Prime Minister Al-Maliki Announces Reconstruction Plan for Anbar Province
H.E. promised continued support for local agencies throughout the reconstruction process and praised local security forces for their bravery in fighting Al-Qaeda insurgents.
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Prime Minister Maliki Lays the Foundation Stone for Oil Refinery in Karbala
The Prime Minister’s visit also included distribution of 1,338 residential lands in the province of Karbala.
Statement by Iraqi Ministry of Defense Denying the Alleged Arms Purchases with Iran
The Government of Iraq today steadfastly denied that it has signed any contracts to buy military weapons, ammunition or other military equipment from Iran, as alleged in some recent news reports. In a statement,...
Iraqi authorities distribute ID cards for first elections since US withdrawal
Nearly 22 million Iraqis are eligible to cast their ballots in parliamentary election, scheduled for April 30, to choose 325 lawmakers.
IHEC CEO reports an increase in voters who take over their e-cards
More than 1.2 million electronic voter e-cards have been distributed ahead of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections in April, 2014.
Board of Commissioners Member calls on civil society organizations to contribute effectively in upcoming IPE
CSOs were encouraged to actively take their roles in building the new Iraq through urging and educating Iraqi voters to practice their constitutional rights and duties.
Iraq now fastest growing projects market after Saudi Arabia and UAE
Iraq has an estimated $519 billion dollars worth of projects planned or underway.
Ambassador Faily Delivers Remarks at Brookings Institution
Ambassador Faily joined a panel discussion, “No End in Sight: Syria’s Refugees and Regional Repercussions.”
USAF taps Michael Baker International for Iraq work
The United States Air Force has given $838 million in contracts to Baker International to design, engineer, build and perform services at Balad Air Base to further support Iraq’s purchase of F-16 aircraft from the US.
Iraq rolls out new health insurance policy
The plan signifies a positive step towards enabling people to take measures to protect their lives, health and interests.