Archive | 2016

Federal Budget Widens Political Conflict among Kurdish Forces

By Ibrahim Malazada for Al Monitor. Any opinions here are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.  On Dec. 14, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) rejected the federal budget for 2017. The government’s statement read, “The budget does not serve the KRG,” and stressed its refusal to […]

Baghdad looks to Trump with Framework Agreement

By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.  The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced Dec. 2 the formation of a high-level committee to start implementing the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA). This reflects Iraq’s readiness for the era […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Procurement Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) ICLA Officer- Legal Assistance, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) ICLA Officer- Information & Counselling, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) ICLA Information Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Advisor Security Risk Management Support to the Stabilization Process, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Consultant Information Management Officer, Food Security Cluster, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) National Logistics Officer, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Programme Specialist, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Cash Operations Coordinator, Oxfam Humanitarian Affairs […]

Genel Energy completes 3rd Well at Taq Taq

Genel Energy has issued the following update in respect of the Taq Taq field (Genel 44% working interest): The third and final well of the 2016 Taq Taq drilling programme, TT-16y, has been successfully drilled and completed in the main Shiranish reservoir. The well is naturally flowing at c.8,000 bopd. Gross Taq Taq production is […]

Baroness Nicholson – Opening Speech at IBBC Conference

Baroness Nicholson – Opening Speech for the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Conference on December 18th in Dubai: Welcome to Dubai. IBBC has been aware for many years of the important role that the UAE plays as a regional hub for business and trade through the MENA region and in particular as a regional base […]

Blue Sky Energy to Study Salahadin Field

By John Lee. Canadian independent oil company Blue Sky Energy Inc. has announced that it has commissioned an independent resource evaluation report that summarizes and updates resource volumes on its first prospect, the North Salah ad Din field, which it describes as "a historical discovery within its license area recently acquired in Iraq". According to […]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, bomber, fighter […]

World Bank Supports Iraq with $1.5bn Package

New US$1.485 Billion Package to Support Iraq’s Drive to Counter Cost of War, Low Oil Prices The World Bank Group has endorsed a new US$1.485 billion package to support reforms to improve public service delivery and transparency, stimulate private sector growth and support job creation. Iraq continues to face a large humanitarian crisis with 10 […]