Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
From UNICEF: UNICEF in Iraq and Ministry of Youth and Sports Launch Platforms to Empower Youth to Combat Climate Change On International Youth Day, UNICEF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports launch a series of new innovative platforms designed to empower Iraqi youth and address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. These pioneering […]
UNICEF, funded by Daewoo E&C, to provide early childhood education support to 750 children from disadvantaged areas of Basra UNICEF has signed a partnership with Daewoo E&C to provide 750 young children with access to early childhood education (ECE) services in disadvantaged areas in Basra Governorate. Co-led by the Basra Directorate of Education, this partnership […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): The Sardar Group, led by Mr Sardar Al Bebany, have developed a ground-breaking training and development initiative partnership with the AMAR Foundation to provide business skills, English language, and IT training to Yazidi choir IDPs. (IDP's are Internally Displaced People in a country- such as the Yazidis). The […]
By John Lee. A press release from the World Bank highlights the need for more schools to be built in Iraq. In their report -- Iraq: New schools and improved learning bring hope to the poorest children, but more is needed -- Jaime Saavedra and Elisabeth Sedmik argue that more than 8,000 schools need to […]
By John Lee. Etisalat Academy has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EarthLink for the development of a comprehensive training programme in Iraq focused on Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) FTTH network systems. The MoU was signed by Muammar Nasir AlRukhaimi, CEO of Etisalat Services Holding, and Dr Alaa Jasim, CEO of EarthLink […]
By John Lee. UK-based consulting and engineering company Wood has announced that it is investing in the growth and development of its national workforce in Iraq, with plans to recruit more than 200 new employees to support new contracts. As part of this the company will welcome 25 new graduates reinforcing its ongoing commitment to […]
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By John Lee. UK-based 3t Energy Group (3t) has announced a new agreement that sees Horizon OilWell Academy operate as the Group's agent in Iraq. According to a press release, this agreement will see Horizon OilWell Academy adopt three of the Group's portfolio of businesses, including the provision of Drilling Systems' fully immersive simulator products, […]
You are invited to join the IBBC Tech Forum Live. Free to attend! 16th June, starting from 2:30pm BST 'The Digital Transformation of Iraq'
By John Lee. The Jordanian Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) and the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have reportedly signed a cooperation agreement to accredit medical colleges in Iraq. According to Petra News Agency, the agreement was signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Thafer Assaraira, and […]
Hackasuly, the Sulaymaniya-based hackathon, is returning. From 22nd to 24th June, the event will be part of the city's Bit Festival. It aims to bring the coding community together over a weekend to work in teams and turn their ideas into technological solutions. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Software Engineering AI and Data […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has opened the largest and most advanced oil training center in Basra, in collaboration with the Japanese company JGC. Hamed Younis, the Deputy Minister of Oil for Refining Affairs, emphasized the ministry's strong focus on training, qualifying, and developing the skills of workers in the oil sector. He […]
