News & Announcements
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Samsung Engineering secures $840M Iraq plant orderThe project will involve engineering and design, procurement and construction of operations. |
Global Post![]() |
Thu, Apr 3, 2014 | |
Iraq Economy to Surge on a Wave of OilThe International Monetary Fund predicted that the economy would grow by 6% in 2014. |
International Business Times![]() |
Thu, Apr 3, 2014 | |
Iraq Buys $1.56 Billion of Gold, Biggest Purchase in 3 YearsThe Central Bank of Iraq acquired the gold to help stabilize the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies. |
Bloomberg![]() |
Thu, Apr 3, 2014 | |
High-speed Baghdad-Basra rail line completeThe new line will be used for transport of passengers and goods and will provide better services to citizens and private companies. |
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Thu, Apr 3, 2014 | |
Ambassador Faily's Appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"Ambassador Faily joined the morning news program to discuss current conditions in Iraq after U.S. military withdrawl and also spoke about Iraq's upcoming elections. |
Thu, Apr 3, 2014 | ||
Iraq Seeks Self-Sufficiency in Fish ProductionThe Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture recently rolled out a plan which aims to develop and expand fish farming projects in the country and to meet local market needs. |
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Mon, Mar 31, 2014 | |
Iraq hosts major construction and engineering conventionThe Iraqi capital recently welcomed dozens of companies from more than 10 countries to Project Iraq, an international energy and construction exhibition aimed at furthering investment and development in the country. Held March 10th-12th, 2014 at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, the project by the Lebanese International Fairs and Productions (IFP) Group drew more than 10 Arab and foreign countries and 70 companies. |
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Mon, Mar 31, 2014 | |
Ambassador and Mrs. Faily Welcome Iraqi Community in DC to Newroz EventAmbassador Faily delivered remarks, congratulating the Iraqi people on the occasion of Newroz, calling for unity and peaceful co-existence. |
Mon, Mar 31, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily attends delivery ceremony of Boeing plane to IraqSEATTLE, March 25, 2014 -- Ambassador Faily participated in a ceremony at the headquarters of the Seattle-based company, Boeing, marking the delivery of the third Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft to Iraqi Airways. The ceremony included a high-level delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation and the Iraqi commercial attaché to the United States. |
Fri, Mar 28, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks to Remember Victims of HalabjaThe Kurdistan Regional Government with Rep. Blackburn and Rep. Van Hollen, hosted an event in Washington, DC to commemorate the Anfal campaign. |
Wed, Mar 26, 2014 | ||
Iraq works to strengthen Internet accessThe Iraqi Ministry of Communications is working to improve the quality of Internet service and to lower fees across the country. |
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Thu, Mar 20, 2014 | |
Iraq Hosts First International Conference to Combat TerrorismMore than 25 countries participated in the conference, with over 40 experts and specialists discussing ways to combat terrorism. |
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Wed, Mar 19, 2014 | |
US and Iraq Hold First TIFA MeetingThe meeting of the Joint Council, established under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement seeks to provide a forum for discussions on trade & economic issues between the US and Iraq. |
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Thu, Mar 13, 2014 | |
Standard Chartered Bank opens second branch in IraqThe opening of the second branch makes Standard Chartered the only international bank to have full-fledged on-the-ground wholesale banking operations in two of the main cities in Iraq. |
CPI Financial |
Wed, Mar 12, 2014 | |
Scientists shocked to find coral reef in murky waters off IraqThe researchers say that further study of the Iraqi reefs can help scientists understand how coral and other marine species will adapt to conditions brought on by global warming. |
Los Angeles Times![]() |
Wed, Mar 12, 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 | |
Pioneering programme to train unemployed IraqisThe program from Iraq’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affair will help people gain experience and develop planning skills. |
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Wed, Mar 5, 2014 | |
Iraq oil exports hit record 2.8 mln bpd in FebruaryThe highest such figure in at least a quarter-century signifies an increase which is likely to restore confidence in Iraq's oil revival. |
Reuters![]() |
Wed, Mar 5, 2014 | |
Iraq approves power plant investmentsIraq's Electricity Minister highlighted the government’s plan to make power plants more energy efficient at the recent MEED Iraq Energy Projects conference. |
Trade Arabia![]() |
Wed, Mar 5, 2014 | |
Prime Minister Al-Maliki Announces Reconstruction Plan for Anbar ProvinceH.E. promised continued support for local agencies throughout the reconstruction process and praised local security forces for their bravery in fighting Al-Qaeda insurgents. |
Thu, Feb 27, 2014 |