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The Station Foundation for Entrepreneurship is announcing its strategic partnership with Iraq's leading telecommunications company, Zain Iraq. This cooperation was brought out of a pressing need for collective cooperation amongst stakeholders; a vision both parties mutually share. Zain's expertise across the Middle East working on youth development coupled with The Station's great access to a […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Gold has become one of Iraq's top exports despite there being no gold deposits. So what is the secret? Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid reports from Baghdad:
By John Lee. Protesters have reportedly blocked the entrances to the Dhi Qar Oil Company (DQOC), Dhi Qar Refinery, and the Oil Products Distribution Company. According to Anadolu Agency, they were protesting the passing of the 2021 budget by the Iraqi parliament, which did not meet their expectations regarding guaranteed employment. More here. (Source: Anadolu […]
By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi prime minister makes first visit to Saudi Arabia Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi made his first visit to Saudi Arabia in an effort to enhance ties between the two countries. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Parliament (House of Representatives) has approved the Federal Budget Law for 2021 on Wednesday night. The budget is reportedly based on an oil price of $45 per barrel, and oil exports of 3.25 million barrels per day, giving a budget of 129 trillion Iraqi dinars ($89 billion) and a budget deficit […]
By John Lee. Florida-based NIC4 Inc., a division of Network Innovations Group, has been awarded an $11,611,032 firm-fixed-price contract for supplies and services to deliver network operations center equipment, software licenses and extended warranty coverage, and to provide installation services, support services and training for the government of Iraq. Bids were solicited via the internet […]
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 […]
