Archive | 2016

UN Advertises Jobs in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraq: National Programme Policy Officer (World Food Prorgamme, WFP) Emergency Specialist (UNICEF) Administrative Assistant (UNDP) Head of Programming (Catholic Relief Services, CRS) Program Manager II - Emergency Coordinator (Catholic Relief Services, CRS) Staff Counsellor (UNAMI) International Consultant (UNDP) Administrative Assistant (UNOPS) Deputy Country […]

Latest Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq

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

Currency Auction Results, 12th May

By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported that 33 banks and 19 remittance companies took part in its currency auction on Thursday. A total of $144,348,479 sold at a price of 1182 Iraqi Dinars (IQD) per dollar. (Source: Central Bank of Iraq)

Atrush Oil Field to Start Production this year

By John Lee. In its results for the first quarter of 2016, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) has said that its Atrush oil project in Iraqi Kurdistan is expected to commence oil production this year with a maximum gross capacity of 30,000 barrels per day. (Source: TAQA)

Italy ready to Increase Military Aid to Kurdistan

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani met with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti and her accompanying delegation. In a meeting, attended by senior civilian and military officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, Minister Pinotti commended Kurdish military forces and Kurdistan Regional Government for their advances in the fight against terror. Minister Pinotti also […]

UN Advertises Jobs in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Administrative Assistant (UNDP) Health Technical Advisor (Relief International) WASH Technical Advisor (Relief International) ERD Coordinator (International Rescue Committee, IRC) HLP Analyst for UNHABITAT (UNDP) (Source: UN) (Recruitment image via Shutterstock)

Counter-ISIL Strikes Target 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 Tuesday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Wednesay. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Ground-attack, attack and […]

Video: IS Claims Deadly Bombings in Baghdad

From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Blasts in mainly Shia neighbourhoods mark the year's deadliest day for Baghdad, with death toll crossing the 88 mark:

Currency Auction Results, 9th May

By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported that 28 banks and 17 remittance companies took part in its currency auction on Wednesday. A total of $153,253,181 sold at a price of 1182 Iraqi Dinars (IQD) per dollar. (Source: Central Bank of Iraq)

New Dhi Qar Oil Company Gets $42m Capital

By John Lee. Iraq's new Dhi Qar Oil Company (DQOC) is getting US$42 million in start-up capital following approval from the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, according to a report from OilPrice. The company was spun off from the South Oil Company (SOC) in January, taking over four of its fields in Dhi Qar governorate; the […]

Yazidi Religious Leaders visit the UK

The most senior delegation of Yazidi religious leaders ever to visit the UK has arrived in London on a three-day mission to encourage more dialogue between the Yazidis and other more mainstream faiths. Hosted by the UK-based AMAR International Charitable Foundation, the Yazidis will hold talks with Government ministers and other senior politicians, meet religious […]

Germany contributes additional $3.9m in Aid

Germany has contributed an additional US$3.9 million to UNDP’s Funding Facility for Immediate Stabilization (FFIS), which finances fast-track initiatives in areas liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, ISIS, Daesh, IS). This contribution brings Germany’s total financing of the Facility to $16 million. Based on priorities identified by local authorities, UNDP helps to quickly […]