Hill International Urges Contractors to Come to Iraq
The worldwide construction consulting firm headquartered in the United States is encouraging international firms to work in partnership with local Iraqi contractors.
Monthly Archive: September 2013
Foreign Minister Receives Call from Secretary of State Kerry
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari discussed bilateral cooperation between Iraq and the United States regarding to Syria during a phone call he received from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on September 17, 2013.
US-Iraq Business Dialogue Hosts Ambassador Faily for Discussion of Business Opportunities in Iraq
Ambassador Faily gave an overview of the current political and security situation in Iraq during the US-Iraq Business Dialogue event.
Peacebuilding Reality Show for Iraqi Youth Gains Pan-Arab Appeal
Salam Shabab, filmed by Iraqi producers with the support of the United States Institute of Peace, seeks to empower Iraqi teens with the skills and values needed to become next-generation peacebuilders.
Iraq five-year plan will attempt to diversify economy
Iraq’s government will focus on five sectors: building and services, agriculture, education, transport and communications, and energy.
Iraq to Raise Bank Capital To Address Housing Crisis
The governments two banks will run a credit program to help citizens finance private housing projects.
Iraq plans 50 water and sewage projects
The new projects will be open to foreign contractors and coincide with the Iraqi governments steps to facilitate the issue of visas to businessmen.
The Saban Center for Middle East Policy Hosts His Excellency Lukman Faily for a Dynamic Discussion
Ambassador Faily spoke at Brookings Institution about the importance of renewed efforts to establish a partnership between Iraq and the U.S. At the event, “The United States and Iraq: A Time for Remembrance and Renewal,” the Ambassador reiterated that Iraq is a trusted and reliable ally to the U.S.
Iraq to Store Strategic Oil in South Korea
Iraq is one of the top crude suppliers to South Korea. The two countries will sign an agreement for comprehensive cooperation in energy matters, including oil, gas and electricity.
Iraq to refurbish its railways
Iraq’s state-owned railways company announces plans to rehabilitate 100 passenger cars, as well as add new locomotives into service that will incorporate modern technology, signifying a leap in the area of rail transport.