News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Iraq rolls out new health insurance policy The plan signifies a positive step towards enabling people to take measures to protect their lives, health and interests.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Feb 13, 2014	Fri, Feb 21, 2014
Baghdad exhibit celebrates 100 women artists The third annual exhibit represented a success not only for the women artists, but also the triumph of beauty and art over the violence and darkness of terrorism.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 17, 2014	Tue, Apr 22, 2014
Iraq Seeks Self-Sufficiency in Fish Production The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture recently rolled out a plan which aims to develop and expand fish farming projects in the country and to meet local market needs.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaMon, Mar 31, 2014	Mon, Mar 31, 2014
Iraq forms panel to protect natural heritage sites The committee will work to further the goals set out in the National Strategy for the Protection of the Environment for 2014-2017.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, May 15, 2014	Tue, May 20, 2014
Iraq arranges for displaced Ninawa students to sit final exams The Ministry of Education opened four examination centres to allow students to participate in the secondround of exams, set for August 16 and 17, and September 2, 2014.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Aug 6, 2014	Wed, Aug 13, 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
Iraq, UN work to strengthen Iraqi judicial authority Through the partnership, the Iraqi legal system continues to develop and reach a state where transparency, integrity, and principles of justice can grow.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 17, 2014	Tue, Apr 22, 2014
High-speed Baghdad-Basra rail line complete The new line will be used for transport of passengers and goods and will provide better services to citizens and private companies.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaFri, Mar 28, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Airport operations remain normal throughout Iraq Iraq’s Ministry of Transport reports no irregularities in air traffic.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Jul 2, 2014	Tue, Jul 8, 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
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
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
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
Iraq Approves Anbar Infrastructure Funds Rehabilitation 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 service The passenger and cargo railway passes through various cities.	Al-ShorfaMon, May 19, 2014	Tue, May 20, 2014
Iraq earmarks funds for emergency medical aid Funds will be used to buy medical supplies, medicines, and generators.	Al-ShorfaFri, Jul 11, 2014	Wed, Jul 16, 2014
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
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