, May 6, 2014
Iraq to refurbish its railways Iraq'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
Iraq Ministry of Health Releases New Health Strategy The new health strategy will provide for upgrades to the healthcare system, continuing education for professionals and incorporation of new healthcare technology.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaMon, Mar 31, 2014	Tue, Apr 8, 2014
Iraq works to strengthen Internet access The 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
Baghdad Book Fair Brings Together Readers, Publishers More than 200 Arab and foreign publishing houses from nine countries were in attendance to promote titles from across the world and literary spectrum.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 3, 2014	Tue, Apr 8, 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
Iraq hosts major construction and engineering convention The Iraqi capital recently welcomed dozens of companies from more than 10 countries to Project Iraq, an international energy and construction exhibition aimed at furthering investment and development in the country. Held March 10th-12th, 2014 at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, the project by the Lebanese International Fairs and Productions (IFP) Group drew more than 10 Arab and foreign countries and 70 companies.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Mar 19, 2014	Mon, Mar 31, 2014
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
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
GOI launches project to loan 80 billion Iraqi dinars to farmers The 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
Iraq expands refugee camps as Syrians flee violence The 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
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
Iraq's Maysan begins development projects Foundation stones laid for eight development projects worth $7.7M for cities across the province.	Al-ShorfaFri, Aug 1, 2014	Fri, Aug 8, 2014
Iraq to subsidize Ramadan foods The 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 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
Record 118,000 university students enrolled this year in Iraq The 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 September As 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