Iraq to Store Strategic Oil in South Korea
Iraq 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.
Iraq to refurbish its railways
Iraq's state-owned railways company announces plans to rehabilitate 100 passenger cars, as well as add new locomotives into service that will incorporate modern technology, signifying a leap in the area…
Bloom Properties signs contract to develop ‘City of the Future’ in Baghdad
Bloom 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…
Twitter Q & A with Iraq’s Ambassador to the U.S.
Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Lukman Faily, responded to questions via Twitter for the first time since officially taking the post in July 2013. Coming on the heels of…
After Years Of War, Rebuilding Iraq’s Libraries
For the first time in three decades, plans are underway to restore Baghdad's former literary glory with a new library.
Iraq expands refugee camps as Syrians flee violence
The Iraqi government launched an extensive programme to provide free health coverage and distribute food aid, clothes and other items to Syrian refugees in Iraq. Public schools in Iraq will…
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.
Ambassador Faily Meets with World Affairs Council and RAND Corporation
While in California, Ambassador Faily met with members of the World Affairs Council and RAND Corporation to discuss issues facing Iraq and the region and further discuss the bilateral relationship…