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21 New Career Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Reporting Officer, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Budget Analyst, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Driver/Dispatcher (two posts), United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Communication/Public Information Associate, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Senior Protection Assistant, Samarra, United Nations Assistance […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Nutrition Manager, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Executive Assistant to the DCD P/O, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Logistics Associate, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Protection Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Human Resources and Admin Coordinator, Norwegian […]

FLSmidth $200m Contract with Iraq Cement Co

Danish-based FLSmidth has signed a contract worth more than $200 million with the Iraqi Cement Company, to supply a total of 6,000 tonnes of cement per day to the production line for the Al Muthana region. The contract is a full EPC order, comprising engineering, all FLSmidth equipment supplies, erection and construction, as well as […]

NIC Boss urges UK to relax Visa Rules

The Chairman of Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr Sami Al Araji, has called for the UK Government to relax its rules on visas for visiting Iraqi business people, and to alter its travel advice for Iraq on the basis that much of the country is safe for business people to travel to. Addressing a […]

Video: Elite Iraq forces push into Mosul

From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Jihadist fighters unleashed a deluge of bombs and gunfire Friday on Iraqi forces punched into the streets of Mosul for the first time, forcing some units into a partial pullback:

Military Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted […]

'Steady Progress' As Some Iraqi Forces Reach Mosul

Iraqi security forces and Kurdish peshmerga fighters are gaining ground in the battle for Mosul, with some forces reaching the northern Iraqi city, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said today. "Some Iraqi forces have reached Mosul, and others continue advancing toward the city, making steady progress as [the Islamic State of Iraq and the […]

Iran has 'No Problem' Mediating between Iraq, Turkey

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said Tehran is ready to mediate between Baghdad and Ankara after the Iraqi prime minister condemned Turkey’s insistence on participation in retaking the Daesh-held city of Mosul. Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Sunday, Rahimpour pointed to recent remarks made by Head of the […]

Milestone in Refugee Rights in Iraq

UNHCR, Ministry of Interior achieve milestone in refugee rights in Iraq with new memorandum signing UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Permanent Committee for Refugees at the Ministry of Interior have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the protection of refugees and asylum seekers in Iraq. The agreement was signed by Dr […]

Further Payment Received for Tawke Oil Exports

DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today reported receipt of USD 31.33 million from the Kurdistan Regional Government as payment towards August crude oil deliveries to the export market from the Tawke field. The funds, to be shared pro-rata by DNO and partner Genel Energy plc, include USD 26.27 million toward the monthly […]

The Growth of the Iraqi Tech Ecosystem

By Hal Miran, Editor-in-Chief, Bite.Tech. It might be surprising to know that the region of the Middle East has become a blossoming entrepreneurial, tech startup hub. From Jordan to Lebanon and Iran to Egypt, the region has made significant progress with innovation driving tech startup growth. Israel has more startups per capita than anywhere else […]