News & Announcements
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University of Arkansas signs its third Iraqi school dealFor the third time within the past 11 months, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has signed a cooperative agreement with an Iraqi university. In a formal agreement announced Thursday, UA and the University of Sulaimani will "work to create programs for exchanging academic, research and other educational materials," the announcement from UA states. The agreement also calls for the development of opportunities for the Iraqi university to send students to UA. |
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Tue, May 12, 2015 | |
Babylon awaits tourists' returnIn an attempt to bring tourists back to Babil, cultural authorities are focusing on organized tours as well as promoting the city as a place for meetings and festivals. Of note, the city already hosts the Babylon Festival for International Cultures and Arts. |
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Tue, May 12, 2015 | |
مقال بقلم السفير لقمان الفيلي بعنوان: تحديات العراق الداخلية والخارجية تمر الدول احياناً بالعديد من الازمات السياسية والاقتصادية، والتي قد تنعكس على واقع الحياة اليومية والمرحلية بشكل عام، كما تؤثرعلى طبيعة العلاقة بين الحكومة والشعب . ويتطلب البحث عن معالجات للتحديات التي تواجهها اية دولة وجود فهم حقيقي للأسباب التي تقف وراءها، ورسم ستراتيجيات واضحة تتشكل في ضوئها ملامح سياسة الدولة الداخلية والخارجية، وهو ما يستدعي إعداد برامج تنسجم مع ما تتمتع به البلاد من امكانات وطاقات طبيعية وبشرية. |
Thu, Apr 30, 2015 | ||
Iraqi students develop robotic technology that can detect human lifeTwo Iraqi men studying at Adelaide's Flinders University have developed new technology for detecting human life using remote cameras, which could be used during rescue operations and to help the Iraqi army. |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2015 | |
Daily Roundup - Prime Minister Al-Abadi wraps up first U.S. visitFriday, April 17, 2015 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met Thursday with Vice President Joseph Biden, senior international development officials and United States business representatives, and spoke at prominent think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. Read the speech here. |
Fri, Apr 17, 2015 | ||
Prime Minister Al-Abadi outlines holistic strategy for Iraq to move forward during remarks at CSIS"Just as Iraq is working with the United States and all our international partners to defeat Daesh, we must also work together to rebuild our country in every way – physically, socially, economically and politically," said Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. |
Thu, Apr 16, 2015 | ||
Daily Roundup - Prime Minister Al-Abadi meets with Congressional Leaders, State Department officials, think tank expertsWednesday, April 15, 2015 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met with Congressional leadership, State Department officials, think tank experts and members of the Iraqi community today in Washington, D.C. Tomorrow at 10am EDT, the Prime Minister will be speaking at CSIS on the future of Iraq and answering your questions. Tweet your questions to Prime Minister Al-Abadi using #AbadiUSVisit and follow along at: http://bit.ly/1FL8Ao1. |
Thu, Apr 16, 2015 | ||
Tracking Iraq's Fight Against DaeshThe Government of Iraq has made significant strides against Daesh. Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi has pursued an ambitious reform agenda to rebuild Iraq’s military capabilities, root out corruption, and pave the way for displaced persons to return to their homes. |
Wed, Apr 15, 2015 | ||
Daily Roundup - Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi Visits WashingtonTuesday, April 14 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi met with President Barack Obama and senior administration officials today in Washington, D.C. Follow the Prime Minister’s visit via Prime Minister Al-Abadi’s (@HaiderAlAbadi), Ambassador Faily’s (@FailyLukman) and the Embassy of Iraq’s (@IraqiEmbassyUSA) coverage on Twitter. Here are today’s highlights: |
Wed, Apr 15, 2015 | ||
Prime Minister Al-Abadi meets with President Obama at the White HousePresident Obama and Prime Minister Al-Abadi reaffirmed the long-standing U.S.-Iraq strategic partnership. |
Tue, Apr 14, 2015 | ||
Ambassador Faily Discusses Developments in Iraq in a Twitter Q&AThe Ambassador answered questions about Iraq's domestic policies, US-Iraq relations, the global fight against Daesh and how the media shapes Iraq's public image. |
Mon, Apr 13, 2015 | ||
Prime Minister Al-Abadi Arrives in WashingtonHis Excellency Dr. Haider Al-Abadi arrived in Washington, DC for his first official visit to the United States as Prime Minister, at the invitation of President Barack Obama. |
Mon, Apr 13, 2015 | ||
Tracking Progess of Iraq's New GovernmentOn September 8, 2014, Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi’s new government outlined a broad agenda designed to unite the country as it faces an existential threat from Daesh. This agenda is based on a number of key measures that seek to reform and reinvigorate the country’s socioeconomic, political and military institutions. |
Mon, Apr 13, 2015 | ||
#AskIraq: Ambassador Faily to Hold Twitter Q&AThe Ambassador looks forward to discussing Iraq’s victory in Tikrit and next steps in the fight against DAESH, as well as progresses made by his government ahead of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s first official visit to the United States. |
Fri, Apr 10, 2015 | ||
Houston City Council unanimously approves Sister City Agreement between Houston, Texas and Basrah, IraqThe Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs’ program promotes people-to-people diplomacy and encourages citizens to develop mutual trust and understanding through commercial, cultural, educational, and humanitarian exchanges. |
Thu, Apr 9, 2015 | ||
Ambassador Lukman Faily on the Future of IraqThe Middle East Institute and the Conflict Management Program at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies welcomed Ambassador Lukman Faily, and Abbas Kadhim for a discussion about Iraq and its future. |
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 | ||
HIV Test exemption for Visa applicants to IraqNo HIV test requirement for all foreigners visiting Iraq for two years as of February 2015. |
Wed, Mar 25, 2015 | ||
Al Hurra Iraq Interview with Iraqi ambassador Lukman Faily |
Tue, Mar 24, 2015 | ||
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to visit the White HouseThe White House Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq |
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Mon, Mar 23, 2015 | |
Statement by Council of Ministers on Military Operations and International CooperationThe Council of Minsters issued the following statement today after its weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi on the relationship between Iraq and the international coalition in the war against Daesh. |
Tue, Mar 17, 2015 |