From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq sees rapid growth in private universities amid concerns over quality and accountability The number of private universities and colleges in Iraq has surged dramatically, with three new institutions opening annually, according to the […]
From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "We hold them responsible for the blood of our youth": Five years on, impunity prevails for violations against Tishreen protesters On the five-year anniversary of the Tishreen protests, Amnesty International's research reveals a […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has identified irregularities in the operations of several exchange companies regarding the sale of U.S. dollars allocated to travellers. A recent audit and monitoring of company practices revealed that some exchange firms have been charging citizens a commission of 50,000 dinars for purchasing dollars, double the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Integrity Commission and China's National Supervisory [Oversight] Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, pursuing fugitives, and recovering assets. The agreement aims to align efforts with the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting transparency and clean governance. Iraq's Integrity Commission head, Judge Haider Hanoun, emphasized the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil export volumes for August, but has again not disclosed the value of oil exports for the month. This continues the practice of delayed or missing oil export data from the Ministry. Total exports of crude oil: 105,845,599 barrels. Exports from the oil fields in […]
Second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership launched in Iraq The Government of Iraq officially launched yesterday the second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership in Iraq, an initiative spearheaded and funded by the Government of the Netherlands. This four-year initiative, with a total investment of USD 46 million, aims to provide comprehensive crticial support to refugees, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced that the Nasiriyah International Airport project has reached over 56% completion, with significant progress following the resolution of obstacles faced by the Chinese contractor. Key Data: Project: Nasiriyah International Airport Completion Rate: 56% Total Workers: 450 Machinery in Use: Over 120 units Main Buildings: Passenger terminal […]
By the Iraq Watch Group, part of the London School of Economics (LSE) Middle East Centre. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Centralisation of Authority within Iraq's Judiciary Undermines the Rule of Law On 30 May 2024, the Court of Cassation, […]
On September 23, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein and Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Retno Marsudi signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and services passport holders of both countries. The agreement aims to strengthen friendly relations and develop diplomatic cooperation between the two countries, based on the principle […]
By John Lee. World-grain.com has published an information-packed article on the grain and flour market in Iraq. Written by Susan Reidy, Focus on Iraq includes data from the International Grains Council (IGC) and the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Click here to read the report. (Source: World-grain.com)
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 26th September 2024). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 1,800.5 2.2% 15.9% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for vessel maintenance and repair to Iraq, valued at an estimated $65 million. The principal contractor will be Amentum, which was created in 2020 by the sale of AECOM's Management Services business to affiliates of Lindsay Goldberg and […]
