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IBBC Announces Line-Up for Iraq Business Conference

Having had to postpone its autumn conference earlier this year, the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has confirmed that it has received full UAE Government approval to hold its conference on Sunday 18th December. It has convened 20 of the top decision-makers from the Government of Iraq and key industry sectors, who will come together […]

Iraqi Cultural Exhibition at Imperial College London

Imperial College Iraqi Society is proud to announce the arrival of London’s biggest Iraqi networking event – the Iraqi Cultural Exhibition – ICE. But this year it has been revolutionised to be bigger and better than ever before! The Iraqi Cultural Exhibition has been privileged enough to host in excess of 400 guests every year […]

Anbar Desert Provides Extremists with Business Opportunities

This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Anbar Desert Provides Extremists with Hiding Place and Business Opportunities The desert in Anbar remains a lawless realm. Islamic State extremists are behind a booming import business on the Iraq-Syria […]

Will Trump bring better future for Iraqis?

Iraqis paid close attention to the US presidential race, especially to the candidates' positions on their country. Many Iraqis welcomed Donald Trump's presidential victory, as well as his anti-terrorism and anti-chaos rhetoric on Iraq. Once the announcement came that Trump had won, many Iraqi politicians and citizens expressed joy. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi congratulated the new […]

Startup Weekend in Erbil

By John Lee. A Startup Weekend will be held this weekend (17th-19th November) in Erbil. This year, the theme is education, specifically "having technology involved with education to make our education system better." More information here.

Croatia to Increase Economic Activity in Kurdistan

The new Croatian Ambassador to Iraq Mr Ivan Jurić has met with the KRG Foreign Minister Falah Mustafa, as part of his introductory visit to the Kurdistan Region. Minister Mustafa congratulated the Croatian Ambassador on his appointment, expressing the readiness of the Kurdistan Regional Government to provide necessary support for the success of his mission. […]

What's really behind Iraq's new Alcohol Ban?

By Saad Salloum for Al Monitor. Any opinions here are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.  The Iraqi parliament's surprise decision to ban alcohol is raising challenges from many quarters, both for the law's content and the way it was passed. Some critics also say politicians […]

IBBC Announces Changes to Leadership Team

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has today announced changes to its leadership team. Former IBBC Executive Chairman Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne is now President of the 54-member organisation. Baroness Nicholson also serves as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Iraq, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Replacing Baroness Nicholson as Chairman is Mr Mohammed Charchafchi, Chairman and […]

Trump Victory: "No Change" in Baghdad-Washington Ties

The Iraqi government has said that the election of Donald Trump as US president will not change its relationship with the United States. Government spokesman Saad al-Hadithi told Rudaw: “The Iraqi-American strategic agreement, including the economy and war on terror are all mutual files between the two countries and these ties will remain as they […]