By John Lee. Air India has commenced twice-weekly flights between Najaf and Lucknow. Return flights will be operated on Mondays and Thursdays. (Source: Air India)
Air India starts Najaf-Lucknow service
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Iraq Britain Business Council Launches Women’s Group
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced that it has launched it’s ‘IBBC Women’s Group’, dedicated to empowering and advancing women’s careers and networks across all areas of business in Iraq, the Middle East and Internationally. Under the Chairmanship of Samar Thamer of AMS Iraq and coordinated by IBBC’s Agne Abramauskaite and Ashley Goodall, the […]
Conflict over Shiite and Sunni Endowments in Mosul
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Conflict over Shiite and Sunni Endowments erupts in Mosul The northern Iraqi city of Mosul is on guard about the possibility of an outbreak of sectarian strife between Sunnis […]
KRG "suspends Oil Exports to Iran"
By John Lee. The Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) has reportedly suspended oil exports to Iran. According to Anadolu Agency, the KRG’s Ministry of Finance and Economy did not specify a reason for the move, and "it remains unclear whether the suspension is linked to U.S. sanctions on Iran." (Source: Anadolu Agency) (Source: Tasnim, under Creative […]
GardaWorld Weekly Security Report
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 […]
IBBC completes Largest Ever Trade Mission to Baghdad
IBBC completes Trade Mission to Baghdad with largest ever delegation of UK, International & Iraqi Businesses 9-12 Feb 2019 The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) visited numerous Iraqi government ministers and officials during a highly successful trade mission to Baghdad on 9-12 February 2019. The delegation was the largest ever led to the Republic of […]
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Iraq's Improving Economy Boosts Zain's Results
By John Lee. In its consolidated financial results for the full-year 2018, telecommunications group Zain reports that the improving socio-economic situation sweeping Iraq is providing the much-needed stimulus to support Zain Iraq’s turnaround efforts. The company said in a statement: "The operation performed exceptionally well when compared to the previous year. Revenues and net profit […]
Asiacell Iraq benefits from Improved Security, Economy
By John Lee. Asiacell Iraq has reported that it has benefitted from improvements in the security and economic situation in the country paving the way for network expansion and reconnections. The telecommunications company said its revenue was "stable" at QAR 4.4 billion, compared to QAR 4.5 billion in 2017. EBITDA was up 6% to QAR […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Medical Director, International Medical Corps National Administration Officer, WFP - World Food Programme Electoral Officer - Training and Procedures Adviser, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Political Affairs Officer, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Administration Associate -Travel, UNAMI […]
Tags: featured, International Medical Corps, jobs in Iraq, UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), World Food Programme (WFP)
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Project Manager, Save the Children National Professional Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation), WHO - World Health Organization Technical Officer, WHO - World Health Organization Human Resources and Travel Associate, UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services Information Management Officer, UNOPS - United […]
Tags: featured, jobs in Iraq, Save the Children, UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), World Health Organization (WHO)
Basrah Gas Company to Increase Capacity by 40%
By John Lee. Shell has reportedly announced that the Basrah Gas Company (BGC) has taken a "final investment decision (FID)" on its growth programme, which will increase BGC’s capacity by 40 percent. According to Oil and Gas Middle East, the decision was taken with the support of all BGC's shareholders: South Gas Company (SOC), Shell […]
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Taq Taq Oil Reserves Update
Genel Energy has announced that McDaniel and Associates ('McDaniel') has completed the competent person's report ('CPR') relating to the oil reserves at Taq Taq as at 31 December 2018. Field performance in 2018, and notably the success of the TT-29w well drilled on the northern flank of the field, has led to an upwards technical revision […]