From International Crisis Group. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions After years of fraught relations, Ankara and Baghdad are charting a course toward rapprochement. But much depends on how the two sides (and other parties) […]
By John Lee. Former Iraqi president Barham Salih has been reportedly been chosen as the new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Unconfirmed media reports say he will start a five-year term leading the Geneva-based refugee agency from the start of January. He would replace Filippo Grandi, an Italian diplomat who has served two […]
By John Lee. Al Aliaa for Travel and Tourism Company has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to: "Support the conducting of Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Financial Education (FE) Training of entrepreneurs in Dohuk, Sulaymaniyah, Erbil and Ninwa Governorates. 14 September-19 October 2025." The contract value was not disclosed. […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Launches the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People 2026-2030 On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Iraq launched the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a series of recommendations on tackling corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan. The recommendations are included in its report on the second phase of the Trial Monitoring Programme on grand corruption cases in the region. Expand Judicial Specialization: Replicate the Fourth Erbil Criminal Court model in […]
By Hayder Al Shakeri for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq 2025 election: Reform candidates pushed out by a system that rejects change Hopes that reform of Iraq's political system would be possible from within have been dashed […]
By John Lee. Abeer Alshimal Company For General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Restoration of four boreholes in Sinjar (Lot 1 - Gohbal village and Hay Al- Moudafeen)." The contract value was stated in Iraqi dinars as IQD 664,481,000 [approximately $500,000]. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Norway's DNO ASA has announced a major scaling-up of operations in the Kurdistan Region after surpassing 500 million barrels of cumulative oil production from the Tawke licence, where it holds a 75 percent operating stake. Drilling will resume next week after a 2.5-year spending pause, beginning with a new production well in the […]
By John Lee. Egypt's Edita Food Industries will direct part of its planned EGP 4-billion ($84 million) investment budget for next year toward expanding production in Iraq. Chairman and Managing Director Hani Berzi told Asharq Business that Edita's programme in Iraq includes installing a new production line at a factory the company bought recently, with operations scheduled […]
By John Lee. SpaceX (Starlink) has held talks in Baghdad as Iraq moves into the final stages of issuing satellite-internet licences, including one for the US company. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received the delegation on Thursday, in the presence of US Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris. The meeting reviewed licensing procedures, potential cooperation in communications […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Corruption remains a persistent threat to public accountability and undermines trust in public institutions. While the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to promote integrity through policies, legislation, and institutional reforms, […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Contest over nominees for premiership, ministries heats up in Iraq Reports of intense negotiations over the shape of Iraq's next government are whipping local media into a fervor. Experts suggest growing contention over […]
