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By John Lee. A revealing report by Samya Kullab, for AP News, exposes the system of corruption and patronage that keeps Iraq's electricity system in the dark ages. Click here the read the full report. (Source: AP News)
By John Lee. Miswag, the Iraq-based B2C online marketplace, is reported to have successfully raised $1.6 million in a "Pre-Series A" funding round. According to The Start-up Scene, this brings its total investment raised to nearly $3 million since 2019. It adds that Miswag will use the funding to expand its commercial and technological teams […]
IBBC Iraq Business Forum and the awarding of the Rasmi Al Jabri prize to Al Burhan Group The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted over 200 Iraqi SME's in Westminster Central Methodist Hall in London on Monday 27th September at the Business Forum event. The sessions were jointly chaired by Richard Cotton and Muhanad Alkhattab […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran exports to Iraq totaled $3.8 billion in past 6 months Iran's foreign trade reportedly increased by 47 percent in the past six months compared to the same period last year, to a total […]
IBBC holds Cumberland Lodge annual retreat programme: 'Iraq in perspective' For the first time in two years the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) held its annual retreat programme at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park. The event was generously sponsored by IBBC Member Al Burhan Group. The morning sessions were fully attended by a range […]
Iraq and the World Bank Group Join Forces to Boost Iraqi Women's Economic Empowerment A new plan to remove constraints and create more economic opportunities for women has been launched by the government of Iraq, with support from the World Bank Group. The Women's Economic Empowerment Plan for 2021-2022 outlines the government's priorities in line […]
By John Lee. Two companies have won contracts with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Iraq: Wood Group UK Ltd: Web-based mapping applications development; Contract value $61,000 FieldWireLabs, Inc.: Construction Management Software Application; Contract value $14,700 (Source: UNGM)
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Tomato farmers say they're making a loss Tomato farmers in the Kurdistan Region say they are making a loss after a tough year, dealing with water shortages and finding a market for their produce. […]
You are invited to attend the Iraq Business Forum on 27th September in Central Hall Westminster. Hear from IBBC members and British companies. Meet Iraqi businesses leaders interested to source products from the UK across multiple sectors. Enjoy one to one business meetings.
On September 21st, 2015, Al Majal Business Park (AMBP) opened its doors in Burjessia, serving local and international clients. Today AMBP is a recognized, leading life support services provider in Iraq. Innovation has always been part of our journey. We continue to apply value-driven innovative ideas to deliver world-class services at AMBP. Our team works […]
By John Lee. Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports Group) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) to promote increased cooperation between the two organisations within the fields of transportation and maritime. Facilitated during a recent visit of a high-level delegation led by the Iraqi Minister of […]
By John Lee. Iraq and Saudi Arabia agreed to work together to help streamline the flow of goods between the two countries. Meeting at the recently-reopened border post of Arar, officials from both sides agreed to implement more efficient electronic clearance systems to reduce delays. They will also upgrade the road connections leading to Arar. […]
