News & Announcements
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U.N. starts first aid airlifts to Syria from Iraq as cold gripsThe United Nations sent its first delivery of humanitarian aid by air to Syria from Arbil, Iraq on Sunday and said it plans to deliver more food and winter supplies in the next 12 days. The U.N. said two planes are expected to do 23 rotations over the next 10 days. The aid includes planeloads of food, for more than 6,000 Syrian families for the rest of December. |
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Tue, Dec 17, 2013 | |
IHEC announces plans to open polling centers abroadThe Independent High Electoral Commission announced the possibility of opening polling centers in 13 countries including the United States, allowing Iraqi citizens abroad the opportunity to cast their votes in the 2014 parliamentary elections. |
Sun, Dec 15, 2013 | ||
Embassy of Iraq hosts event to honor AUIS ChairmanThe event for Dr. Barham Salih, Founder and Chairman of the American University of Iraq, Sulaimaniyah highlighted achievements of the university and its students. |
Fri, Dec 13, 2013 | ||
Housing fund helps Iraqis build their own homesThe Iraqi Ministry of Reconstruction and Housing has granted loans to around 41,000 Iraqis over the past two years to help them build new homes. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-Shorfa![]() |
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Iraq Reconstruction Results in Stadium BoomNew stadiums are part of a national effort by Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sport to rebuild and foster unity. |
Sourceable![]() |
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Iraq helps university students with $381 million in grantsThe Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education allocated funds to help university students finance their undergraduate and graduate studies. |
Al-Shorfa![]() |
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Hill International Selected as Project Manager for Al Samawah Stadium in IraqThe global construction management firm headquartered in the U.S. will provide services in connection with the new Olympic-sized 20,000-seat stadium in Iraq. |
The Wall Street Journal![]() |
Mon, Dec 9, 2013 | |
Iraq launches three housing projectsThe Ministry of Construction and Housing has announced the housing projects will include schools, markets and health centres. |
Al-Shorfa![]() |
Mon, Dec 9, 2013 | |
Iraq oil exports rise for third monthIraq's oil exports rose for a third successive month in November according to recent figures from the Oil Ministry. Iraq oil crude sales brought in revenues of $7.32 billion. |
Agence France-Presse![]() |
Thu, Dec 5, 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 | |
Prime Minister Maliki Meets with Businesswomen's CouncilHis Excellency Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki met with the Iraqi Businesswomen’s Council this week, where he affirmed the role of Iraqi women in business, investment and Iraq’s overall economic development. |
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 | ||
Baghdad Approves $15m in Aid to Syrian RegionsHumanitarian assistance will include fuel, food and medicine. |
Rudaw![]() |
Thu, Nov 28, 2013 | |
Erbil to Host Major Oil & Gas ConferenceMore than 100 international energy companies and 800 political and diplomatic figures are expected to attend the Kurdistan-Iraq Oil & Gas Conference 2013 next month. |
Rudaw![]() |
Thu, Nov 28, 2013 | |
Iraq Signs $690M Barrier Contract With S.Korea's DaewooIraqi authorities anticipate the barrier will create a transportation corridor between the Middle East and Europe. |
Reuters![]() |
Thu, Nov 28, 2013 | |
Standard Chartered Launches Banking Operations in IraqThe bank lender opened its head office and first branch in Baghdad with plans to be an active participant in the economic growth of Iraq. |
Reuters![]() |
Wed, Nov 27, 2013 | |
Iraq Approves Anbar Infrastructure FundsRehabilitation projects will include energy, water, roads and reconstruction of public service buildings. |
Al-Shorfa![]() |
Wed, Nov 27, 2013 | |
Detroit Firms to Design $600M Oil Tech University in IraqIraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research is in Michigan this week to tour energy-efficient buildings, classrooms and building aesthetics. |
WWJ-TV![]() |
Tue, Nov 26, 2013 | |
Security and Defense Exhibition at Baghdad International Fair: Deadline set for December 15The third session of the exhibition will be held in Baghdad from March 1-4, 2014. Interested companies should submit their request to attend by December 15, 2013. |
Tue, Nov 26, 2013 | ||
The First Baghdad International Theater FestivalThe first Baghdad International Theater Festival welcomed Iraqi, European and MENA plays and performances, signaling cultural expansion in Baghdad. |
Sada Journal![]() |
Tue, Nov 26, 2013 | |
Cultural Diplomacy Boosts Iraqi-Kuwaiti RelationsIraqi Ambassador to Kuwait highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening relations and fostering mutual understanding between Iraq and Kuwait. |
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)![]() |
Tue, Nov 26, 2013 |