By Hamdi Malik for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The oil-rich port city of Basra is feeling the heat of the intensifying conflict between the United States and Iran. Pro-Iranian armed groups that threaten the United States from time […]
By John Lee. A Baghdad-based company has won a tender to supply and deliver garbage compactors, loaders and truck tractor with low-bed trailer to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Iraq. The contract with Al-Nuwaira Trading Agencies Co. is valued at $320,000. (Source: UNGM)
By Laura Rozen for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Concerned that tensions between Iran and the United States could blow back onto Iraq, a senior Iraqi diplomat said today that Iraq would be willing to facilitate dialogue between […]
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 […]
By John Lee. US-based Navistar Defense has been awarded two separate contracts to supply 4x4 and 6x6 trucks to Iraq. The combined value of the contracts is $54 million. The estimated completion date is 27th September, 2020. (Source: US Dept of Defense)
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 Ministry of Planning announced the launch of the Social Fund for Development on Sept. 23, with initial capital of $300 million, in cooperation with the World Bank. The project […]
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of five (5) Armed Bell 407GX helicopters configured with M240 7.62mm Machine Guns for an estimated cost of $82.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on October 3, 2018. […]
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sweet Iraqi dates adorn tables in homes across the country, but the fruit tree and national symbol has come under threat from conflict and crippling drought. View on YouTube
Persistent Gender Inequality in Iraq Calls for Coordinated Efforts in Developing 2nd National Action Plan on Implementing Resolution 1325 Gender inequality continues to prevail in Iraq with worrisome signals that it is deepening, requiring intensified efforts and coordination in developing a new action plan on implementing UN Security Council resolution 1325, UN Representative to Iraq […]
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Both laureates have made a crucial contribution to focusing attention on, and combating, such war crimes. Denis […]
EY Iraq has announced its collaboration with Morgan International - a leading provider of international professional certification and diploma programs in the areas of accountancy, finance, human resources, marketing and logistics - to enable the provision of professional training in Iraq for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Protection Officer (Legal Officer), Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Education Administrative Assistant, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Senior Supply Chain Officer, International Rescue Committee (IRC) PSS Team Leader, International Rescue Committee (IRC) PSS Case Worker, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Field Security National Officer, WFP - […]
