From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will criminalization of homosexuality derail warming of Iraq-US ties? Iraq's parliament has voted to criminalize same-sex relations and other forms of what is described as "deviance." The wide-ranging amendment to Iraq's 1988 Anti-Prostitution […]
By John Lee. President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, welcomed four newly appointed ambassadors to Iraq at Salam Palace in Baghdad on Monday, April 29, 2024: Bahrain Ambassador Khalid Ahmed al-Mansour; Malta Ambassador George A. Said Zammit; Portugal Ambassador Fernando d'Orey; and Angola Ambassador Jose Martinez. Separate ceremonies were held earlier in the day […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In rare visit, Erdogan pushes for stronger Turkish stake in Iraq Despite the fanfare surrounding Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's tour of Baghdad and Erbil-his first in 13 years-ambiguities remain over longstanding grievances. A […]
By Michael Knights and Amir al-Kaabi, 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. Coordination Framework Militias Pass New Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation The Coordination Framework did not embarrass PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during his Washington DC visit […]
By Sarhang Hamasaeed, 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. Baghdad Is Ready for a New Chapter in U.S.-Iraq Relations Prime Minister al-Sudani's visit shows Iraq wants to move beyond security and needs U.S. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil export volumes for March, but has still not disclosed the value of oil exports for the month. This follows an increasing trend of delayed or missing oil export data from the Ministry. Total exports of crude oil: 106,112,038 barrels. Oil fields in central and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Deputy Minister of Oil for Refining Affairs emphasized the government's and ministry's focus on increasing refining capacity and improving production at national refineries to achieve self-sufficiency and gradually transition to exporting refined products to global markets. Deputy Minister Hamed Younis highlighted that the dedicated efforts of the South Refineries Company (SRC) […]
By John Lee. The Council of the European Union has extended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 30 April 2026. The new commitment involves a budget allocation of almost EUR 66 million [$64 million]. Full statement from EUAM: EUAM Iraq: Council extends the […]
By John Lee. Iraqi has passed an amendment to existing legislation, officially called the Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law, which bans same-sex relations. According to reports, anyone in a same-sex relationship could now be jailed for ten to fifteen years; people identifying differently from their biological sex could be jailed for one to three years; and […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): The IBBC Agritech Committee hosted the Iraqi Agriculture Minister, H.E. Abbas Jebur Al Maliky [Dr. Abbas Jabber Al-Maliki] for a three-day introduction visit to British agricultural capabilities, UK ministers, shadow ministers and IBBC members. Led by Dr Amet Selman of AAA Holding, the Agritech committee chairman, and Mr […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with Jamie Burrows, CEO of Vertical Future, a company specializing in vertical farming technology, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh. The Prime Minister expressed his desire to collaborate with the global company to bring advanced agricultural technology to Iraq, which […]
By John Lee. Japan's Nissan Motor Corporation has appointed Al Sour as its official and registered distributor in Federal Iraq. According to a statement from Nissan, this strategic collaboration will commence with the establishment of several sales, service, and spare parts facilities across key cities, including Baghdad, Najaf, Mosul, and Zakho, as well as other […]
