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By John Lee. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the launch of electronic applications for the College of Excellence and the College of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Baghdad for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must be graduates of the 2024-2025 preparatory school year, born in 2001 or later, with […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) held a workshop in Baghdad the week under the title "Security and Investment: Integration of Roles Towards an Attractive Capital Environment", in cooperation with the Security Media Cell (SMC). The event was attended by NIC Chairman Dr Haider Mohammed Makiyya, Security Media Cell Head Lt. Gen. Dr […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khalid Battal Al-Najm, has inaugurated five advanced medical projects at the Baghdad factory of Samarra Pharmaceutical Company. The initiative aims to enhance the production of vital medical supplies while encouraging private sector participation in the healthcare industry. Minister Al-Najm highlighted that the Baghdad factory produces a […]
By John Lee. International Development Bank (IDB) has announced the opening of Iraq's first smart banking branch, located at its headquarters on Abu Nuwas Street in Baghdad. According to a statement from the bank, the new facility provides customers with a fully digital banking experience, designed to be fast, secure, and integrated, and is available […]
Meta and Google Join Local Stakeholders at Iraq's First Internet Governance Forum Baghdad will host the country's first Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on 30-31 August, bringing together global and local voices to shape Iraq's digital future. Organized under the official United Nations IGF framework, the event marks a milestone in Iraq's engagement with international internet […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has granted the investment licence for the Baghdad Hills project, one of the largest residential, recreational, and commercial developments in the capital. Located in the Al-Rafeel area of Baghdad, the project will feature 6,333 apartments distributed across 50 towers of 19 floors each, alongside 2,300 standalone villas. […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced details of its urban development initiatives for Baghdad's heritage areas, including a donation of more than 90 billion Iraqi dinars [$90 million] to revive Al-Rasheed Street, one of the capital's most famous cultural and tourist landmarks. Plans include the introduction of a tram line […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani presided over the Tax Conference for Economic Development and Investment Promotion in Baghdad, stressing that supporting the private sector is central to Iraq's economic reform agenda. He highlighted the government's commitment to providing an attractive environment for investors, implementing global business and taxation standards, and ensuring flexibility […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has received the Chairman of the Tamayouz Excellence Award for Architecture, architect Ahmed Al-Malak, accompanied by Iraqi architect Manhal Al-Habbobi and Jordanian architect Osayd Al-Aytan. The meeting discussed preparations for Baghdad's hosting of the Arab Architecture Festival in October, organised by the Tamayouz Foundation under the Prime […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday to discuss strategies for increasing Iraq's non-oil revenues and strengthening state finances. Attendees included the Minister of Finance, Minister of Trade, the Mayor of Baghdad, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), and senior advisers and directors. The discussions focused […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee for Reconstruction and Investment on Sunday, focusing on major housing initiatives in Baghdad. The meeting reviewed the economic model for the New Sadr City project, which in its first phase will deliver 11,000 housing units, alongside commercial areas, green spaces, […]
