Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
From the Atlantic Council: The Atlantic Council announced that Victoria J. Taylor, former deputy assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran, will be the new director of the Iraq Initiative within its Middle East Programs. Taylor brings a distinguished background as a national security leader with over two decades of experience in the Middle […]
By John Lee. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have published the key finding of an impact assessment of its Refugee Education Integration Policy (REIP) in Iraq. It concludes: The progressive decrease in funding over recent years - continuing into 2025 - poses a challenge for humanitarian organizations to continue to substantially support the REIP […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has issued a summary of its operations in Iraq from 1st January to 30th June 2025: Removed 7,401 explosive remnants of war (ERW), and 399 improvised explosive devices (IED) in Ninewa governorate. Conducted 14 clearance tasks enabling rehabilitation and resumption of livelihood activities, and humanitarian actors to move […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has laid the foundation stone for the new Al-Ibdaa "Creativity School" in the Al-Burjesia area of Basra province. The initiative is part of the Ministry's social benefits programme aimed at supporting the education sector, in cooperation with Eni and the Zubair oil field. Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul […]
By Dr. Saad Mohsen Naji - Expert in Digital Economy | Vice President and Secretary General of Jordan's Iraqi Business Council. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Risks of Transitioning to AI-Powered Digital Administration: Iraq Between Aspiration and Reality In the […]
By John Lee. On 12 July 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) welcomed 524 young participants from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon to the Japan-funded "RISE LAB: Igniting Youth Potential through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Resilience" training programme. Designed as a multi-phase approach, this programme aims to empower motivated entrepreneurs and leaders, both men and […]
By John Lee. Gaith Al-Meshreq has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Renovation and Supply of Equipment and Furniture for Vocational Training Center, Kirkuk Governorate." Contract value is stated as $190,761.37. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (KHRW) has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Technical and on-the-job solar system training to the University of Kirkuk's students in Kirkuk city." Contract value is stated as $352,976.41. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Netaj -- a Baghdad-based innovation firm that offers venture support, strategic consulting, and capability-building for entrepreneurs and institutions -- has announced the official launch of Nawat, which it describes as the country's first-ever Venture Capital (VC) Studio. According to a press release, Nawat is designed to identify, support, and invest in high-potential […]
By John Lee. The QS World University Rankings has listed 10 Iraqi universities in its 2026 (sic) ranking. Highest rated was the University of Baghdad, which was ranked in the range 741-750th worldwide. Next came Al Nahrain University in Baghdad, ranked in the range 951-1000. Two Iraqi universities -- Mustansiriyah University (Baghdad) and the University of […]
By John Lee. The Erbil branch of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) held a training workshop on "National and Sectoral Risk Assessment Procedures" in collaboration with the CBI's Banking Studies Centre and the Office of the Compliance Monitor. The event brought together representatives from private banks, non-banking financial institutions, and electronic payment companies operating […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced that Basra-based Al Marafaa has joined IBBC as a member. According to a statement, the company specialises in delivering advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions tailored to the unique needs of the international oil and gas industry in Basra, Iraq. It says leading […]
