The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a project document today in Baghdad with the Office of the Prime Minister of Iraq to establish a Funding Facility for Economic Reform (FFER). Through the Facility, UNDP will support the Government of Iraq to address key economic challenges and invigorate the reform agenda. Diversifying the economy, increasing […]
By John Lee. According to various media reports, Iraqi lawmakers have said that they might ban US nationals from entering the country in retaliation against Donald Trump's executive order to deny Iraqis entry to the United States. The parliament’s foreign affairs committee called on the government to act after Trump controversially ordered that citizens from […]
By John Lee. DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today reported receipt of USD 8.41 million from the Kurdistan Regional Government as payment towards June 2016 crude oil deliveries to the export market from the Tawke field. The payment completes settlement of the total invoiced amount for June 2016 of USD 38.41 million, […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi army is still being attacked by ISIL, despite declaring that it controls eastern parts of Mosul. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the fighting and aid agencies say […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Senior Programs Coordinator, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Senior Education Manager, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Chief of Office, Political Affairs, Field Missions Close Protection Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Risk Management and Compliance Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: National Administration Officer, World Food Programme (WFP) Finance Assistant, World Food Programme (WFP) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Adviser, Save the Children National Admin Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Implementing Partnership Management Specialist, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) […]
By Ali Mamouri for Al Monitor. Any views expressed here are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. On Jan. 14, Iraqi and Iranian media reported that Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari (pictured) offered to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia in order to overcome their disputes and […]
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By John Lee. US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that will deny refugees and immigrants from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia entry to the United States. The action, which has immediated effect, places a 90-day block on entry to the US for citizens from those countries. It also stops indefinitely […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 26th Jan 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQ1105 (+3.1%) / $1104 (+3.3%) (weekly change) (+15.2% and +16.5% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, bomber and fighter aircraft […]
By John Lee. The South Oil Company (SOC) has started work on extension the Khor al-Amaya [Khor Al-Omaia] oil terminal (pictured) in Basra. Dredging operations have started with the intention of deepening of the shipping passages and anchor places for oil tankers. A Japanese loan will also facilitate the completion of the main transport pipeline, […]
