Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
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 […]
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)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
By John Lee. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings has listed 79 Iraqi universites, ranking two of them in the range 1,001-1,200 worldwide, 3 in the range 1,201-1,500, and a further 16 in the category 1,501+. The remaining 58 universities were listed with 'recorder' status, meaning that they submitted data but did not meet […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a series of initiatives aimed at increasing the number of high-quality date palms and enhancing date production. Dr. Hadi Hashem al-Yasiri, Director General of the Horticulture Department, announced the establishment of genetic banks to propagate large numbers of superior saplings. The initiative includes tissue culture projects […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has introduced eight new public transport routes in Baghdad, aimed at serving students at Al-Bayan University. The initiative, launched by Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, aligns with the start of the academic year and includes routes covering key areas of the capital. Line 1 (Adan Square - Al-Bayan […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning has held a workshop on nanotechnology, highlighting its potential as one of the most advanced scientific and technological developments in recent years. Presentations covered various aspects, including a report by Engineer Ahmed Farouk of the Ministry of Construction, emphasizing Iraq's need for nanotechnology research centers to keep […]
