By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced Dec. 2 the formation of a high-level committee to start implementing the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA). This reflects Iraq’s readiness for the era […]
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Iraq Renews Podesta's $1m PR Contract
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq has reportedly renewed its one-year $960,000 PR contract with Podesta Group to "promote a better understanding with the US of its priorities and concerns". The work, which runs through 2014, is designed to “further the purposes of the Strategic Framework Agreement” and facilitate a dialog with the American […]
Tags: 'Your Country' - United States, Podesta Group, public relations, strategic framework agreement (SFA)
US Franchise Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. On Monday, March 17, the U.S. Charge d’Affaires, John Desrocher (pictured), joined the Chairman of the Iraqi National Investment Commission, Dr. Sami Al Araji, to open a two-day series of “Developing Franchise Opportunities in Iraq” meetings in Baghdad. The meetings offered 10 U.S. based franchisors, including Froots, Dr. G's, Dental Fix, Radio […]
Tags: 'Your Country' - United States, Boardwalk Burgers, Claremont Group (Quiznos), Curves, Dental Fix, Dr. G's, franchising, Froots, Kout Food Group, Nestle Toll House Café, Pizza Hut, Radio Shack, Ramada, strategic framework agreement (SFA)
Joint Statement by Maliki, Obama
By Editor on 5th November 2013 in ‘Your Country’ – United States, Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Politics, Security
In their recent meeting at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged to advance common interests to support a stable, secure, and prosperous Iraq and Middle East. They also discussed their shared commitment to enhance cooperation under […]
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Opportunities for Study, Travel in US
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has announced that it are now accepting applications for the U.S. Government-sponsored Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Programs (IYLEP). This program will provide 250 Iraqi high school and undergraduate students a unique educational exchange experience in the United States during the summer of 2014. Since their creation in 2007, the IYLEP […]
Tags: 'Your Country' - United States, Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP), strategic framework agreement (SFA)
US Pledges Support for Transport Infrastructure
By Editor on 28th September 2013 in ‘Your Country’ – United States, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Transportation News, Security
The governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a meeting of the Services, Technology, Environment and Transportation (STET) Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) under the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) on September 25, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Iraqi Deputy Minister of Transportation Bangen Rekani and U.S. Department […]