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By Noam Raydan and Harry Istepanian, for Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Despite scorching heat, solar power remains mirage in Iraq Iraq has suffered from a lack of electricity generation capacity following the US-led invasion of 2003 as well […]
By Ahmed Maher, for The National. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq corruption: how ministry officials make millions in 'cash for jobs' schemes A part-time job with a temporary contract in Iraq's Industry and Minerals Ministry cost mechanics graduate Yasmine $1,000. […]
By Dr. Oula Kadhum, for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Static Budget Process Iraqi diaspora mobilization and the future development of Iraq, authored by Dr. Oula Kadhum, explores Iraqi diaspora mobilization before and after the 2003 […]
UNDP Iraq supports Ministry of Planning to launch consultations for Iraq's second Voluntary National Reviews The effects of the COVID-19 crisis have had far-reaching impacts in Iraq, including those related to progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Accordingly, the Iraqi Ministry of Planning in cooperation with the United Nations […]
Steering Committee of EU-funded local development programme prioritizes decentralization and donor coordination The Steering Committee of the programme Supporting Recovery and Stability in Iraq through Local Development held its second meeting on 08 March 2021, online, to discuss the way forward. The programme is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United […]
By Mohammed Koperly (LLB, PstgD), Associate, Al Nesoor Law. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq finally says YES to Arbitration. The Law on the Accession of the Republic of Iraq to the New York Convention 1958 on the Recognition and Enforcement […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Parliament has ratified a previous decision of the Iraqi Cabinet to accede to the New York Convention (1958) on the arbitration of international disputes. The law will be implemented from the date of its publication in the official gazette. It is expected to give greater protection to international companies doing […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has spoken of creating a "New Mashreq", to harness the broad common interests between Iraq, Jordan and Egypt in order to create a prosperous economic zone that will benefit all countries in the region and in which Iraq would play a major role. Addressing staff at the headquarters […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has welcomed Iraq's decision to lift the requirement to obtain entry visas prior to arrival in Iraq. In a statement on Tuesday, Christophe Michels, Managing Director of the IBBC, said: "The IBBC has long lobbied for a simpler access to Iraq for business-people, and this program […]
This report provides a general overview of the Iraqi electricity sector. It gives a glimpse of the electricity infrastructure starting with electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in Iraq. This publication is part of Business LANDSCAPE series which a series of research publication aims to highlight the current situation of Iraq's economy and private sector through […]
On 15th March the Iraqi Union of Accountants and Auditors signed a cooperation agreement with its UK counterpart, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The signature of this important agreement for both countries was witnessed by IBBC President and UK PM's Trade Envoy Baroness Nicholson, Iraq's Parliament First Deputy Speaker HE […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has launched what it describes as "an exceptional programme" to lift the requirement to obtain entry visas prior to arrival in Iraq. The new scheme will apply to citizens of: Countries that are permanent members of the UN Security Council (USA, UK, France, the Russian Federation and the People's […]
