News & Announcements
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Iraq’s top tourist destination prepares to welcome the worldThe city of Erbil prepares to celebrate its appointment as 2014’s Capital for Arab Tourism. |
Asharq Al-AwsatSat, Dec 28, 2013 | Mon, Jan 6, 2014 | |
Iraq unveils plans for first new public library since 1970sLibrary 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 IraqIraq'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 | |
Wyndham Hotel opens in IraqWyndham Hotel Group announces its entry into Iraq with hopes of attracting business and leisure travelers to its new hotel in Kurdistan. |
eTurboNewsMon, Jul 8, 2013 | Tue, Jul 9, 2013 | |
Grasp Iraq’s Outstretched HandIraq's economic potential continues to grow. Citigroup says Iraq could be a $2 trillion economy by 2050 and Ambassador Faily has reiterated that increased investments in Iraq reflect a more positive era in U.S.-Iraq relations. |
Commentary MagazineFri, Jul 5, 2013 | Mon, Jul 8, 2013 | |
Shell Opens Iraqi Oil FieldMarking a milestone for both Iraq and Shell, the oil company recently inaugurated the Majnoon oil field. |
The Wall Street JournalSun, Oct 6, 2013 | Tue, Oct 8, 2013 | |
First Production from Iraq's Majnoon Field Expected in JulyFirst production from Iraq's Majnoon field is expected in July, Thamir Ghadbhan, top energy advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said on June 18, 2013. The giant Majnoon oil field is being developed by a consortium led by Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA). |
The Wall Street JournalTue, Jun 18, 2013 | Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | |
Shell to Continue Investment in IraqThe intention to move forward with a petrochemical plant follows a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Shell Chief Executive. |
The Wall Street JournalTue, Nov 19, 2013 | Tue, Nov 19, 2013 | |
Hill International Receives $54 Million Contract from Basra Governorate in IraqThe global construction management firm headquartered in the U.S., will assist with Basra’s 2040 Strategic Plan to rehabilitate infrastructure throughout the region. |
The Wall Street JournalFri, Nov 22, 2013 | Fri, Nov 22, 2013 | |
Iraq Banks Adopt Technology to Boost BusinessThe 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 | |
Hill International Selected as Project Manager for Al Samawah Stadium in IraqThe global construction management firm headquartered in the U.S. will provide services in connection with the new Olympic-sized 20,000-seat stadium in Iraq. |
The Wall Street JournalThu, Dec 5, 2013 | Mon, Dec 9, 2013 | |
Prime Minister Al-Abadi: A United Iraq Is Pushing ISIS BackPrime Minister Haider Al-Abadi penned an opinion editorial in The Wall Street Journal about how Iraqis are fighting back against transnational terrorists on the battlefront and on the home front. |
The Wall Street JournalThu, Dec 18, 2014 | Thu, Dec 18, 2014 | |
Iraq to Store Strategic Oil in South KoreaIraq is one of the top crude suppliers to South Korea. The two countries will sign an agreement for comprehensive cooperation in energy matters, including oil, gas and electricity. |
The Wall Street JournalWed, Sep 11, 2013 | Tue, Sep 17, 2013 | |
Iraq to get $6 trillion from energy in new strategyIraq recently unveiled an ambitious Integrated National Energy Strategy, which aims to raise $6 trillion from oil and gas sales by 2030 and massively increase local power generation. Iraq anticipates it will increase employment levels and living standards through this strategy. |
The Economic TimesWed, Jun 12, 2013 | Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | |
Babylon awaits tourists' returnIn an attempt to bring tourists back to Babil, cultural authorities are focusing on organized tours as well as promoting the city as a place for meetings and festivals. Of note, the city already hosts the Babylon Festival for International Cultures and Arts. |
Al-MonitorFri, May 8, 2015 | Tue, May 12, 2015 | |
Iraqi book festival draws thousandsIraqis express their desire for Baghdad's role to be restored by taking part in the Iraqi Reading Festival in Abu Nawas park. |
Al-MonitorSun, Oct 12, 2014 | Tue, Oct 14, 2014 | |
Iraq to Raise Bank Capital To Address Housing CrisisThe governments two banks will run a credit program to help citizens finance private housing projects. |
Al-MonitorWed, Sep 18, 2013 | Thu, Sep 19, 2013 | |
American University Graduates Students From Across IraqThe American University of Iraq in Sulaimaniyah brings together Iraq’s various religious and ethnic groups, providing education away from the country's sectarian divide. |
Al-MonitorTue, Jun 4, 2013 | Thu, Jun 6, 2013 | |
Qatar Airways launches fourth destination in Republic of IraqThe launch marks the rapid expansion by Qatar Airways in Iraq since the middle of 2012 when it began flights to Erbil, followed by the capital Baghdad and, earlier this year, Najaf. |
TravelDailyNews InternationalWed, Jun 5, 2013 | Wed, Jun 5, 2013 | |
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for end to Saddam-era sanctions against IraqU.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for the end of the threat of sanctions against Iraq for its 1990 invasion of Kuwait amid a significant thaw between the neighbors. Ban said both governments have shown "statesmanship and respect" in healing the scars of the invasion. |
Agence France-PresseTue, Jun 18, 2013 | Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |