By John Lee. The American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) and KBR have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop engineering and technical talent in Iraq. The agreement covers consulting and advisory services for government entities, state-owned enterprises, and private-sector organisations across sectors including energy, infrastructure, utilities, mining, and manufacturing. Areas of collaboration include business […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the National University Championship for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications, with participation from public and private Iraqi universities. Dr Haider Abdul Dhahad, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, said modern education environments depend on advanced tools and software that support knowledge production. […]
By John Lee. The Institute for Financial Integrity (IFI) has launched its Fundamentals of Financial Crime Compliance training program, in partnership with the American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB), the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), and K2 Integrity (K2i). The first two programs were held in July and August of this year, and the […]
From United Nations Iraq: Over sixty young innovators, including many talented young women, gathered at the American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB) for the Green Iraqi Innovators Conference and Competition. The event was co-organized by the UN Youth Advisory Council (UNYAC) and the Green Club at AUIB, in collaboration with the United Nations in […]
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the English International School - Baghdad (EISB), establishing a framework for collaboration in education and training. The agreement includes structured internship opportunities at EISB for AUIB students pursuing teaching and education-related degrees, as well as pathways […]
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB), in partnership with Raban Al-Safina Group, has announced the launch of Iraq's first fully integrated teaching hospital in five decades. The $250-million investment agreement is supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The 200-bed facility will be built to international standards, featuring emergency and […]
IFC Marks 20 Years of Partnerships for Impact in Iraq, Announces $1bn in New Investments The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, held an IFC Partnerships Day in Baghdad on Saturday, under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, to mark two decades of […]
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 American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) has announced that it has received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of State. According to a statement from AUIB, this grant will aid AUIB's efforts to revolutionize higher education in alignment with Iraq's National Education Strategy. The funding will establish two groundbreaking initiatives: […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their joint commitment to fight corruption, promote integrity, enhance knowledge on arbitration law, and crucially, to promote innovation and youth employment, boost the renewable energies sector, foster environmental sustainability, and mitigate climate change. Addressing these […]
By John Lee. Al Faw Palace has reportedly been selected as the location for the new American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB). The complex was originally built by Saddam Hussein, then used by the US-led coalition as a camp following the invasion. The new university is scheduled to open in September 2018, and will […]
