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From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): The IBBC 15th Anniversary Mansion House conference presented a range of engaging ministerial and business attendees. As Iraq's economy is expanding and diversifying, the delegates reflected this in the range of topics and debates. Baroness Nicholson and Christophe Michels welcomed everyone at this milestone time and thanked all […]
From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Daunting and Dire: Impunity, Underfunded Institutions Undermine Protection of Women and Girls From Domestic Violence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq The Kurdistan Region of Iraq's (KR-I) authorities are failing to ensure that […]
By Renwar Najm 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 Politics of Real Estate in the Kurdish Region of Iraq With ruling parties, companies, and mainstream media aligned against them, activists and environmentalists face […]
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. Iraq: Employment Rights for People with Disabilities Iraqi authorities in Baghdad and Erbil have arbitrarily detained and deported Syrians to Damascus and to parts of northeast Syria under the control of Kurdish-led forces, […]
By Winthrop Rodgers for The Middle East Institute. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. No real alternative: The failure of opposition parties in Iraq's Kurdistan Region Politics in Iraq's Kurdistan Region is centered on the ruling duopoly of the Kurdistan Democratic Party […]
By John Lee. On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University explained the causes and effects of Iraq's dual exchange rate. The three reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates are: Excessive Demand for US Dollars Internationally: There is a high demand for US dollars […]
By John Lee. On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University outlined the key changes in the dinar exchange rate over the years, as well as the consequences of having two exchange rates. (For more on the reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates, click […]
By John Lee. Ukrainian President has named a new ambassador to Iraq. In a statement on Friday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Ivan Ivanovych Dovganych [Dovhanych] to the role. In April, Iraq signed a contract with Ukrainian company Ukrzemresurs to develop the Akkas gas field in Anbar Province. (Source: Office of the Ukrainian President)
By John Lee. An industry group representing international oil companies (IOCs) in Iraqi Kurdistan has said that its members would agree to direct sales agreements with the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), which is controlled by Baghdad's Ministry of Oil. A statement from the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) on Friday, issued […]
By Selin Uysal and Devorah Margolin, 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. A New Era in Iraq's Relations with the West? Amid growing pressure to dissolve the coalition and withdraw troops, the United States […]
By John Lee. On a webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) on Tuesday, Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University and Dr Ahmed Tabaqchali of AFC Iraq Fund (and Expert Blogger on Iraq Business News) discussed the drivers of the Iraqi dinar exchange rate. The event marks the official launch of the IBBC's […]
By John Lee. On Wednesday, 12 June 2024, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) welcomed Patrick Durel, the newly appointed Ambassador of France to Iraq. Prime Minister Barzani congratulated Ambassador Durel on his new role and emphasised the importance of fostering strong relations between France and the Kurdistan Region for future […]
