Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
By Alexander Southworth, Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). Exploring Tech in Iraq: ‘Hackasuly – Promoting Tech Literacy for a New Generation of Iraqis’ “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. In a country which has seen its fair share of weapon misuse over the last few decades Mandela’s […]
By John Lee. Qatar's Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Mohamed Abdul Wahed Ali al-Hammadi has met with Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr Qusai al-Suhail in Qatar. During the meeting they discussed cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research and ways to support and promote them. (Source: […]
By John Lee. Iraqi President Barham Salih has called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to include the ancient city of Babylon in its World Heritage List. The President made the request at meeting with UNESCO Director Audrey Azoulay in France. They also discussed the provision of job opportunities within UNESCO […]
Euphrates Advisors LLC and AUIS announce establishment of Euphrates Fund Scholarship Euphrates Advisors LLC and American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) announced today the establishment of the Euphrates Fund Scholarship (EFS), a generous grant that will cover the tuition of one University student each year. Euphrates Advisors is an investment firm that manages the Euphrates […]
Staff at BP and the Rumaila Operating Organization (ROO) have raised $17,200 for the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF). According to Julian O'Connell, Rumaila Deputy General Manager and BP Iraq General Manager, this is by far the largest amount they have ever raised with their annual charity fun run. ICF Director Cindy Fogelman expressed the charity's […]
The Iraq Education Cluster Strategy is a consultatively developed document that outlines the Cluster’s approach and operational plan for responding to the current emergency in Iraq. This strategy is intended to guide partners in their implementation of an effective, timely, and quality emergency response. It allows for better communication of the needs of crisis-affected children […]
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2019-2020 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (FTEA) is now open until March 15, 2019. This program will provide Iraqi secondary-school teachers the opportunity to spend six weeks at a host institution in the United States to observe classrooms and […]
In order to strengthen the bidders knowledge of UNDP tendering process/e-tendering and procurement rules and regulations, , UNDP Country Office Iraq is planning to conduct two training workshops for all interested firms/companies as per the following details: Training session - 12 February 2019 – Erbil Training session – 21 February 2019 – Baghdad All interested […]
By John Lee. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow is very interested in increasing trade, economic and investment ties with Iraq. Following a meeting on Wednesday with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim, he said: "In the field of investment, especially in the hydrocarbon sector, there is a very good result. Lukoil, […]
A new UK aid package is to help the Government of Iraq to reinvigorate its economy and rebuild hospitals, schools and other vital infrastructure, allowing Iraqis displaced by conflict to return home and restart their lives, UK Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt announced during a four-day visit to Iraq. The UK is the […]
In December 2017, Iraqi authorities announced that they had completely freed areas previously controlled by the Daesh terrorist organization. Today, Iraq has entered a crucial phase of national reconciliation, stabilization and reconstruction of freed regions. These actions are essential for a lasting victory against terrorism and the return of displaced persons. Humanitarian and stabilization assistance […]
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Maareb has big dreams, but she may never get to realise them. Every day, when her friends attend class in the Iraqi displacement camp they call home, she stays behind. View on YouTube
