News & Announcements
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UNHCR and WFP chiefs praise open border policy for Syrian refugees in Iraq's Kurdistan regionThe heads of the UN refugee agency and the World Food Programme are praising Iraq's Kurdistan regional government for being an anchor of peace and giving refuge to almost 200,000 Syrians fleeing the current crisis in their country. |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees![]() |
Wed, Sep 4, 2013 | |
UNDP Iraq Youth Training CampA group of 70 young people from all parts of Iraq and diverse ethnic and religious representations attended a youth training camp at American University. Participants noted that although their backgrounds were different, they were all united in humanity - a critical outcome from the session. |
United Nations Development Programme![]() |
Wed, Sep 4, 2013 | |
After Years Of War, Rebuilding Iraq's LibrariesFor the first time in three decades, plans are underway to restore Baghdad's former literary glory with a new library. |
NPR![]() |
Tue, Sep 10, 2013 | |
Bloom Properties signs contract to develop 'City of the Future' in BaghdadBloom Properties has signed a contract with the Iraqi National Investment Commission for the development of the 'City of the Future' in Baghdad, which will host residential units, mosques, sports and social clubs, gardens and green landscapes, retail facilities, kids' nurseries and international schools and clinics and many more public amenities. |
AMEInfo![]() |
Mon, Sep 16, 2013 | |
Peacebuilding Reality Show for Iraqi Youth Gains Pan-Arab AppealSalam Shabab, filmed by Iraqi producers with the support of the United States Institute of Peace, seeks to empower Iraqi teens with the skills and values needed to become next-generation peacebuilders. |
United States Institute of Peace![]() |
Thu, Sep 19, 2013 | |
How to Foster Peace After ISIS in IraqWhen Iraqi tribal leaders were forced to flee the city of Hawija in northern Iraq as the Islamic State seized the area in 2014, they weren’t much concerned with advancing the rule of law. But last year, as ISIS’s grip weakened and the possibility of returning to Hawija grew nearer, the leaders faced the prospect of an aftermath stained by revenge killings of collaborators and demand for “blood money” in compensation. Such tribal justice could set off new rounds of violence and instability. |
United States Institute of Peace![]() |
Fri, Feb 10, 2017 | |
Hill International Urges Contractors to Come to IraqThe worldwide construction consulting firm headquartered in the United States is encouraging international firms to work in partnership with local Iraqi contractors. |
Iraq Business News![]() |
Thu, Sep 26, 2013 | |
Conference paves way for Erbil TourismTravel companies from around the world joined members of the Iraqi government and the international community for the conference, which paves the way for Erbil’s position as Middle East Tourism Capital of 2014. |
Iraq Business News![]() |
Thu, Dec 5, 2013 | |
Iraq President Vows Fight to Death Against ISPresident Masum talks about the state of the Iraqi army; the war against Daesh; sectarian divisions in the country; and the role of both the United States and Iran in Iraq. |
Voice of America![]() |
Tue, Jun 2, 2015 | |
Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern IraqImproved security and historical richness make Iraq's Kurdistan region a haven for foreign archaeologists. |
Voice of America![]() |
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 | |
Iraq to put oil potential on display in DubaiThe fourth annual "Iraq Mega Projects Conference," held this year in Dubai, showcases investment potentials in Iraq's oil sector. |
UPI - United Press International![]() |
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 | |
USAF taps Michael Baker International for Iraq workThe United States Air Force has given $838 million in contracts to Baker International to design, engineer, build and perform services at Balad Air Base to further support Iraq’s purchase of F-16 aircraft from the US. |
UPI - United Press International![]() |
Fri, Feb 21, 2014 | |
Jordan, Iraq, Egypt join hands on natural gas, oilThe government expects an oil pipeline from Iraq to deliver 1 million barrels of oil to the Jordanian coastal city of Aqaba by 2018. |
UPI - United Press International![]() |
Mon, Mar 10, 2014 | |
Ancient Kingdom Discovered Beneath Mound in IraqArchaeologists have discovered an ancient city, with art and cuneiform inscriptions providing a glimpse of a kingdom that flourished between 3,300 and 2,900 years ago. |
LiveScience![]() |
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 | |
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Proposed ReferendumOffice of the Press Secretary September 15, 2017 |
Embassy of the United States - Baghdad, Iraq![]() |
Fri, Sep 15, 2017 | |
US Embassy in Baghdad Hosts Business RoundtableUS Ambassador to Iraq Stephen Beecroft held a meeting with multiple American companies currently operating in Iraq. |
Embassy of the United States - Baghdad, Iraq![]() |
Tue, Oct 22, 2013 | |
US, Iraq Collaborate on Electricity and EnergyThe U.S. Department of Energy recently conducted a workshop, supported by the SFA, to provide tools and methods for Iraqi engineers to enhance efficiency and safety of electricity distribution. |
Embassy of the United States - Baghdad, Iraq![]() |
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 | |
Sumitomo invests in Iraq car dealerThe Japanese company acquired a stake in SAS Automotive Services, Ltd., a subsidiary of Iraq’s largest automotive business. |
The Japan Times![]() |
Sat, Oct 5, 2013 | |
Fourth Iraq Mega Project Conference & Expo puts Iraq oilfield needs front and centreThe conference held in Dubai gathered together policy makers, investors and key players in Iraq’s oil field production industry. |
MENAFN![]() |
Sat, Oct 5, 2013 | |
Iraq now fastest growing projects market after Saudi Arabia and UAEIraq has an estimated $519 billion dollars worth of projects planned or underway. |
Business Intelligence Middle East![]() |
Mon, Feb 24, 2014 |