By Baria Alamuddin, for Arab News. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Militia state or transport hub: Iraq can't be both The unveiling of a bounty of megaprojects should be Baghdad's moment of decision: Does it want to perpetuate its isolation […]
By Mohammed Muayad Koperly and Haider Zaki Qasim, for Iraq Business News. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Supreme Federal Court's Nullification of the Khor Abdullah Agreement: Reshaping Iraq-Kuwait Maritime Boundaries and Sovereignty As a reader interested in geopolitical affairs […]
By John Lee. During an inspection visit to the Najaf Refinery, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil emphasized the ministry's commitment to enhancing and expanding the refining capacities of national refineries. The goal is to support dedicated efforts in line with the ministry's objectives, including improving the quality of petroleum […]
By John Lee. Irish-based Petrel Resources has claimed that an updated Merjan oil field development proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Oil with a view to finalising a licence agreement. The company claims to have an interest in Iraq's Block 6 in the Western Desert, subject to ratification. Full text of the company […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Sheikh Sami al-Majun. Sheikh Sami was a highly respected tribal leader from Samawah in the south of Iraq. After 2003 Sheikh Sami returned to Iraq and as member of the first parliamentary assembly participated in […]
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Petroleum Sector Chronicle - Convergence of Challenges and Existential Threats Preface, Introduction and Executive Summary My new book, Iraq Petroleum Sector Chronicle-Volume 5, covers the dramatic 2014, year of converging challenges […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein welcomed the French Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Eric Chevallier. During their meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest aimed at enhancing the bilateral relations between the two friendly nations. One of the key topics on the agenda was the upcoming Third Baghdad Conference on Cooperation and […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Minister of Construction, Housing and Public Works, has said that the designs have been completed for more than 20 sites that were chosen for new residential cities. Bengin Rikani [Bangin Rekani] made the comment at a conference in Baghdad. (Source: MOCH)
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran's oil minister said his ministry has inked good agreements with neighboring Iraq in the field of exporting gas, collecting associated (flare) gas and also exporting technical-engineering services in […]
By Noor Kareem, for the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Empowering Iraq: The $27 Billion Deal for Iraq's Energy Sufficiency This past July, Iraq and France's TotalEnergies finalized the Gas Growth Integrated Project, a $27 […]
By Natasha Hall and Husam Sobhi, for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Whose Water Is It Anyway: How Political Violence and Corruption Has Become Iraq's Existential Challenge Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah was once a […]
By Fehim Tastekin for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Explainer: Why Iraq's Kirkuk has reached brink of conflict Tensions flare up in Kirkuk ahead of provincial elections in December amid Arab and Turkmen fears of renewed Kurdish control […]
