News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Iraq to put oil potential on display in Dubai The fourth annual "Iraq Mega Projects Conference," held this year in Dubai, showcases investment potentials in Iraq's oil sector.	UPI - United Press InternationalFri, Sep 27, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
USAF taps Michael Baker International for Iraq work The 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 InternationalWed, Feb 19, 2014	Fri, Feb 21, 2014
Jordan, Iraq, Egypt join hands on natural gas, oil The 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 InternationalFri, Mar 7, 2014	Mon, Mar 10, 2014
Ancient Kingdom Discovered Beneath Mound in Iraq Archaeologists 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.	LiveScienceMon, Sep 30, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
US, Iraq Collaborate on Electricity and Energy The 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, IraqTue, Oct 1, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Proposed Referendum Office of the Press Secretary September 15, 2017	Embassy of the United States - Baghdad, IraqFri, Sep 15, 2017	Fri, Sep 15, 2017
US Embassy in Baghdad Hosts Business Roundtable US Ambassador to Iraq Stephen Beecroft held a meeting with multiple American companies currently operating in Iraq.	Embassy of the United States - Baghdad, IraqSun, Oct 20, 2013	Tue, Oct 22, 2013
Sumitomo invests in Iraq car dealer The Japanese company acquired a stake in SAS Automotive Services, Ltd., a subsidiary of Iraq’s largest automotive business.	The Japan TimesThu, Oct 3, 2013	Sat, Oct 5, 2013
Fourth Iraq Mega Project Conference & Expo puts Iraq oilfield needs front and centre The conference held in Dubai gathered together policy makers, investors and key players in Iraq’s oil field production industry.	MENAFNWed, Oct 2, 2013	Sat, Oct 5, 2013
Iraq now fastest growing projects market after Saudi Arabia and UAE Iraq has an estimated $519 billion dollars worth of projects planned or underway.	Business Intelligence Middle EastMon, Feb 24, 2014	Mon, Feb 24, 2014
Iraq has considerable untapped growth potential, finds TNS study Many see Iraq as “The next big one,” according to a recent study which unveils a deeper understanding into the Iraqi consumer.	Business Intelligence Middle EastWed, Oct 2, 2013	Sat, Oct 5, 2013
International companies aim to set up shop in Iraq despite violence Iraq’s economic potential is trumping security concerns and has expanded dramatically after years of international sanctions and civil strife.	Financial TimesSun, Dec 29, 2013	Mon, Jan 6, 2014
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
Opportunities for Family Offices in Iraq Iraq's continued economic growth presents new opportunities for individuals interested in frontier investments, an environment that attracts many family offices.	CampdenFBThu, Oct 17, 2013	Tue, Oct 22, 2013
The Reemergence of the Iraqi Scientific Community The establishment of the Iraqi Virtual Science Library, developed in collaboration with the US Departments of State and Defense and the National Academies of Science, fosters knowledge by allowing professionals to conduct research and share their findings with the Iraqi scientific community.	Wired.comFri, Oct 18, 2013	Tue, Oct 22, 2013
Musical history: Multi-national project to reconstruct Iraq’s historic golden lyre An Austrian harp maker is reconstructing Mesopotamia’s ancient Golden Lyre of Ur, in hopes of gifting it to the Iraqi people upon completion.	Niqash.orgThu, Oct 24, 2013	Tue, Oct 29, 2013
UNESCO Recognizes Recent Vocational and Technical Graduates Graduates of the program completed technical, vocational and business training and were awarded loans to start their own businesses in Iraq.	UNAMITue, Nov 12, 2013	Tue, Nov 12, 2013
Iraq Economy to Surge on a Wave of Oil The International Monetary Fund predicted that the economy would grow by 6% in 2014.	International Business TimesFri, Mar 28, 2014	Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Iraq’s Position as a Major Oil Producer Iraq has the potential to be the world’s largest crude exporter, with its geology offering prime benefits.	International Business TimesThu, Nov 14, 2013	Tue, Nov 19, 2013
Emaar to Launch Development in Erbil Emmar to take advantage of Iraq’s economic growth with plans to build a mini-city with housing developments, a business district and shopping mall, and education and healthcare centers. The project is also expected to create 45,000 jobs.	Khaleej TimesFri, Nov 15, 2013	Tue, Nov 19, 2013