Archive | 2023

Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy Launches Laserfiche

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy Launches Laserfiche: A Digital Transformation Milestone Against Corruption E-governance represents a fundamental shift in the way governments around the world are embracing their mission. By harnessing the potential of technology, Governments are able to establish clear administrative objectives, enhance the quality of public services, make […]

Climate Adaption Key to Iraq's Stability and Economic Development

By Sarhang Hamasaeed, Mac Skelton and Zmkan Ali Saleem, for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Climate Adaption Key to Iraq's Stability and Economic Development As water scarcity grows, Iraq's government needs a comprehensive […]

Turkish Firm to Evaluate Revival of Mosul & Basra

By John Lee. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has awarded Turkish-based ARFADA YENİ TİCARİ EKONOMİK SOSYAL DANIŞMANLIK HİZMETLERİ LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ a contract for "Final External Project Evaluation of Reviving Mosul & Basra Old Cities projects (phases I &II)." The contract value is $36,250. According to UNGM: "The External Final Evaluation shall aims […]

Belgium Contribution Supports Demining in Iraq

Belgium Contribution Enables UNMAS Iraq to Continue Supporting the Government and the National Mine Action Operators The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes a renewed contribution of EUR 750,000 (approximately USD 802,000) from the Government of Belgium, in support of life-saving mine action activities in Iraq. Activities will include delivering sustainable and […]

Some Allies of Iran want Higher Value for Iraqi Blood

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside story: As Iraqis confront the US, some allies of Iran want higher value for Iraqi blood The war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has over the past month made clear that […]

Standard Chartered Iraq hires new CEO

By John Lee. Standard Chartered Iraq has reportedly named Jamil Choucair as its new CEO. According to The Banker, Mr Choucair has held numerous banking positions in the past, and was previously the general manager and country head of Audi Bank Iraq. More here. (Source: The Banker)

New Financial Investigations Handbook for Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq has launched a new Financial Investigations Handbook, which it describes as a practical guide for conducting parallel, integrated financial investigations, for use by investigative judges and institutions who are responsible for conducting criminal investigations. Full statement from UNDP: This week, Iraq took a significant […]

Fly Baghdad Banned from flying in EU

The European Commission updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, because they do not meet international safety standards. Ensuring the highest level of air safety for Europeans and all other travelling passengers is at the very heart of […]

Militia Hair-Pulling over Who are the Truest Muqawama

By Hamdi Malik and Michael Knights, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Militia Hair-Pulling Over Who Are The Truest Muqawama Given a couple of days of Gaza-related ceasefire, muqawama leaders went back to old […]

Green Future for Iraq - Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign

Green Future for Iraq - A Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign In alignment with Iraq's Prime Minister's vision to foster environmental sustainability, a new nationwide tree-planting campaign is set to be launched by the United Nations agencies in Iraq in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, the Mayoralty of Baghdad, the Department of Media and […]

Galiawa Group Opens New Steel Factory in Erbil

By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has inaugurated the Van Steel Iron Factory in Erbil. According to a statement from the KRG, the factory, operated by Galiawa Group, is now the largest iron and steel facility in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. In his speech, Prime Minister Barzani thanked Galiawa Group for their […]