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University of Manchester archaeologists have started the excavation of an enormous building complex in Iraq, thought to be around 4,000 years old. The team, directed by Professor Stuart Campbell and Dr Jane Moon, both from Manchester, and independent archaeologist Robert Killick, first spotted the amazing structure – thought to be an administrative complex serving one […]
From Iran’s PressTV. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Kurdistan Region's Higher Education Ministry has linked over one hundred and fifty fake certificates to university students since October. Local media now claim that an adviser to Kurdistan's prime minister paid over […]
The Sulaymaniyah Museum inaugurated a first section of its renovated exhibition halls displaying part of its rare and precious collection of historical objects embedded with ancient scripts. The "In Writing" exhibition comes as a new milestone in the modernization project of the museum, which was initiated in 2010 with the technical support of UNESCO. The […]
LUKOIL has begun supplying computers and other equipment for schools of Madeina and Izzaldin-Salim municipalities under the social program of West Qurna-2 project. The program aims at developing facilities of educational, medical and sports institutions in the districts bordering on the contract area. This work is based on agreements concluded with the administrations of Madeina, […]
By John Lee. An online, student-run producer and broadcaster of live interactive TV and documentaries, first established at UK's Warwick University in 2011, has been introduced to the University of Kurdistan-Hewler in Iraq. UKH SIBE held its introduction event recently and received a warm welcome with just under 400 students, around 40 percent of the student […]
By Madeleine White, educationalist, writer and Head of Strategic Partnerships, Whizz Education. Last month saw the US Ambassador Fund offering grants from $200k to £2 million in order to find “creative and effective approaches to promote reconciliation and stability in Iraq and to improve the institutional capacity”. Other events include next month’s signing of a five year […]
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office introduced its innovative “Trace Effects” English language teaching tool to Iraqi educators during a March 9 seminar in downtown Baghdad. Trace Effects is a groundbreaking, 3-D, immersive video game designed by the Department of State for young English language learners. Trace Effects is offered free of charge, both online […]
By Saleh Elias. This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. An old Mosul mechanic is shocking locals by restoring scrapped, vintage cars and making lots of money. The aging mechanic even talks to the vehicles to […]
On March 2, 2013, the U.S. Embassy with implementing partner Iraqi Green Peace Organization (IGPO) celebrated the graduation of 48 English Access Microscholarship Program scholarship recipients. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Douglas Silliman and Mr. Samir Al‑Badrawi, Director of IGPO, congratulated the graduates and presented their certificates of completion. Dr. Mahdiya Abed Hasan, Baghdad Council […]
The United States Mission in Iraq is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2014-2016 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. This prestigious and competitive scholarship program allows outstanding students worldwide to obtain master’s degrees at U.S. universities to further their academic and professional careers as well as to promote international cultural understanding. […]
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hosted the “Victories from Iraq” bazaar on February 16, 2013, featuring the work of Iraqi artists who have benefitted from U.S. Government-funded skills and business training programs. Since 2007, the U.S. State Department has provided over $53 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to implement livelihood projects for […]
The British Consulate General in Kurdistan region launched the Second British Film Festival yesterday, in Erbil. There was a strong turnout, including the President's brother Sidad Barzani, the Erbil Governor, and several KRG Ministers and top officials, as well as senior business and civil society figures. Hugh Evans, British Consul-General in Erbil, and festival co-founder […]
