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Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
IBBC Education Conference to address Iraq's Higher Education Strategy
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC education conference to address Iraq's higher education strategy in skills and training. Education is becoming a significant topic in Iraq as the economy diversifies and expands, the country modernises and raises its economic ambitions and realises the potential of its growing youth population. Demography is driving the […]
UN announces $1.3m Contract for Education MIS in Iraq
By John Lee. iMMAP Inc., a US-based nonprofit organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations, has won a contract with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for "Operating, Maintaining, Training, and Further Development of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for the Ministry of Education under 'Equitable Quality […]
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Italian Uni to establish Degree Program in Conservation in Mosul
By John Lee. Italy's Università degli Studi di Firenze (University of Florence, UNIFI) has won a contract with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for a "partnership to establish a minor degree program in conservation and heritage preservation at Northern Technical University in Mosul." Contract value is stated as $202,057.20. The partnership […]
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Russia offers Scholarships to Iraqis
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced 260 scholarships provided by the Russian Federation for the 2025/2026 academic year. The scholarships cover a range of disciplines for undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels, available to both employees and non-employees. Applications are open until Sunday, December 15, 2024, with specific […]
UNOPS Awards Capacity Building Contract in Anbar & Ninewa
By John Lee. University House For Consulation And Studies (UniHouse) has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Capacity Building of Beneficiaries, NGOs & Private Sector staff and the Public Sector staff members in Anbar & Ninewa Governorates." Contract value is stated as $129,491. (Source: UNGM)
Tags: Anbar, featured, Ninewa, UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), UniHouse, University House For Consulation And Studies (UniHouse)
Iraq to Train 100 Digital Leaders in AI
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired the second meeting of Iraq's Higher Committee for Artificial Intelligence [Supreme Committee for Artificial Intelligence] on Sunday. In contrast to the inaugural meeting of this committee in August, nearly all of the attendees were equipped with a computer. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's […]
Dutch Firms Express Interest in Iraq's Transport, Port Development
By John Lee. Iraq's Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Planning, Ambassador Dr. Hisham Al Alawi, received the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Iraq, Ms. Janet Alberda, on 27th October to discuss a number of issues of common concern between the two countries. From a business perspective, the main points of the meeting between […]
ILO to support Youth Start-Ups in Iraq
By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Iraq's Higher Council for Youth launched a national program to equip Iraqi youth with skills in the green economy, career guidance, and decent work practices. The program includes ILO's "Start and Improve Your Business" (SIYB) initiative to help youth start and scale sustainable businesses. Trainer performance […]
Tags: Entrepreneurship, featured, International Labour Organization (ILO), start-ups, United Nations (UN), Youth
ICF's Annual 5K Benefits Iraq's Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Celebrating ICF's 12th Annual IN THEIR SHOES 5K to Benefit Iraq's Orphans and Vulnerable Children On Saturday, September 28, 2024, hundreds in Washington, DC and around the world joined the Iraqi Children Foundation's 12th annual run/walk to benefit Iraq's most vulnerable children, including orphans, street kids, child laborers, disabled children, and child victims of trafficking. […]
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New Infrastructure Projects for Diyala
By John Lee. On a visit to Diyala governorate on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani announced a series of new projects: Construction of 99 schools across Diyala, funded by the Iraq Development Fund. Al-Muqdadiya District Sewerage Project, valued at 56.6 billion dinars. Central District of Balad Ruz Sewerage Project, valued at 45.4 billion dinars. […]
Iraq: Expanding Opportunities at the IBBC Conference
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq is making a significant comeback, presenting the private sector with an increasing array of opportunities to invest and contribute to its ongoing development. The Sudani government has not only introduced stability and reforms but is also investing in a wide range of infrastructure projects that promise growth […]