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