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Iraq Opens Several Border Crossings for Iranian Transit Following the Iranian Judiciary chief's recent visit to Iraq, the Arab country has reopened several border crossings for the shipment of Iranian commodities by land freight. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has issued an order to reopen a number of border crossings to Iranian trucks after a […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Decades of plundering: Where has Iraq's oil wealth gone? Ranked as the fourth-biggest oil producer in the world, many would assume that Iraq has the financial resources to weather the pandemic. But that […]
The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. The Cabinet discussed the latest Covid-19 related developments, and received a briefing from the Minister of Health on government measures to contain the spread of the virus. Following discussions, the Cabinet agreed to establish the Higher Committee for Reform […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has received copies of the credentials of two new ambassadors to the country. Walid Mohamed Ismail is the new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, while Paula Ganly becomes the new Australian Ambassador to Iraq. (Source: MOFA)
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced the launch of its "digital enrollment service", which it says is the first of its kind in Iraq and the region. According to a statement from the CBI: "Digital enrollment is an integrated digital financial system that enhances financial independence and liberation from traditional […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, has met with the Foreign Minister of Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA), Mohamed Taher Siala, on the sidelines a meeting of the League of Arab States in Cairo. Minister Hussein congratulated his Libyan counterpart on the occasion of announcing the results of the formation of the […]
Senior authorities from Iran and Iraq signed three memoranda of understanding to promote judicial and legal cooperation between the two neighbouring states. The documents were inked in Baghdad on Tuesday by the prosecutor generals, justice ministers and heads of the two countries' prison organizations. The signing ceremony followed a meeting between Iran's Judiciary Chief Ebrahim […]
Martrade Group is a privately owned shipping, port and terminal operator, and logistics service provider, offering worldwide services. Headquartered in Germany, the Group has also interests in communication services, real estate, land & terminal development projects across the globe. The Group traces its origin to the early 1970s, when the founder and main shareholder commenced […]
The Foreign Minister Receives Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab States to Discuss Gulf Investment in Iraq Iraq's Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein has this week discussed investments in Iraq with the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. During the meeting, issues of concern to the Gulf Cooperation Council and […]
By John Lee. Re:Coded, the non-profit organization providing free coding bootcamps and digital skills training, has announced that is it is re-launching Re:Coded House in Erbil with a new name and management. It has teamed up with the global tech non-profit Field Ready, who will take over the daily operations and re-name the facility Erbil […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted members on-line, to discuss their annual council meeting and review its activities. The meeting was due to take place in Dubai, but due to sudden COVID restrictions it took place successfully online. Mr Zaid Elyaseri Vice President of BP Iraq and member of the IBBC Executive Committee, chaired […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Cabinet has agreed to supply 500,000 tons of heavy fuel oil annually to Lebanon. According to a statement from Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, the oil will be paid for in a barter deal, in return for services, medical goods, medicines and consulting services. (Source: Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister)
