Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) and KBR have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop engineering and technical talent in Iraq. The agreement covers consulting and advisory services for government entities, state-owned enterprises, and private-sector organisations across sectors including energy, infrastructure, utilities, mining, and manufacturing. Areas of collaboration include business […]
By John Lee. Registration is open for the Armath Engineering Makerspace Programme in the Raparin region of Iraqi Kurdistan, targeting children aged 10 to 15. The programme covers robotics, engineering, programming, and technology through hands-on activities, with training sessions held twice weekly to fit around school timetables. Students will learn: Robotics & Programming Build and […]
By Padraig O''Hannelly. A French-based Iraqi engineer has launched an interactive educational platform built on the official Iraqi curriculum. ManarWay offers an AI tutor, 3D virtual labs, and on-the-spot practice correction, and is designed to run on a student's smartphone without additional hardware. Key features of the platform include: Curriculum alignment: built on the official […]
From the American University of Kurdistan (AUK). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Male Residence Facility (MRF) at the American University of Kurdistan (AUK) has achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system, earning a […]
By John Lee. Iraq and Jordan have signed nine memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and executive programmes covering a range of sectors. The signing ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and his Jordanian counterpart. The agreements cover: Competition policy and anti-monopoly cooperation Environmental protection Higher education and scientific research (2026-2031) Consumer protection Documents […]
By Padraig O'Hannelly. A Canadian-based Iraqi doctor has launched an agentic learning management system for healthcare education. Dr Fady Hannah-Shmouni (MD, FRCPC), an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, founded Perceptors AI together with Dr Omar Saleem and the GCLS AI Lab at the Geneva College of Longevity Science. He told Iraq Business […]
From the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq: Building risk-informed, inclusive and resilient enterprises for sustainable recovery and local economic development Background Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central […]
By John Lee. Five One Labs (51 Labs) has published its annual report for 2025, its final full year of operations in Iraq. The report outlines a final year of pilot programmes before the closure, with initiatives spanning Kurdish-language incubation, climate resilience, digital skills and social entrepreneurship. In 2025, the organisation identified several trends shaping […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held a virtual meeting with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to discuss organising a workshop on building inclusive and risk-informed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq, as part of efforts to support sustainable recovery and local economic development. According to the Ministry of Planning, the workshop […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) and Zain Iraq have launched a six-month training partnership focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and its practical applications, aimed at embedding AI use within the CMC and developing staff capabilities. According to the CMC, the programme is being delivered in collaboration with Irada Foundation and Kapita […]
By John Lee. A career guidance and counselling campaign has been launched for around 750 university students and jobseekers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The initiative is being delivered by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, career development centres (CDCs), the Kurdistan Workers Unions Federation, […]
Registration is now open for the Iraqi Children Foundation's (ICF) annual "In Their Shoes" 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax, Virginia. Participants can also join virtually from anywhere in the world, making it easy for supporters across the country and around the globe to take part: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/FairfaxStation/ICFGLOBALINTHEIRSHOES5K […]
