Finland contributes funding to accelerate stabilization in newly liberated areas The Republic of Finland is providing US$1,13 million (€1 million) to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support stabilization in areas newly liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The Finnish contribution will be allocated to UNDP’s Funding Facility for […]
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced plans for two new hotels in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf, in a deal announced with Bukhamseen Group For Real Estate, Tourism, General Trading & Contracting Company. Located just 800m from the Imam Ali Holy Shrine, the third holiest site for the estimated 200 million followers of the Shia […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Social Protection Officer (UNAMI) Finance Officer (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) Human Resources Officer (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) Rapid Response Project Officer - Assessment (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) Rapid Response Project Officer - Cash Distribution […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Monday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Tuesday. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports Strikes in Syria Attack and remotely […]
To mark the closure of a comprehensive informal settlement upgrading intervention in Erbil, a community development centre and a neighbourhood park were opened today in Kurani Ainkawa. The Improving Housing Delivery System in Erbil - Upgrading of Kurani Ainkawa Informal Settlement project is funded by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), and implemented by the United […]
By John Lee. Monaco-based Unaoil , which has been accused of widespread bribery and corruption in the Iraqi oil industry, has issued a statement claiming that it has been the victim of an extortion attempt. The full statement from Unaoil follows: Unaoil can confirm it has been the victim of a four-month extortion attempt by […]
By John Lee. A senior Iraqi oil official has told Reuters that international oil companies (IOCs) have warned of delays to projects to increase its crude oil output if the Iraqi government insists on drastic spending cuts this year. Investments by IOCs are repaid with crude oil, which has become a problem since oil prices […]
By John Lee. Reuters reports that Iraq has raised the interest rate its $1.3-billion local bond issue in order to boost sales. The Central Bank (CBI) increased the rate from 6 percent to 8 percent, with the new rate applying to the whole issue regardless of when they were bought. The sales period will remain […]
By John Lee. Iraq has deliberately shut down large areas of the country's internet to help prevent cheating in national exams. Internet advocacy group SMEX has an email from one Iraqi ISP confirming the action, and saying that it came about due to an official request made by the country's Ministry of Communications, according to […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Sunday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Monday. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Bomber, fighter and […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraq: Programme Assistant (UNICEF) Logistics Officer (UNICEF) Social Protection Officer (UNICEF) International Climate Change Consultant (UNDP) Livelihoods Technical Advisor (Relief International) Livelihoods Project Manager (Danish Refugee Council, DRC) Assistant Humanitarian Liaison Officer (UNAMI) Programme Assistant (UNAMI) Liaison Officer / Translator (UNOPS) (Source: UN) (Recruitment image via Shutterstock)
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported that 31 banks and 18 remittance companies took part in its currency auction on Tuesday. A total of $128,807,180 sold at a price of 1182 Iraqi Dinars (IQD) per dollar. (Source: Central Bank of Iraq)
