News & Announcements

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	Nasdaq Helps Set Up Iraq Erbil Bourse After Qatar Sale Operations will open a gateway for foreign investors in Iraq, with at least 25 companies listing shares on the Erbil exchange by the end of 2014.	BloombergThu, Oct 3, 2013	Sat, Oct 5, 2013
	Prime Minister Al-Maliki calls for greater role of private sector to transform Iraq’s economy The Prime Minister met with Iraqi business leaders and traders from the National Business Council to discuss rebuilding in Iraq.		Thu, Oct 3, 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
	Iraq opens 600 new schools in September As part of a national plan to improve education in the country, Iraq opened 600 new schools last month, with plans for additional schools in the coming months.	Al-ShorfaThu, Sep 26, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
	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
	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
	UNHCR head says international community must share burden of Syrian refugees The UNHCR says host nations need more than an increase in humanitarian aid; they could require financial help, and emergency development assistance for sectors like health, education, housing, water and energy.	United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesMon, Sep 30, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern Iraq Video of Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern Iraq	Regional Security Boosts Archeology in Northern Iraq Improved security and historical richness make Iraq's Kurdistan region a haven for foreign archaeologists.	Voice of AmericaMon, Sep 30, 2013	Wed, Oct 2, 2013
	Hill International Urges Contractors to Come to Iraq The worldwide construction consulting firm headquartered in the United States is encouraging international firms to work in partnership with local Iraqi contractors.	Iraq Business NewsMon, Sep 23, 2013	Thu, Sep 26, 2013
	Foreign Minister Receives Call from Secretary of State Kerry Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari discussed bilateral cooperation between Iraq and the United States regarding to Syria during a phone call he received from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on September 17, 2013.		Mon, Sep 23, 2013
	Peacebuilding Reality Show for Iraqi Youth Gains Pan-Arab Appeal Salam Shabab, filmed by Iraqi producers with the support of the United States Institute of Peace, seeks to empower Iraqi teens with the skills and values needed to become next-generation peacebuilders.	United States Institute of PeaceMon, Sep 16, 2013	Thu, Sep 19, 2013
	Iraq five-year plan will attempt to diversify economy Iraq’s government will focus on five sectors: building and services, agriculture, education, transport and communications, and energy.	ReutersThu, Sep 19, 2013	Thu, Sep 19, 2013
	Iraq to Raise Bank Capital To Address Housing Crisis The governments two banks will run a credit program to help citizens finance private housing projects.	Al-MonitorWed, Sep 18, 2013	Thu, Sep 19, 2013
	Iraq plans 50 water and sewage projects The new projects will be open to foreign contractors and coincide with the Iraqi governments steps to facilitate the issue of visas to businessmen.	ReutersWed, Sep 18, 2013	Wed, Sep 18, 2013
	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.	The Wall Street JournalWed, Sep 11, 2013	Tue, Sep 17, 2013
	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 of rail transport.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaFri, Sep 13, 2013	Mon, Sep 16, 2013
	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 and social clubs, gardens and green landscapes, retail facilities, kids' nurseries and international schools and clinics and many more public amenities.	AMEInfoSun, Sep 15, 2013	Mon, Sep 16, 2013
	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 his recent trip to Baghdad, Ambassador Faily held the Twitter Q & A to discuss Iraq’s role as a critical global partner of the US and a stabilizing force in the Middle East.		Mon, Sep 16, 2013
	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.	NPRSun, Sep 8, 2013	Tue, Sep 10, 2013
	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 also be open to Syrian students.	Al-ShorfaWed, Sep 4, 2013	Tue, Sep 10, 2013