Education
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Egypt’s eYouth Expands Into Iraq With Digital Learning
Egyptian edtech company eYouth has expanded into the Iraqi market with the launch of eYouth Iraq, the country’s first Arabic‑language digital education platform focused on workforce skills development, the company said on Wednesday. The platform was established through a strategic partnership with Al‑Majal Group, a leading Iraqi private sector group,…
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Iraq, UK Discuss Academic Cooperation at Embassy
The acting head of Iraq’s embassy in London met a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education on Monday to discuss expanding academic and scientific cooperation with British universities. Dr Ahmed Al-Jabouri, chargé d’affaires at the Iraqi Embassy, received the delegation led by Dr Ahmed Jafar, Director General of the…
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UNESCO Boosts Teacher Development Across Iraq
UNESCO has expanded teacher development efforts in Iraq through the EU funded ITALEEM Programme, training 56 Master Trainers from 17 governorates in formative assessment, a key competency for general education teachers. The three day training, held in Erbil from 7 to 9 December 2025, was delivered in cooperation with the…
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Iraqi Universities Rise in Global GreenMetric 2025 Ranking
Iraqi universities have achieved a new milestone on the global academic stage after recording strong progress in the GreenMetric 2025 sustainability ranking. Iraq participated with 87 universities among 1,745 institutions from 105 countries, marking one of its most prominent showings to date. Leading the national results, the University of Babylon…
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Nasiriyah, Iraq Joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities
In an exciting announcement from UNESCO Iraq, the city of Nasiriyah, Iraq, has been selected to join UNESCO’s global network of Learning Cities. Initially launched in 2013, UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities initiative now includes 425 cities from 91 countries globally and provides support for lifelong learning opportunities for…
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ILO Empowers Iraqi Youth with Job Skills Training
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has successfully concluded an intensive training programme in Erbil, designed to bolster Iraq’s national capacity to support young job seekers through the Job Search Clubs (JSC) initiative. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNICEF, the week-long programme focused on behavioural…
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70 Scholarships Offered to Iraqi Students to Study Hungary
The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of 70 scholarships in Hungary for the 2026/2027 academic year, providing new opportunities for Iraqi students to pursue higher education abroad. The scholarships are divided into three categories: 10 for bachelor’s degrees, 20 for master’s programs, and…
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Al-Karkh University Unveils New Faculties Amid Expansion
Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, inaugurated new faculties of Engineering, Law, and Management and Economics at Al-Karkh University of Science as part of a nationwide expansion plan. The ministry has established 52 new colleges, 192 departments, and 70 specialised branches across various disciplines over…
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Italy and UNESCO Support Education for Iraqi Youth
In a step towards stronger diplomatic relations, UNESCO has announced the launch of a three-year project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, aimed at expanding access to quality education for Iraqi children. The project, closely coordinated with the Iraqi Ministry of Education, the Iraqi National Commission for Education,…
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UNESCO and Partners Protect Mental Health of Iraqi Journalists
In partnership with UNESCO, the Digital Reporting Platform for Women Journalists and the Iraqi Judiciary has launched a specialised training programme to improve mental health support for women journalists across Iraq. The initiative integrates artificial intelligence into its assessment methods, helping to identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress, psychological pressure, and…
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