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US Business Delegation visits Kurdistan Region
By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani recently received a delegation from the United States-Kurdistan Business Council (USKBC), led by its President, David Tafuri. The KRG said in a statement: "David Tafuri congratulated the Kurdistan Region for holding a successful and democratic parliamentary elections last month. He reiterated the USKBC mission to support and […]
Turkish Business Delegation meets with Iraqi PM
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met the Turkish Minister of Trade, Mr. Omer Bolat, in Baghdad on Monday. The Minister is visiting Iraq with a delegation of approximately 150 businesspeople from the Turkish Exporters Assembly and the Turkish Contractors Association. The visit includes stops in Baghdad and Basra as part of a […]
IBBC Education Conference to address Iraq's Higher Education Strategy
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC education conference to address Iraq's higher education strategy in skills and training. Education is becoming a significant topic in Iraq as the economy diversifies and expands, the country modernises and raises its economic ambitions and realises the potential of its growing youth population. Demography is driving the […]
How Supply Chains fuel Transnational Conflict in the Middle East
By Hayder Al-Shakeri and Dr Renad Mansour, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How supply chains fuel transnational conflict in the Middle East Transnational conflict in the Middle East is fuelled by both 'legal' and 'illegal' trade. Mapping these […]
UNDP publishes Key Iraq Development Documents
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published advance documentation ahead of its First Regular Session 2025, scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st January, 2025. The following documents are advance copies subject to change in the final versions: Draft country programme document for Iraq (2025-2029) Evaluation Plan, guiding the strategic […]
Almas Group: Supporting Iraq's Oil and Gas Sector through Specialized Logistics
Almas Group: Supporting Iraq's Oil and Gas Sector through Specialized Logistics The oil and gas sector is key to Iraq's economic growth, generating significant revenue and development. As the industry grows, efficient supply chain solutions are essential for improving production and operations. Almas Group plays a crucial role by offering specialized logistics and supply chain […]
Record Cement Production at Badoush
By John Lee. The Iraqi State Company for Cement, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced a record production milestone at the Badoush Expansion Cement Plant in October. General Manager Engineer Aqeel Abdul Ali Radam highlighted that the plant exceeded its production targets, achieving 89,568 tons of clinker and 76,656 tons of […]
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Iraq, World Bank discuss Advisory Project to Support Reforms
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning held a meeting with the World Bank's Reform, Recovery, and Reconstruction Fund team to discuss a proposal for advisory services and support for implementing selected reform strategies. The $3.6-million project, funded by the World Bank, aims to enhance transparency and the efficiency of public services through policy […]
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US Jury Awards $42m to 3 Iraqis Abused at Abu Ghraib Prison
From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. US Jury Awards $42 Million to 3 Iraqis Abused at Abu Ghraib Prison A federal jury in the US state of Virginia found defense contractor CACI Premier Technology, Inc. legally responsible […]
KBR begins Feasibility Study for giant Iraqi Petrochemicals Project
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning, in collaboration with the Ministries of Oil and Industry and Minerals, has launched a feasibility study for the strategic Al-Nibras [Nebras] Petrochemicals Project in Basra. Consultancy firm KBR has been appointed to conduct a comprehensive technical and economic review to map an optimal implementation path, building on […]
New Weekly Shipping Service between UAE and Iraq
By John Lee. Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) is launching a new weekly feeder service between Jebel Ali in UAE and Umm Qasr in Iraq, with the aim of strengthening its coverage and connectivity in the Middle East. Known as the Iraq Feeder Service (IQF), the company says the new route will complement PIL's flagship […]