An investigation found that allegations that U.S. Central Command senior intelligence officials falsified intelligence in the campaign to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could not be substantiated, the acting Defense Department inspector general told a House subcommittee yesterday. Glenn Fine told members of the House Armed Services Committee panel on oversight and […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Human Resources Manager (support), International Medical Corps Finance Administrative Director, International Medical Corps Administrative Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Fire Safety Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Emergency Coordinator Iraq/Syria, Concern Worldwide Programme Accountant, Concern Worldwide Education Manager […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Proposal Writing Coordinator, Save the Children Program Manager, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) MEAL Coordinator, Action contre la Faim - ACF International Child Protection Programs Coordinator, Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH) Procurement Manager, International Medical Corps Vehicle Technician, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq […]
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi special forces are facing "fierce" resistance as they battle the Islamic State group in southwest Mosul, a commander says.
By John Lee. Various reports have suggested that President Donald Trump’s new executive order on travel and immigration won’t include a blanket ban on citizens from Iraq. Sources familiar with the matter told ABC News that officials within the State Department expressed direct concerns to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that keeping Iraq on the […]
WesternZagros Resources has announced a 60 percent increase in the company's Proved plus Probable ("2P") Reserves and a 250 percent increase in the net present value of the future net revenue of such reserves discounted at 10 percent ("NPV10"). The company has also provide d an Operational Update and confirmation of receipt of all proceeds […]
Kuwait Energy has announced the commencement of oil production from the Faihaa-3 well located in the Block 9 concession situated in the Basra Governorate. The Faihaa-3 well started commercial production on 12 February 2017 at 40/64 inch choke size and has stabilized at a gross daily rate of 5,200 barrels of oil per day (bopd). […]
The annual Iraq Petroleum Conference, now in its eleventh edition, is set to once again gather the leaders of Iraq’s Oil & Gas industry to discuss the major opportunities and strategies for the newly emerging energy landscape. Organised by energy events experts CWC Group and proudly working alongside the main government institutions in Iraq: the […]
Iraqi security forces have taken back Mosul International Airport in Iraq after a couple days of difficult fighting to liberate western Mosul from control of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today. Speaking to Pentagon reporters via teleconference from Baghdad, Army Lt. Gen. […]
A total of 392 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 613 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in February 2017*, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The number of civilians killed in February (not including police) was 385, while the number […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of […]
The Iraq Middle Market Development Fund (IMMDF) will provide two full year scholarships for students interested in and committed to development, finance, business and entrepreneurship at The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The partnership agreement was signed at AUIS today in a ceremony attended by officials from IMMDF, AUIS faculty members and students, and […]
