News & Announcements

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	Reconstruction Board Bill Sent to Parliament After Approval by Council of Ministers On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the Council of Ministers approved the draft law that would create a Reconstruction Board. It will now be jointly submitted to the House of Representatives by the Presidency of the Republic and the Council of Ministers. The draft law provides a framework for quickly launching major infrastructure projects across the country, including roads, bridges, airports, and seaports. The draft law also aims at alleviating general unemployment by promoting investment, employing a wide array of capable individuals in a variety of different sectors.	Tue, Sep 17, 2019	Fri, Sep 20, 2019
	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
	REFORMING ELECTORAL SYSTEM BEING URGENT NATIONAL ENTITLEMENT, PRESIDENT SALIH ANNOUNCES President Salih announced that, unwillingness of the voters to participate in the elections anymore is a clear evidence of necessity to amend the General Election Law as it is an urgent national entitlement to build the Iraqi State, to reform its institutions as well as eradicating the financial and administrative corruption so as to promote freedom and democracy across the country.	Tue, Oct 15, 2019	Tue, Oct 15, 2019
Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern Iraq Video of Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern Iraq	Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern Iraq Improved security and historical richness make Iraq's Kurdistan region a haven for foreign archaeologists.	Voice of AmericaMon, Sep 30, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
	Relations between Iraq and Russia on Sidelines of Rome Med-2018 President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Barham Salih received at his residence in Rome the Russian Foreign Minister Mr. Sergei Lavrov in the presence of Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Alhakim.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSat, Nov 24, 2018	Thu, Nov 29, 2018
	Remarks by H.E. Fareed Yasseen during an Artifacts repatriation Ceromany on May 2nd. I would like to thank you all for coming to witness this important event, the repatriation of some 3’800 ancient artifacts by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.		Wed, May 2, 2018
	Republic of Iraq Issues $1 Billion Bond Guaranteed by US Government BAGHDAD (Jan. 18, 2017) – The Republic of Iraq today completed the issuance of an $1 billion 5-year Guaranteed bond priced at the level of 27 basis points over 5-year US Treasury Notes with a coupon of 2.149 percent per year, payable semi-annually. The Notes benefit from a full faith and credit guarantee of the United States, acting through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).		Wed, Jan 18, 2017
	Samsung Engineering secures $840M Iraq plant order The project will involve engineering and design, procurement and construction of operations.	Global PostMon, Mar 31, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
	Scientists shocked to find coral reef in murky waters off Iraq The researchers say that further study of the Iraqi reefs can help scientists understand how coral and other marine species will adapt to conditions brought on by global warming.	Los Angeles TimesSat, Mar 8, 2014	Wed, Mar 12, 2014
	Secretary Kerry, Minister Zebari Reaffirm Strong Partnership Between US and Iraq In a joint meeting, Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Zebari discussed a range of regional issues and the mutual, committed relationship between the United States and Iraq.		Fri, Nov 1, 2013
	Secretary-General of Arab League Welcomes New UN Resolution Mr. Nabil Elaraby contacted Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to welcome Iraq's exit from Chapter VII sanctions and said he considers the decision an historical achievement.		Mon, Jul 1, 2013
	Security and Defense Exhibition at Baghdad International Fair: Deadline set for December 15 The third session of the exhibition will be held in Baghdad from March 1-4, 2014. Interested companies should submit their request to attend by December 15, 2013.		Tue, Nov 26, 2013
	SG of GSCOM: Iraqi Government depends on the youth to develop the country 15/2/2017 10:18 AM SG of GSCOM, Dr. Mahdi Al-Alaq, met the Republic of Finland Non-Resident Ambassador, Mrs. Befi Leen, to discuss the cooperation to implement a proposal regarding the youth aged 20-40 years old and the role of the related sides to prepare a suitable headquarter to manage the project, 3000 volunteers will participate to be implemented, she said. AL-Alaq said, the Iraqi Government depends on the youth in developing the country and he promised to discuss the details of proposal with the related sides to support it.	Wed, Feb 15, 2017	Wed, Feb 15, 2017
	Shell Oil announces progress at Majnoon Oilfield The oilfield successfully produced its first shipment of crude oil, marking a significant milestone.	Oil & Gas JournalMon, Apr 7, 2014	Tue, Apr 8, 2014
	Shell Opens Iraqi Oil Field Marking 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
	Shell to Continue Investment in Iraq The 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
	Shell to Start Iraq Oil Output Amid Plans for Saudi Investments Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) will start producing crude at Iraq’s Majnoon oil field as early as next month and plans to increase energy investments in Saudi Arabia, its regional vice president said.	BloombergThu, May 16, 2013	Wed, May 22, 2013
	Shell, Mitsubishi Will Start Iraq Plant on April 15 Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) and Mitsubishi Corp. (8058) will start capturing gas from Iraq’s oil fields next week in a $17 billion project known as Basra Gas Co. “Basra Gas Co. will start operations officially on April 15,” said Ali Hussain Khudayir, director general of South Gas Co., which represents the Iraqi government’s controlling stake in the Basra Gas Co. venture.	BloombergThu, Apr 11, 2013	Thu, Apr 11, 2013
	Society of Petroleum Engineers Basra meeting a success More than 180 attendees from 50 regional and international companies attended the conference to share knowledge and discuss opportunities.	ZawyaMon, May 5, 2014	Wed, May 14, 2014
	Speaker Jabouri urges Erbil to remain committed to Iraq Speaker of the Council of Representative, Dr. Salim al-Jabouri, spoke at the annual MERI conference in Erbil on Wednesday. The speaker of Iraqi Parliament urged the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to remain committed to a federal Iraq. Recognizing the importance of the KRG in attracting foreign investment and its role in sheltering an estimated 1.5 million internally displaced people (IDPs), Jabouri appealed for the KRG to consider their mutual interests and remain committed to a federal Iraq.		Thu, Nov 5, 2015