By John Lee. Belgium has contributed €1.35 million in 2025 to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to support humanitarian demining operations in Iraq and Syria. According to the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the latest allocation brings Belgium's total investment in mine countermeasure initiatives in the two countries to more than €13 million […]
By John Lee. Belgium has renewed its financial support to United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) operations in Iraq, reinforcing joint efforts with Iraqi authorities to protect civilians from explosive ordnance and enable safe access to land and essential services. Full statement from UNMAS: The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) expresses its sincere appreciation […]
By John Lee. Major international entertainment and sports organisations have launched a coordinated campaign urging the Iraqi government to shut down illegal streaming platforms that are costing the country's potential digital media market up to $1 billion annually. The campaign follows the Iraq Without Piracy Summit held in Baghdad in February, which brought together local, […]
By John Lee. AFM Group, a Swiss-based company specialising in advanced airport systems, has signed two agreements with Iraq's General Company for Air Navigation Services (GCANS) for the modernisation of Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The scope of these agreements includes: The upgrade of the airfield lighting system to energy-efficient LED technology; The replacement of existing […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday focused on reviewing and improving the performance of Iraqi Airways. Discussions included aircraft maintenance and repair, with directives to finalize repairs by the end of the year. Additionally, plans to increase and train airline crews were addressed to elevate service standards. […]
Belgium Contribution Enables UNMAS Iraq to Continue Supporting the Government and the National Mine Action Operators The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes a renewed contribution of EUR 750,000 (approximately USD 802,000) from the Government of Belgium, in support of life-saving mine action activities in Iraq. Activities will include delivering sustainable and […]
FAO Iraq trains ministry of agriculture staff on good agricultural practices The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Iraq held a training of trainers' workshop for the Ministry of Agriculture's staff under the project funded by the Belgian Government. The workshop aimed to train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices, which develop capacity […]
Belgium increases its support to stabilization in Iraq with new EUR 1.5 million contribution The Government of Belgium has contributed an additional EUR 1.5 million (approximately US$ 1.49 million) to the Funding Facility for Stabilization. The critical funding will support stabilization efforts implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) across Iraq's five governorates: Anbar, […]
Belgium Provides an Additional EUR 1,000,000 for UNMAS Activities in Iraq The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional contribution of EUR 1,000,000 (approximately USD 980K) from the Government of Belgium, which will support the Government of Iraq in protecting civilians impacted by the threat of explosive ordnance and enabling humanitarian […]
Belgium renews commitment to stabilization with new €1.4 million contribution The Government of Belgium has contributed an additional €1.4 million (US$ 1.6 million) to the Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS). The critical funding will support stabilization efforts implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) across Iraq's five governorates in Anbar, Diyala, Kirkuk, Ninewa and […]
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional contribution of EUR 1.5 million (approximately USD 1.69 million) from the Government of Belgium to support the Government of Iraq in protecting civilians impacted by explosive ordnance and enabling humanitarian action, socio-economic development, and peace-building. The legacy of successive conflicts - the recent […]
A high-level meeting between the United Nations and international donors took place in Baghdad to discuss the United Nations' updated development strategy for Iraq. The meeting focused on the 2020-2024 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which was signed by the Government of Iraq in September. The UN was represented by the Deputy Special […]
