By Gilgamesh Nabeel for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. After withdrawing his support for the protests, controversial populist Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr ordered his followers back to Tahrir Square Feb. 1, where his supporters clashed with demonstrators and […]
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By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced the following investment opportunities: Erection a new factory for production of Chorine /Caustic Soda – State Company for Petrochemical Industries Production of tractors, State Company for manufacture of cars and equipment Production of power transmission towers, State Company for Automotive Industry (SCAI) (Source: National Investment Commission)
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced preliminary oil exports for January of 102,485,497 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.306 million barrels per day (bpd), down from the 3.428 million bpd exported in December. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 101,062,366 barrels, while exports […]
By John Lee. Several publications have produced profiles of Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, the new nominee for the position of Iraqi Prime Minister: Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis (MECRA) Robert S. Ford, Middle East Institute (MEI) Chloe Cornish, Financial Times Brandon Wallace, Institute for the Study of War (ISW) China Global Television Network (CGTN)
By John Lee. Bahrain's Gulf Air has resumed services to Erbil International Airport (EIA). At the inaugural event in Erbil International Airport, Capt. Suhail Ismaeel said: “We’re happy to return to Erbil and operate direct flights to and from this Iraqi city ... With three weekly direct flights between Bahrain and Erbil supplemented with great […]
By Omar al-Jaffal for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi protesters demand UN protection from violence of authorities Iraqi protesters are seeking greater international attention to both their cause and attacks by security forces and armed groups, even […]
From Middle East Monitor, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi [Mohammed Tawfik Allawi] (pictured) has pledged to form a non-sectarian government. Allawi said in a televised speech after receiving his […]
By John Lee. Pakistan's Lucky Cement has reported that the greenfield expansion to its cement plant in Samawah is expected to reach commercial production in the second quarter of financial year 2020-21. In a statement, the company said: "Fabrication and erection work is in full swing and Project timelines are being met. "Necessary manpower and […]
By Sajad Jiyad for War on the Rocks. Sajad Jiyad is the managing director of Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies, an independent think tank based in Baghdad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As the fallout continues from the airstrikes that […]
The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has contributed CAD 20 million ($15 million) in support of UNFPA’s humanitarian response focusing on life-saving assistance aimed at alleviating the suffering of women and girls across Iraq. The three-year contribution will support UNFPA works in providing emergency obstetric care, and sexual and reproductive health […]
By Mohammad R. Kalantari and Ali Hashem, for Foreign Policy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Washington Doesn’t Understand Shiite Clerics in Iran or Iraq U.S. officials who praise Iraqi Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani while denouncing Iran’s supreme leader fail to grasp […]
