TBI Vision reports that Middle East subscription video-on-demand service Icflix is being launched in Iraq through a partnership with mobile telco Asiacell. Both prepaid and postpaid Asiacell customers will be able to subscribe to the icflix library of content for a monthly fee of 10,000 IQD (US$8.56), a weekly fee of IQD4,000 or a daily […]
By Mohammed A. Salih for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In a scene surprising to many, a smiling Nouri al-Maliki disembarked from an Iraqi airliner July 18 in the city of Sulaimaniyah and was received by senior officials from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan […]
UNHCR in Iraq welcomes new funding announced by the Government of Italy of €441,500 to help support the restoration of essential infrastructure in Diyala Governorate. The project aims to provide infrastructural support to restore public services, helping to facilitate the reintegration of returning displaced Iraqis in Saadiya and Jalawla districts - areas which were briefly […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Engineer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Information Systems Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Electrician, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Education Specialist, Baghdad (Iraqi Nationals Only), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Child Protection Specialist, Baghdad, (Iraqi nationals […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: CCCM Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Hygiene Promotion Officer, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Casual Labor Supervisor, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Developing Training Material on Positive Discipline at Schools, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) General Coordinator, Médecins du Monde Publications Manager ME […]
This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In Mosul, Locals Wage Psychological Warfare Against ISIS As rumours about a campaign to push the extremist Islamic State group out of Mosul continue, the city’s residents mount a number […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Ibrahim Al-Jaafari received a copy of credentials of the new Hungarian Ambassador Mr Attila Tar, on 3 August 2016, at the ministry headquarters. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations and means to promote them to serve the interest of the two friendly peoples. The minister wished the new […]
Turkish Airlines has commenced direct between Erbil and Gaziantep Airport. Starting today (Friday), roundtrip flights will be operated 2 times per week in both directions. (Source: Turkish Airlines)
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi government recently announced the launch of an effort to remove signs of militarization from the country's cities. The Interior Ministry issued a statement July 17 to that effect, based on directives […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Thursday. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Fighter and remotely […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Barack Obama says ISIL is shifting tactics as the US-led coalition makes gains against the group in Iraq. The US president touted gains in the campaign against ISIL but cautioned that the group […]
By John Lee. Iraq's crude oil production in July rose to 4.632 million bpd, compared with 4.559 million bpd in June, and its highest level since January's 4.775 million bpd according to Reuters. Exports from the southern ports rose to an average daily rate of 3.202 million bpd in July, up from 3.175 million bpd in […]
