The economy is recovering from last year’s sharp contraction, helped by higher oil prices and easing of the containment measures. Non-oil real GDP is expected to rebound by 12 percent in 2021 while …
UK – In Iraq, little people football team dreams big
Twice a week, a small football pitch in Iraq offers the 25-member national squad of little people a chance to fulfil dreams and tackle …
‘I had no life left here’: Iraqi Kurds are at the center of the migration crisis in Europe
Iraqi Kurds fleeing the semi-autonomous region in northern Iraq have made harrowing journeys to Western Europe. Now, many are being flown back to northern Iraq, often with little to restart their …
Little people’s soccer team in Iraq dare to dream big
Twice a week, a small soccer field in Iraq offers a 25-member national squad of little people the opportunity to fulfill dreams and tackle prejudice. Omar Abdel Rahman’s team have set their sights on …
Despite migrant deaths, Iraqi Kurds still seek out smugglers
Many victims of the English Channel tragedy are believed to be Iraqi Kurds, who seem to make up the majority of Middle Eastern migrants seeking to move to the West. Although northern Iraq is more …
In Iraq, little people football team dreams big
Twice a week, a small football pitch in Iraq offers the 25-member national squad of little people a chance to fulfil dreams and tackle prejudice.Omar Abdel Rahman’s team has set its sights on an …
Iraqi region hit by migrant deaths; smuggling big business
Many victims of the English Channel tragedy are believed to be Iraqi Kurds, who seem to make up the majority of Middle Eastern migrants seeking to move to the West. Although northern Iraq is more …
Iraqi region hit by migrant deaths; smuggling big business
Many victims of the English Channel tragedy are believed to be Iraqi Kurds, who seem to make up the majority of Middle Eastern migrants seeking to move to the West. Although northern Iraq is more …
IMF Staff Concludes Virtual Visit to Iraq
… the financial sector and ensuring private sector’s access to finance. The IMF stands ready to support Iraq in these endeavors. “The IMF staff team would like to thank the authorities for candid …
IMF Staff Concludes Virtual Visit to Iraq
… the financial sector and ensuring private sector’s access to finance. The IMF stands ready to support Iraq in these endeavors. “The IMF staff team would like to thank the authorities for candid …