By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Administrative Assistant, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Site Engineer - United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Logistician, Cooperazione Internazionale Fondazione (COOPI) Programme Assistant (Operations), World Food Programme (WFP) Human Resources and Administration Manager, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Head of Drivers, Danish Refugee Council […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Programme Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) WASH Officer- Hygiene Promotion, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Administration and Liaison Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Logistics Manager, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Deputy Head of Mission Programs, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) National Urban […]
By Omar al-Jaffal for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iran Business News. On May 8, in al-Batawin area in central Baghdad, gunmen stormed into the apartment of civil activists who have been advocating for political reform for two years. The gunmen captured seven activists, mostly students, and […]
This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Last week’s kidnapping of seven activists in Baghdad could be another sign of increasing tensions between secular parties in Iraq and the country’s ruling religious groups. Is history repeating? Last […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, conducting 32 strikes consisting of 101 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 87 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported that 37 banks and 11 remittance companies took part in its currency auction on Thursday. A total of $159,547,157 sold at a price of 1184 Iraqi Dinars (IQD) per dollar. (Source: Central Bank of Iraq)
By John Lee. Oil production at the Atrush block is expected to start "around late June to August", according to a report from Rudaw. The pipeline (pictured) from the oilfield, in Kurdistan's Duhok governorate, is reported to be nearing completion, with initial production expected to be about 30,000 bpd. The website of the Abu Dhabi National […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) in coordination with the Political Prisoners Firm has announced the investment opportunity of operating Al-Khalidoon Medical Center in Basra province. Interested investors are invited to visit the Political Prisoners Firm HQ (Contracts Section) in Al-Jadiriha near the Double Decker Bridge in order to obtain the details profile […]
By John Lee. UK-based Optima Defence & Security Group Limited has won tender to provide Improvised Explosive Device Defeat (IEDD) Management Training in Iraq to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Baghdad. The contract is valued at $203,618. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Agreen Group has won a tender to provide Prefabricated Shelter Units in Baharka 2 Camp – Zone A and B – Erbil Governorate. The contract, whose value has not been revealed, was awarded by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Agreen Group was founded in Erbil in 2005. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported that 36 banks and 11 remittance companies took part in its currency auction on Wednesday. A total of $159,812,043 sold at a price of 1184 Iraqi Dinars (IQD) per dollar. (Source: Central Bank of Iraq)
