Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
By John Lee. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) has announced additional funding of $9 million for its Multi-Year Resilience Programme in Iraq. The programme started in 2021, and is delivered by Save the Children. Full statement from ECW: Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today [2nd October 2024] a US$9 million cost extension for its highly successful […]
By John Lee. The World Bank has recently published the National Education Strategy for Iraq 2022-2031 or also referred to as Iraq National Education Strategy (INES). Although issued in September 2024, the report covers the period from 2022 to 2031. According to a press release, the new document reflects on current challenges and presents a […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq sees rapid growth in private universities amid concerns over quality and accountability The number of private universities and colleges in Iraq has surged dramatically, with three new institutions opening annually, according to the […]
Second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership launched in Iraq The Government of Iraq officially launched yesterday the second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership in Iraq, an initiative spearheaded and funded by the Government of the Netherlands. This four-year initiative, with a total investment of USD 46 million, aims to provide comprehensive crticial support to refugees, […]
By John Lee. IDS International LLC, based in Arlington, Virginia, has awarded an $8,575,534 hybrid (cost-no-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract to support tactical training in Iraq. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Camp Taji, Iraq, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2025. Fiscal 2024 Foreign Military […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): British International University in Iraq Opens New Campus in Erbil The new British International University in Iraq, a project between IBBC members London University, GEMS, and CISQ, was officially opened by the Prime Minister of the KRG, Mr. Masrour Barzani, on Saturday, 7th September. The event was attended […]
By John Lee. The Arab Institute for Oil and Schlumberger (SLB) have signed a cooperation agreement at the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, focusing on training and development for the sector's workforce. Bassem Mohammed Khudair, the Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs, stated that this memorandum aligns with the ministry's strategy to enhance technical and engineering skills. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Committee for Artificial Intelligence (AI) held its first meeting on Wednesday, during which the Iraqi National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence was reviewed. The meeting, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, reviewed key projects and applications supported by the government, including AI integration into education and smart applications across various […]
The Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF) is pleased to announce five distinguished individuals to headline the 5K as "Honorary Co-Chairs". ICF is grateful to each one in the ways they have lent their voice and support to the cause of Iraq's orphans and most vulnerable kids: His Excellency Nazar Al Khirullah, Ambassador of the Republic of […]
The UK's Chevening Scholarships programme is open for applications until 5th November 2024, at 12:00 (GMT). Chevening is the UK government's international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, it offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master's degree course. Successful Chevening […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul Ghani, has opened a new road in the Abu Sakhir area and a high school in the Al-Zubair district of Basra Province. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday and was attended by the Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Education, Dr. Ibrahim Namis Al-Jubouri, has signed a comprehensive agreement to enhance modern English language programs in Iraq. This initiative aims to build the capacities of educational and teaching staff through intensive training in collaboration with the British Council. The signing ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister for […]
