From the UNDP: UNDP's Report Signal Progress in Prosecutions, Stronger Convictions, and the Need for Continued Justice Reform The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council and with the generous support of the European Union, launched the Second Trial Monitoring Report, a comprehensive view of Iraq's progress in tackling high-level […]
By John Lee. The Federal Ministry of Oil has confirmed the completion of procedures for resuming the export of oil produced in the Kurdistan Region through Ceyhan Port (pictured), in accordance with the mechanisms outlined in the Budget Law and its amendments and within Iraq's OPEC production quota. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq imports over 50 kilograms of gold daily: Ministry Iraq's Development Road has Erbil's "complete support," President Nechirvan Barzani said in Baghdad on Saturday, despite objections that it bypasses the Kurdistan Region. Click here […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the conversion of the Qayyarah [Qayara] Gas Power Plant from simple-cycle to combined-cycle operation. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the State Company for Northern Electricity Production has been authorised to award the contract to 'ARGAN INT', following the completion of procedural requirements. […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Iraq is moving forward to legislate a trade union law in accordance with international labour standards With the participation of a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO), and as a significant step towards aligning Iraq's Trade unions law with international labour standards, the Labour and Civil Society Institutions […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced that construction has begun on IQD 90-billion [$69-million] Shaqlawa-Harir road. The 10-km development will include two overpasses. Project Details: Overpasses: Shaqlawa Industrial Zone - improved worker access. Mirawa Tunnel - better village connectivity. Regional Impact: Connects Soran District to Erbil Governorate. Strengthens Kurdistan Region-Iran trade […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday to oversee the progress of four major sewer projects in Abu Ghraib, Sabaa Al-Bour, Al-Wahda, and Al-Nahrawan, along with the Al-Rashidiya sewer project. The meeting included the Governor of Baghdad, senior officials, project managers, and contractor representatives. Al-Sudani reviewed project completion […]
By John Lee. Mindware, a value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with VMware, a Broadcom company, to enhance digital transformation across Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan. As part of this collaboration, Mindware will become an authorized distributor of VMware's comprehensive portfolio, including cutting-edge solutions in App Platform, Cloud […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has authorised the Ministry of Electricity to award and sign an EPC contract for the Dora [Doura] Thermal Power Plant project in Baghdad, valued at $480 million (excluding supervision and monitoring costs). As part of the agreement, the contractor will waive its claim to a sovereign payment […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has completed a new $43-million hospital in Deraluk, Amedi district, Duhok, to serve 250,000+ residents. State-of-the-art facility spanning 250,000 sqm, featuring advanced medical technology. 100-bed capacity with a full range of specialist and emergency services. Medical services offered: Emergency & primary care Six operating rooms (major & […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the Taawon Hypermarket shopping center in Al-Bayaa, Baghdad, on Wednesday, offering food and goods at subsidised prices. Through a televised conference, he also launched five additional shopping centers in Al-Hurriya, Al-Salihiya, Al-Shaab, Palestine Street, and Jamila, alongside construction work for 23 similar projects in Baghdad and […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has said it has intensified its preventive measures to combat the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and protect the country's livestock. The campaign is being led by the Veterinary Directorate, under the supervision of Dr. Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, Minister of Agriculture, and with direct oversight from Dr. […]
