News & Announcements
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Iraq parliament supports Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project$18 billion pipeline will help Iraq increase its oil exports across the world. |
ZawyaSun, May 18, 2014 | Wed, May 21, 2014 | |
New Baghdad housing project to serve widows, orphansThe Iraqi Ministry of Construction and Housing laid the foundation stone for a new housing compound in Baghdad's al-Nahrawan district. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaFri, May 16, 2014 | Wed, May 21, 2014 | |
Iraq forms panel to protect natural heritage sitesThe committee will work to further the goals set out in the National Strategy for the Protection of the Environment for 2014-2017. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, May 15, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
GOI launches project to loan 80 billion Iraqi dinars to farmersThe loan will allow for farmers to acquire agricultural equipment and seeds for digging canals and water wells. |
Al-ShorfaFri, May 16, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Baghdad-Basra railway line enters into serviceThe passenger and cargo railway passes through various cities. |
Al-ShorfaMon, May 19, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Iraq’s energy sector brings jobs and prosperityA new national energy strategy is the result of closely coordinated efforts between key Iraqi ministries and calls for investments in oil infrastructure and development of the electrical grid. |
The World BankTue, May 6, 2014 | Wed, May 14, 2014 | |
Society of Petroleum Engineers Basra meeting a successMore than 180 attendees from 50 regional and international companies attended the conference to share knowledge and discuss opportunities. |
ZawyaMon, May 5, 2014 | Wed, May 14, 2014 | |
Interview: Election Was 'Entirely Iraqi-Owned Process'Nikolay Mladenov said Iraqis “deserve a lot of credit for a very professional manner in which they approached the organization of the election." |
Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyWed, May 7, 2014 | Wed, May 7, 2014 | |
Iraq Awards 2 Deals Worth Nearly $1B for OilfieldBritian-based Petrofac Ltd. and China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp. were approved for management, engineering, procurement and construction work at Iraq’s largest oil field. |
Associated PressWed, May 7, 2014 | Wed, May 7, 2014 | |
Iraqi Ministry of Health Announces Plan to Build Cancer Hospital in BaghdadThe hospital will be one of the ministry’s key projects for 2014 and will bolster Iraq’s ability to treat patients. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, Apr 29, 2014 | Tue, May 6, 2014 | |
Iraqis praise smooth balloting processCitizens described elections as a historic day and were proud to exercise the democratic right to vote for a better future. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, May 6, 2014 | Tue, May 6, 2014 | |
Iraq exports 2.509 million b/d crude in April, all from south: ministry figuresIraq set a new post-war record in April for exports through its southern terminals, surpassing the previous 2 million b/d record established in February 2013. |
Platts, McGraw Hill FinancialMon, May 5, 2014 | Tue, May 6, 2014 | |
Muslim Women's Association DC Hosts International BazaarThe Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC hosted an International Bazaar on Saturday, May 10 featuring exotic foods and handcrafts, rugs and more, from Islamic countries. |
Mon, May 5, 2014 | ||
Ambassador Faily Runs as Distinguished Guest at Iraqi Children Foundation "IN THEIR SHOES" 5K RunParticipants ran to benefit desperately poor Iraqi orphans and street children after years of war. |
Mon, May 5, 2014 | ||
Statement by President Obama on Elections in IraqPresident Obama: "The United States will continue to stand with the Iraqi people as partners in their pursuit of a peaceful, unified and prosperous future." |
The White HouseThu, May 1, 2014 | Fri, May 2, 2014 | |
Upcoming national elections ‘important milestone’ for Iraq, Ban says ahead of pollsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the importance of Wednesday’s national elections for peace and stability in Iraq and called for creating the necessary conditions to enable all citizens to participate in the polls. |
UN News CentreTue, Apr 29, 2014 | Tue, Apr 29, 2014 | |
Iraqis in the United States cast their ballotsIraqis living in the United States cast their ballots in seven states to elect their representatives in the Iraqi parliament. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Independent High Electoral Commission, Mr. Mukdad al Sharify confirmed on April 27, 2014 that the UNHCR offices oversees opened 103 polling stations around the world to allow Iraqis living abroad to vote. |
Mon, Apr 28, 2014 | ||
U.S. voters cast votes in Iraq election: 'It's amazing'Iraqi voters living in the United States say it is important for them to show up and have a say who is governing their home country. |
Chicago TribuneSun, Apr 27, 2014 | Mon, Apr 28, 2014 | |
Iraq, UN work to strengthen Iraqi judicial authorityThrough the partnership, the Iraqi legal system continues to develop and reach a state where transparency, integrity, and principles of justice can grow. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 17, 2014 | Tue, Apr 22, 2014 | |
Baghdad exhibit celebrates 100 women artistsThe third annual exhibit represented a success not only for the women artists, but also the triumph of beauty and art over the violence and darkness of terrorism. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 17, 2014 | Tue, Apr 22, 2014 |