By John Lee. Iraq and Iran are to launch a fund to finance joint ventures between the two countries. In his closing remarks to the Iran-Iraq Economic Conference on Wednesday, Iran's Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said "The proposal to establish a joint venture fund to support the private sector of the two countries was […]
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Rehabilitation of Secondary School in Sinjar
By Editor on 28th December 2020 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Iraq Education and Training News
By John Lee. Mashareea Al-Taqa Company for Contracting and General Trading Ltd has won a contract with the United Nations Secretariat for the rehabilitation of a secondary school in Dokory/Rawabi, Sinjar. The contract is valued at $49,682. (Source: UNGM)
Weir to Deliver OPITO-Accredited Quals in Iraq
Weir Oil and Gas Approved to Deliver OPITO - Accredited Qualifications in Iraq Weir Oil & Gas has successfully achieved accreditation from OPITO, the global skills organization for the energy industry, to provide occupational training qualifications from the Weir Oil & Gas Centre of Manufacturing and Engineering Excellence in Southern Iraq. Weir Oil & Gas […]
Mosul Museum Reopens
By Joe Snell for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Scarred but still standing, Mosul museum reopens at last Ninevah's renowned cultural heritage museum, known for the Islamic State's disastrous attack on its treasures, has finally reopened to the […]
Iraqi Govt authorises 4 Private Colleges
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. Following discussions, the Cabinet agreed to authorise the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to grant licences to new private colleges in Baghdad, Anbar, Basra and Al-Muthanna provinces. (Source: Govt of Iraq)
New Zealand helping to Protect Children in Iraq
UNICEF and New Zealand partner to protect and support children and young people in Iraq UNICEF has welcomed a boost of new funds amounting to USD 1.3 million dollars from the New Zealand Government in support of its Country Programme in Iraq. With this generous funding from New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, […]
Germany supporting Vulnerable Children in Iraq
UNICEF receives 26 million from Germany to support national systems and ensure vulnerable children in Iraq receive quality basic and social protection services in Iraq The German Government, through its Development Bank, the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), has contributed 26 million Euros to UNICEF in order to help the agency in its ongoing efforts to […]
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Iraqi Woman Sets Record, Calls Attention To Iraqi Children
Mais Abousy Sets Record as First Woman to Do Indoor Iron Distance Race, Calls Attention To Iraqi Children Iraqi-American lawyer, Mais Abousy, set a record on Saturday, November 7, 2020, as the first known woman in the world to complete an indoor Iron Distance Race, using the feat to raise awareness of Iraq's orphans and […]
China to help Build 1,000 New Schools in Iraq
By Editor on 24th November 2020 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Iraq Education and Training News
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met on Sunday with the Supreme Committee for Building Schools in Iraq. During the meeting, they discussed the launch of a project to build 7,000 new school buildings across the country. The first phase of the project will be the construction of 1,000 new schools following a […]
BISI and Friends of Basrah Museum to Merge
By John Lee. The British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) and the Friends of Basrah Museum (FOBM) have announced that they are to merge. This follows the successful culmination of a decade-long project, championed by FOBM, to open a new museum in Basra to celebrate and conserve the heritage of southern Iraq. Under […]
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Calls for Expression of Interest: Training on GBV Reporting
Calls for expression of interest: training on GBV reporting during health crises The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq will conduct in collaboration with UNFPA Syria Hub a training session for Arab-speaking journalists in Iraq on GBV reporting during health crises: COVID-19. This training aims to provide participants with advanced skills in covering gender-based […]
Tags: coronavirus, covid19, featured, journalism, mn, Sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Why you should come to IBBC Conference: Opportunity in Adversity
By Editor on 10th November 2020 in Investment, Iraq Banking & Finance News, Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Politics, Security
Why you should come to the IBBC Conference in Dubai, entitled 'Opportunity in Adversity' On 19th November the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is holding its Autumn conference in person at the Address hotel Dubai Marina. Some would say it's a brave decision, considering COVID, but others are keen to take up the challenge and […]