News & Announcements

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Iraqi Embassy in Washington DC Receives Two Artifacts of Iraq’s Treasured Heritage The Iraqi Embassy in Washington DC received two valuable artifacts from US law enforcement agencies. The first artifact, a stunning work of art, was confiscated by the FBI in Boston ...	Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C.Sat, Mar 11, 2023	Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Iraqi Council of Ministers Orders to Protect Minorities’ Rights As a supporting action to protect minorities’ rights, the Iraqi Council of Ministers agreed on June 6 to replace the vacated jobs of various minorities - due to the staff movement - with substitutes from the same components.	Wed, Aug 16, 2023	Wed, Aug 16, 2023
Iraqi climate envoy meeting in the GEF Secretariat The envoy of the Republic of Iraq for climate, Dr. Ali Al-Alami, met this morning 13/2/2024, experts of Secretariat of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) at its headquarters in Washington, D.C ...	Mon, Feb 13, 2023	Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Iraqi book festival draws thousands Iraqis 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
Iraqi archaeological items lent to Pennsylvania museum for restoration The University of Pennsylvania Museum Department of Archaeology received archaeological items belonging to one of the most ancient of all Sumerian Cities, Nippur.		Fri, Sep 5, 2014
Iraqi Ambassador Comments on Death of ISIS Leader. Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Fareed Yasseen released the following statement regarding the successful military operation against ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in Syria: “Today justice prevailed. The brutal leader of ISIS, the most evil terrorist organization of today, has met his end. We would like to express our gratitude to the U.S. military personnel who carried out the daring raid in Syria that led to this outcome.		Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Iraqi Airways Company Declares its Need to General Sales Agency		Thu, Feb 2, 2017
Iraq: the world's next big eco-tourism destination? Iraq's southern marshes could become a centre for eco-tourism, based around floating hotels and guided wildlife tours, according to the winner of one of the world's most prestigious environmental prizes. The marshlands between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers are frequently described as the Garden of Eden or the Cradle of Civilisation.	The TelegraphWed, Apr 17, 2013	Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Iraq: Reconstruction and Rehabilitation in Conflict-Affected Cities WASHINGTON, July 7, 2015 – A new World Bank project in Iraq will support the reconstruction of the country’s conflict-wrecked infrastructure and restore public services in municipal areas under Government control. The US$350 million financial assistance package, approved by the World Bank Board of Directors today, will contribute to Iraq’s efforts to rebuild state institutions and put the economy on the path to recovery in areas where conflict has subsided.	The World BankTue, Jul 7, 2015	Thu, Jul 9, 2015
Iraq: can a dusty war zone become a golden opportunity? Banks, hotel chains and property developers find corporate bright spots in Iraq.	Financial TimesSun, Oct 6, 2013	Tue, Oct 8, 2013
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
Iraq, Kuwait Representatives to the UN Submit MOU Mohamed Ali Hakim, the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations and Mansour Al-Otaibi, Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations, presented a copy of the memorandum of understanding signed between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon on June 12, 2013.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsThu, Jun 13, 2013	Sun, Jun 16, 2013
Iraq, Jordan seek funding for rail link A proposed 420km railway line between the two countries would directly link Baghdad and Aqaba, and would provide cargo and passenger services between the cities.	Emirates 24\|7Thu, Jan 9, 2014	Wed, Jan 15, 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's Majnoon oilfield to begin producing 175,000 bpd next month Majnoon is one of four giant southern fields vital to Iraq's ambition to at least double output that is now around 3 million bpd.	ReutersMon, Sep 9, 2013	Tue, Sep 10, 2013
Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Participate in Conversation at the Wilson Center in Washington DC The Wilson Center's Middle East Program hosted Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Fuad Hussein, on February 13th, 2023, in Conversation with Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Middle East Program and former US Ambassador to Iraq. During the Conversation, the two parties discussed the Iraqi American relations and their prospects in supporting stability efforts in the Middle East ...	Mon, Feb 13, 2023	Mon, Feb 13, 2023
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
Iraq Wins Membership in UNHRC "As a result of the two-year-specific-efforts made by Iraqi ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Human Rights Department; Iraq was elected member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the first time, by UN General Assembly, along with 13 other countries.	Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsTue, Nov 1, 2016	Tue, Nov 1, 2016
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 unveils plans for first new public library since 1970s Library 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