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By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has opened a new office in Iraqi Kurdistan. IBBC President Baroness Nicholson opened the new facility, located in Erbil's Italian Village, on Monday. Among those attending were Safeen Dizayee, Head of the KRG's Department of Foreign Relations; James Goldman, UK Consul General in Erbil; and Dr […]
By Kate Dourian for the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Chinese Firms Snag Iraqi Oil and Gas Blocks Chinese investors are less risk averse than their Western counterparts, hence their strong showing in the […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will economic clout pave way for Chinese interference in Iraqi politics? As China expands its involvement in the Iraqi economy, Beijing is seen as increasingly wielding its economic clout to influence Iraq's domestic […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Security Council, at its 9642nd meeting on 31st May 2024, decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq [UNAMI] for a final 19-month period until 31 December 2025, unanimously adopting Resolution 2732 (2024). The Iraqi Government welcomed the resolution terminating the mandate, and expressed […]
By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Oil Deal That Represents the West's Final Chance to Regain Influence in Iraq US seeks influence in Iraq via French oil giant TotalEnergies' $27-billion deal. The deal aims to […]
By Soner Cagaptay, Selin Uysal, and Bilal Wahab, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraq-Turkey Reset From water rights to PKK violence, a recent summit seemed to remove several long-festering thorns from the […]
By John Lee. Brussels-based Education International has called for increased public investment in education in Iraq. The organisation, which says that it, "brings together organisations of teachers and other education employees from across the world", said: "Public education in Iraq is underfunded, with only 5.7 per cent of the government budget allocated to this sector. […]
By John Lee. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Labour Organization (ILO), and World Bank have issued a detailed report on the reform of Iraq's pension system. The report, titled "Towards an Inclusive, Equitable and Sustainable National Pension System in Iraq", highlighted the following key points: Importance of Pension Systems: Central to social protection. Ensures […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Professor Frank Gunter launches a new white paper on de dollarisation of Iraqi economy Professor Frank Gunter publishes a new paper commissioned as part of a series by IBBC's advisory council on the challenges of de-dollarisation for Iraq. The Advisory Council members and IBBC members have actively contributed […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has said it is prioritising the resumption of oil production in Iraqi Kurdistan, and the export of oil through the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline (ITP), "in line with national interests". In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry said it has invited the Kurdistan Ministry of Natural Resources and international […]
By John Lee. Qatar has opened a General Consulate in Erbil. At a ceremony to mark the occasion, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said: "The opening of the Qatari General Consulate will significantly bolster our relations, particularly in trade, agriculture, culture, and higher education. "Qatar has valuable experience in investment, construction, energy, and industry. The […]
By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. China Tightens Its Grip On Iraq With Major Successes in Licensing Rounds With this new slew of oil and gas license awards, it may be that China has ultimately got […]
