Monthly Archive: July 2013

Iraq unveils plans for first new public library since 1970s

Iraq unveils plans for first new public library since 1970s

Library plans highlight Baghdad’s new Youth City project with a design that will engage and empower visitors. The architectural firm will partner with a New York-based library consulting firm to build a collection of over three million books, including rare manuscripts.

A lesson from Iraq

A lesson from Iraq

Iraq’s new ambassador to the United States is optimistic about the future of Iraq. From the U.N. lifting decades-old sanctions to recent elections and oil production, Mr. Faily has good reason to be looking ahead.

Wyndham Hotel opens in Iraq

Wyndham Hotel opens in Iraq

Wyndham Hotel Group announces its entry into Iraq with hopes of attracting business and leisure travelers to its new hotel in Kurdistan.

Grasp Iraq’s Outstretched Hand

Grasp Iraq’s Outstretched Hand

Iraq’s economic potential continues to grow. Citigroup says Iraq could be a $2 trillion economy by 2050 and Ambassador Faily has reiterated that increased investments in Iraq reflect a more positive era in U.S.-Iraq relations.