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By John Lee. Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar and his Iraqi counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, led the 17th session of the Tunisian-Iraqi Joint Committee in Baghdad. Both ministers highlighted the potential for economic growth, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, tourism, and transportation. They underscored the private sector's role in […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi push to end UNAMI mandate fuels concern over lack of oversight Baghdad is pushing to end the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), citing improved security conditions and […]
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. Why Iraq Just Awarded A Strategically Vital Gas Field To A Ukrainian Firm Russia-aligned Iraq has awarded the development of a crucial gas field to a Ukrainian firm. The importance […]
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the gas contract between Iran and Iraq, which would finish at the end of June 20, 2024, was extended […]
By Zaher Mousa, for The Cradle. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Erdogan's 'historic' visit to Iraq prioritizes economy over politics No politics: The Turkish President's trip to Iraq instead marks a strategic shift toward strengthening economic ties and pragmatic cooperation […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Plans for Mosul expansion spark talk of 'demographic change' In March this year, Nineveh Governor Abdul Kader Al-Dakhil signed a contract with Italian engineering company SGI [Studio Galli Ingegneria] to initiate a long-stalled project […]
By Dr. John Calabrese, for Modern Diplomacy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's "Development Road": Rough Terrain Ahead Despite sharing a border, Iraq and Turkey have had a history marked by tensions; however, recent developments indicate that the two countries […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Debate: Will Iraq, Kuwait succeed in truly turning the page? Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait cratered the relationship between the two neighbors. More than three decades later, even with […]
By John Lee. The Governor of Diwaniya has announced a major agricultural investment project in the desert of Al-Shanafiyah district, expected to create over 10,000 jobs. Abbas Sha'il Al-Zamili said that the investment company is starting soil tests on the 26,000 dunums [2,600 hectare; 6,400 acre] site, with a view to cultivating date palm trees […]
By Bahrooz Jaafar. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Fortifying Futures: Securing Energy Sovereignty through the Kurdistan Region's Khor Mor Gas Field Amidst global economic challenges, including concerns over energy and food security, oil operations in the Kurdistan Region face a […]
From UNICEF: Climate Landscape Analysis For Children And Young People In Iraq Iraq is ranked 61st out of 163 countries on UNICEF's Children's Climate Risk Index, and the United Nations Global Environment Outlook 6 (GEO-6) ranks it the fifth most vulnerable country to water and food shortages and extreme temperatures. These rankings reflect the significant […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Amid new intra-Shiite dynamics, Sadr signals return to Iraqi politics 21 months after pledging his "final retirement" from Iraqi politics, Muqtada Al-Sadr is rebranding the Sadrist Movement as the National Shiite Movement. The […]
