By Ahmed Tabaqchali (pictured), CIO of Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. While Iraq’s war against terror is far from over, the conclusion of the Mosul offensive should mark the high point in the cost of […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 13th July 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD782 (-2.8%) / $802 (-2.8%) (weekly change) (-18.5% and -15.3% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
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 […]
The Government of the UK has contributed an additional US$5.2 million to UNDP’s Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS), which finances fast-track initiatives in areas liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This brings the UK’s total contribution to FFS to US$15 million to date. Based on priorities identified by the Government […]
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations political mission in Iraq until 31 July 2018, also calling upon that country's Government to continue providing security and logistical support to the Organization's presence on the ground. Unanimously adopting a resolution, the Council also decided that the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Saturday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 46 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, […]
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. In Iraqi Kurdistan, locals often trust the local exchange counter more than big banks. But a recent rash of fraud on the informal money market has seen savings lost and […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sulaimaniyah Governorate completed the rehabilitation of the main water network providing safe drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people. UNDP’s Iraq Crisis Response and Resilience Programme (ICRRP) and Sulaimaniyah Governorate repaired key components of the main pipeline that transfers water from Dukan Lake to Sulaimaniyah Governorate. Pumping […]
The Martyrs Firm [Martyrs Foundation?] has announced the opportunity of investing the land lot no. (110/43830) Jazeera with an area of 11 donum out of total 24,200 donum area located in Thi Qar province on the main road leading to al- Sader Hospital next to al- Sader housing compound near Thi Qar Martyrs Directorate Interested […]
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq has been working to get the FIFA ban on its soccer stadiums lifted by hosting showcase games and wooing international soccer stars to tour the country's facilities. The latest games were held June 26 and […]
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. After the Iraqi government announced victory over the Islamic State group in the city of Mosul, some residents displaced to camps by the fighting are anxious to return to their homes:
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: […]
