(Source: ICF)
ICF's "In Their Shoes" 5K Registration is Now Open
Archive | Iraq Industry & Trade News
Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq Industry & Trade News, with information on developments and opportunities.
Korea-Iraq Joint Cmte Resumes, Targets Big Projects
By John Lee. The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will hold the 9th meeting of the Korea-Iraq Joint Committee in Seoul on June 21 (Wednesday). The Joint Committee is a joint participation of relevant ministries and agencies from Korea and Iraq, with the Korean delegation consisting of 14 ministries and 5 organizations, and […]
Iraq Pays All Gas Import Debts to Iran: Minister
Iraqi minister of electricity claimed that all debts over gas imports from Iran have been fully paid, also saying that generation of electricity in Iraq has decreased 2,000 megawatt as a result of reduced gas imports from Iran. Ziad Ali Fadhil made the comments late on Friday and stated that all debts related to buying […]
UK names New Ambassador to Iraq
By John Lee. Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Mark Edward Bryson-Richardson MBE. Mr Hitchen will take up his appointment in July 2023. Curriculum vitae Full name: Stephen Charles Hitchen Place of Birth: Harrogate, UK Date Role 2019 to Present FCDO, Director, […]
New IBBC Report: 'Seaports and Airports of Iraq'
A new IBBC report: 'Seaports and Airports of Iraq: Rules Versus Infrastructure' Economics Professor Frank R. Gunter of Lehigh University has completed a new report on seaports and airports in Iraq, covering an analysis of the challenges and opportunities for Iraq's import and export borders. In light of the GOI's (Government of Iraq) intention to […]
Tags: Airports, Al Faw Grand Port, development road project, Dry Canal Project, featured, Grand Fao, Grand Faw, Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Lehigh University, mn, Ports, Professor Frank Gunter, United Kingdom
KRG PM Barzani meets with President Erdogan
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye in Ankara. At the start of the meeting, Prime Minister Barzani extended his congratulations to President Erdogan on his victory in the recent elections and conveyed his sincere hopes […]
Tags: Ceyhan, featured, Iraq-Turkey Pipeline (ITP), Kirkuk Ceyhan pipeline, KRG, Kurdistan News, mn, Recep Erdogan, Turkey, Turkiye
IBBC hosts well attended Conference at The Mansion House
On June 16th IBBC hosted it's best attended London Conference at The Mansion House yet, with over 280 delegates from Iraq, UK, and International European and Middle East countries. With an overarching theme of 'Iraq open to the world' a wide range of panels discussed Iraq's rapidly improving international position across economic indicators, political relationships, […]
Iraq and Qatar sign Major Commercial Agreements
By John Lee. Iraq and Qatar have solidified their bilateral relations through the signing of several agreements and memorandums of cooperation. Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani and the Emir of Qatar oversaw the signing ceremony, emphasizing comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, energy, and investment. A joint declaration of intent was signed, paving the way for […]
Tags: air transport, cg, cooperation agreements, Crude Oil, Electricity In Iraq, Elegancia Healthcare, Estithmar, featured, hotels, Iraq, liquefied gas, Maritime Transport, memorandums of cooperation, mn, National Investment Commission (NIC), new cities, Power International Holding (PIH), Qatar, Qatari Investment Holding Company, Refineries, Urbacon, visa requirements, visas
US Chamber of Commerce visits Iraqi Kurdistan
On Monday, June 19, 2023, Prime Minister Masror Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) held a meeting with Steve Lutes, Vice President of Middle East Affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce. Accompanied by a delegation from the Chamber and Irvin Hicks, the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, the meeting aimed to […]
Rasmi Al Jabri Award presented to AAA Holding
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has presented the Rasmi Al Jabri Award to Mr Amet Selman, the CEO of AAA Holdings Ltd. The Award is given annually by the IBBC to recognise achievement and performance by an Iraqi-owned business that exudes the standards of business excellence promoted by the late Mr Rasmi Al Jabri, the IBBC's […]
Tags: AAA Holding, featured, Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), mn, Rasmi Al Jabri, United Kingdom
KRG PM receives Netherlands' Ambassador to Iraq
On Monday, June 19, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) held a meeting with Hans Sandee, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Iraq. Their discussions centred around the latest political developments in Iraq, with a specific focus on the Kurdistan Region's relationship with the Kingdom of the […]
UK 'Extremely Supportive' of KRG Digitalization
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. UK 'extremely supportive' of KRG digitalization process: Diplomat The United Kingdom is assisting in the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) digitalization strategy and is "extremely supportive" of its transformation into a digital government, one of […]