By John Lee. Iraq has reportedly increased its supply of crude oil to Jordan from 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 15,000 bpd. Jordan's state-run Petra News Agency cites the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources as saying that the increase took effect from the start of August. The oil will be supplied to the […]
By Muhammed Fansa for Enab Baladi. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sanctions and rehabilitation costs impede operation of the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline After the first visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, to Syria, and his meeting with the […]
By John Lee. As part of the broader digital transformation plan, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched its Citizen Complaint System. This system aims to enhance citizen engagement, government responsiveness, and overall efficiency in public service delivery. It aims to reduce the use of paper and routine procedures while valuing the time and rights […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani reviewed initial plans and overall outlines for a large tourist complex in central Baghdad on Sunday. The project proposal was submitted by the Qatari Investment Holding Company [Estithmar Holding], specialized in real estate development and investment in tourist destinations. Pictures provided by the Media Office of the […]
By John Lee. A British court has supported a decision by the trustees of a pension scheme to petition to have the scheme's sponsoring employers, Biwater, wound up. The decision could lead to the potential liquidation of Biwater, which has projects in Basra, and in Iraqi Kurdistan. As at 19th May 2023, Biwater owed the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has announced that a suspect in the theft of approx $2.5 billion from the Iraqi tax authorities has being extradited from Jordan to Iraq. The theft of 3.7 trillion Iraqi dinars ($2.5 billion) from the General Tax Authority's account at the state-run Rafidain Bank is sometimes referre to […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has blocked the messaging app Telegram, citing concerns relating to national security and "societal peace". In a statement on Facebook, the Ministry also said that the block was "in order to preserve the personal data of citizens," which it says Telegram has mishandled. It adds that the company […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has started to export potatoes to the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement from the KRG, more orders are expected. Full statement from KRG: The agricultural sector in the Kurdistan Region is experiencing remarkable growth, particularly in the area of potato cultivation. This progress is evidenced […]
By John Lee. Iraq has imposed an extra 60-percent customs duty on imported carpets and rugs (customs codes 57023230 and 57023210) from all countries and sources. This tariff will remain in effect for four years without any reductions, and it will also include monitoring of the local market during this period. According to a statement […]
By David S Cloud, for the Wall Street Journal. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Cracks Down on Dollar Smuggling Under Pressure From U.S. Washington aims to stop the flow of dollars to Iran. Click here to read the full article […]
By Yerevan Saeed for the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq and Egypt Boost Diplomacy, but GCC Remains the Linchpin Increasing diplomatic engagements between Iraq and Egypt are helping to advance a more ambitious […]
Iraq eliminates trachoma as a public health problem The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Iraq for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the fifth country in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region to achieve this milestone. "The success of Iraq's national trachoma programme has shown what can be achieved with national leadership and […]
