By Hassan al-Shanoun for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Baghdad contain diseases in areas liberated from IS? An epidemic of skin diseases has plagued areas of Iraq that were under the control of the Islamic State (IS). Abdul Sattar Liwas, director of health in […]
GardaWorld, a global leader in comprehensive security and risk management, has made its weekly security report available to Iraq Business News readers. Prepared by GardaWorld's Risk Analysis Team in Iraq, this essential report includes short- and medium-term outlooks on the security situation, reports and commentary on recent significant events, and a detailed overview of developments […]
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. A soil barrier built to protect Basra’s farms and oil fields from polluted water flushed out of Iran is leaking. It’s the latest in a long list of water woes […]
By John Lee. The State Company for Food Products, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced an opportunity to invest in sugar production in Missan province. More details here. (Source: National Investment Commission)
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria between Dec. 29, 2017, and yesterday, conducting 58 strikes consisting of 84 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Friday. Officials reported details of the most recent strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on […]
By John Lee. The State Company for Steel Industries, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has re-announced opportunities to invest in the steel industry in Iraq. More details here. (Source: National Investment Commission)
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. From a quick visit to the local barber shop for laser hair removal to a trip to Lebanon for liposuction, Iraqis from all walks of life are turning […]
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. It’s not just terrorism Baghdad needs to worry about. The number of ordinary citizens killed by stray bullets at special events is rising but nobody knows how to combat this […]
The Ministry of Health/Environment and the National Investment Commission (NIC) in coordination with Babil Governorate and Najaf Governorate are pleased to announce the investment opportunity of {Operating, managing and sustaining} of Imam Sadiq Hospital in Babil and Najaf Hospital in Najaf according to investment law no. (13) for the year 2006, as amended. Investors, companies […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Child Protection and Youth Specialist (CPYS), Save the Children Administrative Assistant, UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Team Assistant, UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Shelter Specialist, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Grants Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Cash and Livelihoods Specialist, […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Emergency Program Manager, Mercy Corps Director of Programs, Mercy Corps Finance Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Cash and Livelihoods Specialist, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Head of Support Services, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Senior HR Officer, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Roving Safety Advisor, […]
By Mahmut Bozarslan for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In the last week of December, an armed group ambushed a convoy on the Kirkuk-Hawija road in Iraq, killing seven people. Iraqi security forces couldn’t track the attackers. The identities of those killed were […]
