Speech by British Ambassador, Michael Aron at the Kurdistan-Iraq: Oil & Gas Conference Mr Chairman, Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to speak at Kurdistan-Iraq Oil & Gas 2011. The timing could hardly be better.. as the country with greatest potential for increasing conventional oil production in the medium term, the […]
The number of Iraqi students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education in the 2010-11 academic year increased from 423 to 616 students, a 45.6 percent increase compared to the previous year. This represents the largest annual increase and the most Iraqi students studying at U.S. universities since the late 1980s. Iraq and the United […]
Dear all, the wait is finally over and we can 100% confirm the launch of the Walk for Iraq “Empowering the Widows of Mesopotamia” Charity Cruise Event. We are celebrating our successful 23km walk that took place on 10th September 2011 by 53 dedicated, young individuals and this event is too help us all meet […]
Business is flourishing for some of Iraq’s strawberry farmers thanks to higher-yield varieties and new growing techniques provided by the U.S. government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The success of this program is an example of U.S.-Iraqi cooperation, under the auspices of the Strategic Framework Agreement, to support domestic agricultural production […]
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Nides' Statement at the 38th Baghdad International Trade Fair
Aberdeen companies looking to the Iraq energy sector for business opportunities are invited to sign up for a free seminar hosted by the City Council. The Opportunity Iraq Seminar on Thursday, 17 November will be hosted by the council's International Trade and Investment team and will be led by Iraq market experts, Upper Quartile. Speakers […]
The British Iraqi Friendship Society are celebrating their third annual Gala Dinner and charity auction on Thursday 24th November. The dinner is to be held in the Palace Suite at The Royal Garden Hotel. The event will commence from 7:00 for 7:30pm. Cost per head will be £120 inc VAT. Tables of 10-12 are available. […]
The Middle East Association, supported by the National Investment Commission of Iraq, UK Trade & Investment and Allurentis, is pleased to announce the 2011 Iraq Trade and Investment Conference, “Iraq: Untapped Opportunities”. This event is kindly sponsored by Parsons Brinckerhoff, Shell and Mott MacDonald, and will take place at London’s Dorchester Hotel on 22nd November. […]
Karim Sinjari, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Interior Minister, yesterday met Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, who offered Scotland's cooperation in a wide range of fields and discussed ways to strengthen relations among the peoples of both nations. Minister Sinjari separately met Kenny MacAskill, Scotland's Justice Secretary, and visited the Scottish Police College. The meetings were […]
President Barzani today received Mrs Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment to discuss opportunities for business and trade cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Northern Ireland. Minister Foster who is heading a business delegation from Northern Ireland said she and her business delegation are very pleased with their visit to Erbil, […]
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has announced that it is now accepting applications for U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs focused on developing leadership skills. The programs provide Iraqi students and professionals with the opportunity to travel to the United States to exchange ideas and build linkages with their American colleagues. These programs work to support the […]
The largest ever trade mission from the UK to the Kurdistan Region is taking place from 23 -28 October, focusing on the Erbil International Trade Fair. It is coordinated and led by the Middle East Association together with UK Trade & Investment and Invest Northern Ireland. The delegation is being accompanied by Meg Munn MP […]
