Arbil, Iraq named as a National Geographic ‘Best Trips 2014’
Designated the Capital for Arab Tourism for 2014, Arbil offers a historic city center, a landscape of mountains and waterfalls, and authentic Kurdish dishes.
Monthly Archive: November 2013
Hill International Receives $54 Million Contract from Basra Governorate in Iraq
The global construction management firm headquartered in the U.S., will assist with Basra’s 2040 Strategic Plan to rehabilitate infrastructure throughout the region.
Kuwait Airways Resumes Service to Iraq
Kuwait’s national airline resumed flights to Iraq in the latest sign of improved ties between the neighboring countries.
Ambassador Faily Discusses Syria, Iran, and Regional Stability
In an interview with Diplomatic Courier, Ambassador Faily also expressed his optimism about Iraq’s future in clean energy and the economy.
Ambassador Faily Welcomed to George Town Club for Business Luncheon
Ambassador Faily attended a Global Business Forum luncheon as the honorary guest to discuss foreign investment and the critical role of American businesses operating in Iraq.
Ambassador Faily Attends Roundtable at International Institute for Strategic Studies
Ambassador Faily met with government officials, academics and business leaders at IISS to discuss US-Iraq security cooperation in light of regional transformations.
Multiple Museums Scheduled to Open in Iraq
The National Museum in Baghdad and the Basra Museum are expected to reopen in the next few years; while plans are being developed for construction of other new museums in Iraq.
Emaar to Launch Development in Erbil
Emmar to take advantage of Iraq’s economic growth with plans to build a mini-city with housing developments, a business district and shopping mall, and education and healthcare centers. The project is also expected to create 45,000 jobs.
Iraq’s Position as a Major Oil Producer
Iraq has the potential to be the world’s largest crude exporter, with its geology offering prime benefits.
Shell to Continue Investment in Iraq
The intention to move forward with a petrochemical plant follows a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Shell Chief Executive.