Archive | Iraq Education and Training News

Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.

Kapita Research and Iraq Business News Announce Strategic Partnership

Kapita Research, Iraq Business News Announce Strategic Partnership New MOU expands access to high-quality, data-driven market intelligence on Iraq Kapita Research and Iraq Business News (IBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise a strategic collaboration aimed at broadening access to high-quality, data-driven business and market intelligence on Iraq. The partnership brings together […]

Baghdad Game Lab partners with HP to Advance Digital Skills

By John Lee. Baghdad Game Lab has announced a new association with HP to support the growth of gaming, esports, and digital skills in Iraq through the HP Gaming Garage programme. The collaboration aims to expand access to future-ready skills as Iraq's youth population continues to grow and the country's creative and technology sectors gain […]

Baims Acquires MedMasters, Enters Iraqi Education Market

By John Lee. Baims, a MENA-based education technology group, has acquired MedMasters, an Iraq-based online medical education platform, marking its second strategic acquisition and its entry into the Iraqi market. The transaction expands Baims' regional footprint and strengthens its position in digital higher education across the Middle East. Founded by Dr. Abdulazeez Salam and Dr. […]

University Robotics and AI Championship Launched

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the National University Championship for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications, with participation from public and private Iraqi universities. Dr Haider Abdul Dhahad, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, said modern education environments depend on advanced tools and software that support knowledge production. […]

eYouth Launches Digital Skills Platform in Iraq

By John Lee. eYouth, an Egyptian edtech company, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Majal Group to launch eYouth Iraq, described as the first Arabic-language digital education platform dedicated to workforce skills development in Iraq. The platform is intended to support workforce readiness by delivering market-driven training programmes aligned with local labour market needs. […]

UK Firm to Support Research and Innovation in Iraq

By John Lee. UK-based Clarivate Plc has signed a multi-year agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to support the country's national research and innovation objectives. Under the agreement, Clarivate will provide strategic guidance, data and analytics, and skills development aimed at aligning institutional research outputs with national priorities and strengthening long-term research […]

Preparations begin for Atomic Energy Conference in Baghdad

By John Lee. Preparatory scientific work has begun in Baghdad for the 17th Arab Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, scheduled to be held in Iraq in 2026. The scientific preparatory committee has started its meetings in cooperation between the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) and the Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA). The […]

Iraq Opens Digital Library

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' al-Sudani inaugurated the Iraqi Digital Library project in Baghdad on Saturday, 20th December. The library will offer a fully integrated digital system to preserve Iraq's intellectual, scientific, cultural, literary, and media works for researchers and scholars. The project is Iraq's first digital library, the seventh of its kind […]

ILO Awards Contract to Al Aliaa Travel

By John Lee. Al Aliaa for Travel and Tourism Company has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to: "Support the conducting of Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Financial Education (FE) Training of entrepreneurs in Dohuk, Sulaymaniyah, Erbil and Ninwa Governorates. 14 September-19 October 2025." The contract value was not disclosed. […]

National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Launches the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People 2026-2030 On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Iraq launched the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for […]

Launch Your Career in Logistics: Professional Certification Now Open in Iraq

Launch Your Career in Logistics Professional International Certification Now Open in Iraq Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics and supply chain career? For the first time, Iraq's aspiring logistics professionals can access world-class training without leaving the country. The University of Sulaimani, in partnership with the globally recognized Chartered Institute […]