Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a new academic protocol with the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. The protocol aims to expand mutual scholarship opportunities under the Study in Iraq initiative, while fostering joint educational and research programmes that address pressing water challenges. It also includes cooperation between IHE Delft and Iraqi universities and […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Governments of Sweden and Italy and in coordination with Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has officially inaugurated the restored Agricultural Technical Institute in Nimrud, located in the Ninewa Plains. Severely damaged during years of conflict, the Institute has been […]
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By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has said that internet services throughout the country were cut off for two hours on Monday during the general exams for middle school students. It said the cut, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., was "based on higher directives and at the request of the Ministry of Education." […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Centre for Oil Services, a strategic partnership between Basra Oil Company (BOC), the Arab Well Logging and Oil Services Company (AWLCO), and Gilgamesh Oil Services, has been inaugurated by Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani. Speaking at the event, he highlighted the centre as a milestone in Iraq's oil industry, […]
By John Lee. The UN's latest Human Development Report ranks Iraq in 126th place (jointly with Eswatini) out of 170 countries, based on data from 2023: Human Development Index (HDI) Global Rank: Joint-126th HDI Score: 0.695 Category: Medium Human Development Inequality-adjusted HDI (IHDI): 0.534 HDI Loss due to Inequality: 23.2% Health & Income Life Expectancy […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the Talent Scholarship Program for the academic year 2025/2026 at advanced international universities. Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi emphasized that the Ministry has taken steps to secure the necessary financial requirements and communicate with foreign universities. According to a statement, he directed […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced the launch of the country's first university-based virtual banking project, with the initial phase set to start at Al-Muthanna University. The project was unveiled during the university's comprehensive exhibition, held alongside the 2nd Scientific Conference on "Artificial Intelligence and Labour Market Requirements," organised by […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, met with Japan's Ambassador to Iraq, Akira Endo, at the Ministry's headquarters on 25th March to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for a Japanese grant project provided by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American University on Monday to enhance cooperation in training and education. According to Bassem Mohammed Khudair, Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs, the agreement will support the Ministry's strategy for developing technical, engineering, and administrative personnel to ensure optimal management of […]
By John Lee. The first Iraqi cohort to complete the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board's International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) have been presented with their certificates. The 15 learners completed the IHSP Foundation course as part of a five-month pilot construction training programme at Basra Technical Training Centre (BTTC), developed by Wood Al Majal […]
The Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has installed solar power systems in 81 schools across the governorates of Erbil, Slemani, Duhok, Halabja and Kirkuk. Saman Siwayli, spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the initiative aims to ensure schools have uninterrupted 24-hour electricity, eliminating reliance on power generators. To further expand the […]
