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Reconstruction: Reviving the Spirit of Mosul

Reconstruction and recovery in Iraq: Reviving the Spirit of Mosul The ‘Revive the Spirit of Mosul’ Initiative was presented on 30 June 2018 during the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee. Launched by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in February 2018, the Mosul Initiative is conceived in partnership with the Iraqi Government to integrate the […]

Oil Exports Rise in June

By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced interim oil exports for June of 105,640,160 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.521 million barrels per day (bpd), an increase from the 3.490 bpd exported in May. These exports were entirely from the southern terminals, with no exports registered from Kirkuk via Ceyhan. Revenues for […]

Oil Ministry Finalises Export Figures for May

By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced final oil exports for May of 108,175,920 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.490 million barrels per day (bpd), an increase from the 3.340 bpd exported in April. These exports were entirely from the southern terminals, with no exports registered from Kirkuk via Ceyhan. Revenues for […]

Video: Manual Election Recount to begin on Tuesday

From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The mandate for Iraq's parliament has expired - with no new leadership confirmed. The country's still waiting for the results of a manual recount of suspect ballots from last month's election. That's due […]

76 Iraqi Civilians Killed in June

A total of 76 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 129 injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in June 2018*, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The figures include ordinary citizens and others considered civilian at the time of death or injury, […]

Coalition Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq

Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Between June 25-July 1, coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes, consisting of 39 engagements, in Iraq and […]

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 […]

Video: Iraq’s Largest Indoor Water Park Opens

From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As the summer heat increases in Iraq, Baghdad residents now get to enjoy a new water park, opened as a trial-run in the capital during the Eid al-Fitr religious holiday. The park’s capacity is […]

$8m Project to plant 70,000 Date Palms

By John Lee. An Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim foundation is reportedly planning to plant a total of 70,000 date palms south of Baghdad. According to Reuters, it has already planted 16,000 date trees outside Karbala [Kerbala]. The scheme is backed by a state loan of IQD 10 billion ($8.43 million). (Source: Reuters)

Iraq Sets up National Authority to Manage Environment

Iraq Sets up National Authority to Mobilize Global Climate Finance, Manage Environment and Climate Change Challenges On June 2018, Iraq has established a high-powered National Designated Authority to help mobilize global climate funding in support of dealing with pressures imposed by a range of environmental and climate change-related issues. This was announced by the Iraqi […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Spécialiste Administrateur, Terre des hommes (Tdh) Roving WASH Project Manager, Terre des hommes (Tdh) Data Coordination Assistant, ICMP - International Commission on Missing Persons IT Solutions Associate, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Psychosocial Area Coordinator, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Data Coordination Officer, ICMP - International Commission on Missing Persons International Cash Based Assistance Specialist, UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Logistics Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Financial Verification Expert, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) National Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, UNAMI Baseline Assessment […]