By Robert Cole, for the AMAR International Charitable Foundation. The AMAR-led initiative to bring to an end the horrors of religious persecution, which began with a series of high-level conferences in Windsor Castle, has now led to Baghdad. The November event, held over two days in the Iraqi capital, attracted more than 200 delegates, including senior […]
Empowering women in Iraq through Gender Equality Tool Seal Gender mainstreaming is the cornerstone of development and peacebuilding, it occupied a very important part in SDGs and Agenda 2030. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had developed an assessment tool to track gender equality in the public institutions, in order to create a baseline and […]
By John Lee. Iraqi officials have reportedly tried to quell fears that dams could collapse, as water reservoirs approach capacity after a very wet winter. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Water Resources told AFP: "We are in control of the dams and reservoir levels ... We are not worried about their safety or stability." […]
Iran’s Top General Unveils Plan for Air Defense Cooperation with Iraq Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said Tehran and Baghdad have agreed to launch air defense cooperation to combat possible threats to Iran’s western border. Briefing reporters on the results of a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart […]
Genel Energy has announced the appointment of Dr. Bill Higgs as Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors, with immediate effect. Esa Ikaheimonen, Chief Financial Officer, has also been appointed to the Board. Dr. Higgs joined Genel as Chief Operating Officer in October 2017, and has since led on the […]
President Hassan Rouhani has called for Iran and neighbouring Iraq to expand their gas and electricity dealings and boost bilateral trade to $20 billion, state TV reported, despite difficulties caused by US sanctions against Tehran. “The plans to export electricity and gas and hopefully oil continue and we are ready to expand these contacts not […]
WHO, UNFPA and UNICEF reiterate their commitment to Universal Health Coverage for every person, anywhere, anytime in Iraq Today, as the world commemorates World Health Day with the theme, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), WHO, UNFPA and UNICEF recommit to supporting the Government of Iraq ensure that every person in Iraq has access to quality health […]
Genel Energy has announced that, at the bondholder meeting held today, the Company's proposal was adopted and the waiver of the dividend restriction in 2019 has been confirmed. With respect to the 2018 financial year, a year in which free cash flow totalled $164 million, the Board has accordingly recommended a final dividend of 10¢ per […]
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. This article may also be downloaded here in pdf format. Restraining the Game-Changer: A Decade of Uneven Development in Iraq Petroleum Sector* Abstract and Introduction The development of the Iraqi petroleum sector […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced a new investment opportunity in Iraq: Rehabilitation of plants, State Company for Phosphates (Source: National Investment Commission) (Picture: Business opportunity word cloud, from ibreakstock/Shutterstock)
GardaWorld, a global leader in comprehensive security and risk management, has made its weekly security report available to Iraq Business News readers. Prepared by GardaWorld's Risk Analysis Team in Iraq, this essential report includes short- and medium-term outlooks on the security situation, reports and commentary on recent significant events, and a detailed overview of developments […]
Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment, Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, said that Iraq has offered Saudi companies and investors 186 investment opportunities. Speaking at a joint press conference with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Thamir Al-Ghadhban, Al-Qasabi said the two countries have decided to set up a joint Saudi-Iraqi business council to exchange investment opportunities. […]
