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Strategic Urban Development of the Pilgrimage Governorates

UN-Habitat and UNDP are helping Iraq to address strategic urban development of the Pilgrimage governorates of Najaf and Karbala. Nearly thirty Iraqi officials convened in the holy city of Karbala, on 22-23 August 2017, to partake in an intensive two-day workshop titled “Governorate Urban Strategies for the Pilgrimage Cluster: Meeting the SDGs in Iraq". The […]

Visiting Baghdad’s Checkpoint Of Injustice

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. Ramadi doctor Raed Samir is seriously considering moving out of the central Iraqi province of Anbar. But it’s not because of the security or the economy there. It’s because of […]

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 […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Note: ISX will be closed starting from Sep. 1, 2017 to Sep. 5, 2017 due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Adha. The next session will be held on Wednesday (Sep. 6, 2017). Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 31st Aug 2017). Please click here to download a table […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Child Protection Project Manager, Baghdad, Save the Children Field Manager, Save the Children Area Manager, Baghdad/Salah Al Din (SAD), Save the Children Health Program Manager, Save the Children Field Manager, Baghdad, Save the Children Safety and Security Manager, Baghdad, Save the Children Medical […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Administrative Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) A WASH Cluster Co-Coordinator, Action contre la Faim - ACF International Emergency Coordinator, International Rescue Committee (IRC) (Source: UN)

Sonangol to return to Qayara and Najmah Oil Fields

By John Lee. Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi, Luiebi] held a meeting with Edson Dos Santos, a director of Angolan oil company Sonangol, saying that he required the company to restart work in the Qayara and Najmah oil fields. According to a statement from the Ministry of Oil, Edison said his company was ready […]

Iraqi Government Announces Liberation of Tal Afar

The global coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria congratulates Prime Minister Al-Abadi and all Iraqi forces on their stunning victory today in Tal Afar and northern Ninewah province, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said today. Under the command of the Iraqi prime minister, all branches of the Iraqi […]

Govt Settles in First Lawsuit on Trump Muslim Ban

From the American Civil Liberties Union. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Trump administration today settled with the plaintiffs in the first legal challenge to the president’s original executive order, which sought to bar travelers from certain majority Muslim countries from entering […]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, coalition […]

Holiday Security Announcement from US Embassy

U.S. Embassy Baghdad is aware of reports of increased threats of attacks in Baghdad during the Eid Al-Adha holiday. In response, the U.S. Embassy has restricted movement of its employees from September 1 – 5 outside of the international zone in Baghdad. In addition, the U.S. Embassy is restricting movement of its employees on September […]

KRG to pay $1bn to Pearl in "Full and Final Settlement"

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will immediately pay $1 billion to the Pearl Consortium, including Dana Gas, and its partners to settle a long-running legal dispute. In a joint press release, the Kurdistan Regional Government and Pearl Consortium announced the "full and final settlement" between the two parties. Below is the full press release: Settlement […]