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BL Harbert to build New US Consulate in Erbil

The US Department of State has awarded the construction contract for the new US Consulate Complex in Erbil to BL Harbert International of Birmingham, Alabama. The new Consulate Complex will include a Chancery, Marine residence, housing, support facilities and facilities for the community. The architect for the project is EYP of Albany, New York. (Source: […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: IT Officer, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Internship for Market Assessment, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Child Protection Specialist ( Legal & Policy Framework), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Chief of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Logistics Manager, International Medical Corps […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Internship for Market Assessment, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Business Advisor, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Protection Cluster Co-Coordinator, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Logistics and Procurement Manager, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Project Officer, World Vision Security Advisor, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Programme Quality Manager, […]

U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, conducting 24 strikes consisting of 62 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, […]

New Oil Exploration Blocks Announced

By John Lee. Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi] (pictured) has announced exploration and rehabilitation projects for nine exploration blocks in Iraq. These include the onshore exploration blocks of Khudher Al-Mai, Jabal Sanam [Jebel Sinam, Jebel Sanam] and Umm-Qasr on the Kuwaiti border; the Sindbad, Huwaiza, Shihabi, Zurbatia and Naft Khana blocks on the Iranian […]

China offers Iraq $11.7m for Reconstruction

By John Lee. The Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that China will provide 80 million yuan ($11.7 million) in new financial aid to the Iraqi government for post-war reconstruction. In a letter to Iraqi President Fuad Masum, delivered by the Chinese Ambassador to Iraq Mr. Chen Weisheng, the Chinese President China added that China […]

Kurdistan to Export Potatoes to Russia

By John Lee. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is to export potatoes to Russia. According to a report from Basnews, production has exceeded demand, allowing 500 tons of the product will be exported to Russia this year. Speaking at the opening of a factory to produce fried potato chips, the KRG's Minister for Agriculture, Abdulsattar […]

NIC announces Investment Opportunities

The Ministry of Transport in cooperation with the National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced investment opportunities for commercial, industrial and agricultural purposes according to the location of each lot of land. Investors willing to invest lands referred to are required to send their applications to the Ministry of transport/ Investment Dept. Or to NIC: [email protected] Or […]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, […]

Experts discuss Future of Iraq’s Economy at IBBC Retreat

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) held its annual weekend retreat on 7-9 July at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Park, a venue dedicated to the advancement of international societal issues through constructive dialogue. Around 60 IBBC Members and guest speakers attended this unique event to discuss pressing issues on the future of Iraq’s economy, prospects and […]

Bell Helicopter wins $22m Contract Extension

Bell Helicopter Textron has been awarded a $22,050,000 modification to foreign military sales (Iraq) contract W58RGZ-15-C-0070 for one additional year of contractor logistics support (CLS) and adding Iraq's Bell 407GX helicopters to the fleet being covered by that CLS, as well as procuring 407GX spare parts for repair efforts to those aircraft. Work will be […]