UN Expands Cash-for-Work Programme in Iraq
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is targeting unemployment in some of the areas most affected by violence and insecurity in Iraq through expanding its cash-for-work programme to reach more than 11,000 vulnerable people and help them meet their daily food needs. The scheme provides beneficiaries with short-term employment in agricultural infrastructure projects with […]
Media Training Centers on Rise in Iraq
Educational centers teaching journalism and media studies in Iraq have increased dramatically since 2003, which observers find promising in the country's opening. After the toppling of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003, under which independent journalism was strictly censored, many independent media centers opened in Iraq, the majority of which are based in Kurdistan Region due […]
Hundreds of Iraqi Schools Built and Repaired
The Ministry of Education has built 125 schools in the past six months, according to a report from Azzaman. Sahar Abdulamir, the ministry’s information officer, said 87 schools have been refurbished and repaired over the same period. “We have also added new annexes and extensions to 52 more schools,” she added. Abdulamir said the ministry […]
Increasing Number of UAE Investments in Basra
A number of UAE companies wanting to launch investment projects in Basra province has increased in recent weeks, said a spokesman for Basra's governor on Sunday. "Basra province received more than four UAE companies within a month," Salem Al-Taqi, told AKnews. [We assume that "more than four" means "five" - Ed.] "Basra's governor, Sheltag Aboud, […]
19 Investment Projects in Missan
A total of 19 new projects will be built at the al-Shieb border crossing as part of Missan Investment Commission's (MIC) plan to encourage investment and tourism in the province, the director of the MIC said on Tuesday. “The projects site covers 100 donums [25 hectares], and will include hotels, restaurants, garages and banks as […]
Investors unimpressed with hotels’ good news
On August 11, the Iraqi paper Addustour (Constitution) reported that the government would be providing six hotels with a total of US$ 300 milion to upgrade their facilities in preparation for the Arab League summit, which is scheduled to be held in Baghdad next March. The six—the ISX-listed Palestine (HPAL), Babylon (HBAY), Baghdad (HBAG), Mansour […]
New Iraqi Oil Prices for September
Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) has cut the official selling price for September shipments of its Basra Light crude to Asia, reducing the cost to its lowest level in eighteen months, while raising its price to the US. In common with some other countries, Iraq's oil is priced relative to regional benchmark prices: For […]
Companies Selected for $50bn Housing Projects
Dr Sami Al Araji, chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission, has said the government has selected 35 international firms to build one million new housing units across the country, Arabic Al Sabah newspaper has reported. The firms were selected from 117 applicant companies, and are reportedly from U.S., Canada, Turkey, Spain, France, Germany and South […]
Wheat Crisis - Iraq Not Concerned
The Russian drought and fires have caused the price of wheat to rocket, and this is expected to be reflected in the price of essentials such as bread and beer. Shortages are to be expected in the coming months. Iraq is one of the world's biggest importers of rice and wheat, but its Trade Ministry […]
Lebanese International University to Open in Baghdad
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq announced on Thursday that the Lebanese International University (LIU) is to build a campus in Baghdad during the coming academic year, according to a report from AKnews. "The Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding with the LIU to open a branch in Baghdad ", said […]
Industry Ministry Starts Pro-Environment Projects
The Iraqi Industry Ministry has started environment friendly projects in 17 of its companies and factories. “The total cost of the projects is around ID54 billion [$46m],” said a press release issued by the ministry on Saturday as received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency. It noted that the projects aim at reducing both water and […]
Sabotage at Mosul Power Station
Mosul's gas-fueled power station has been shut down due to an act of sabotage in western Mosul city, which cut the gas pipeline that feeds the facility, according to a report from Aswat al-Iraq. “A bomb hit the pipeline in the al-Mansoor area, western Mosul city,” said a release issued by the Iraqi Electricity Ministry […]