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Chevening Scholarships open for Applications

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 […]

Oil Minister Opens New Road and High School in Basra

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, […]

British Council to Help Enhance English Language Programs in Iraq

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 […]

Iraq-focussed EdTech start-up raises $500k

By John Lee. Iraq-focussed Finnish EdTech start-up Corrsy has announced the successful closure of its pre-seed investment round, raising $500,000. According to a press release from the company, "this significant milestone marks the beginning of an exciting journey to transform education in the MENA region through groundbreaking learning experiences." The investment round was led by […]

Next Generation Iraq: Understanding Youth Perspectives

By John Lee. The British Council has published a landmark study examining the experiences, perceptions and attitudes of 1,268 Iraqi young people aged between 18 and 30. Next Generation Iraq is part of the British Council's Next Generation research programme, aimed at understanding youth perspectives and informing policy and programming to better address their needs. […]

Iraq's Ministry of Trade Hosts AI Workshop

By John Lee. The Private Sector Development Department of Iraq's Ministry of Trade has organised an awareness workshop on artificial intelligence (AI), with participation from employees across the Ministry's departments and companies. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, the department's Director General, Ibtihal Hashim, stated that the workshop covered the basics of […]

Imperial College London signs Agreement with Iraq

By John Lee. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has signed an executive agreement with Imperial College London to advance medical education and training. According to the Ministry, the agreement encompasses various elements, including a fellowship program in the United Kingdom, a master's program in the clinical field, curricula development, innovative learning processes, […]

Qatar to support Youth Development in Kurdistan Region

By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Foundation, aimed at supporting and enhancing youth skills and training. The agreement was signed at an event to mark the graduation of 4,200 young participants from the inaugural training course in the Kurdistan Region. During the ceremony, […]

UN in Iraq publishes Annual Results Report 2023

By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) in Iraq has published its Annual Results Report 2023. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, composed of 23 UN Agencies, Funds and Specialized Programmes, is dedicated to supporting Iraq's journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by the principle of Leaving No One Behind, […]