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By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has reportedly postponed the launch of the Basra-Aqaba Oil Pipeline (BAOP) project due to "threats from Iran-backed Shia militias" in Iraq. Assorted players in the area object to the idea that the oil may be used by Israel. According to The New Arab, other concerns include […]
From 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. Implications of Iraq's New Election Law Iraq's new election law is likely to strengthen the representation of traditional political blocs and weaken smaller parties and independent candidates, however, […]
By John Lee. At a meeting on Thursday between Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavsky of the Czech Republic, President Rashid expressed hope that Czech companies would contribute to important investment projects and collaborate with Iraqi companies. Minister Lipavsky emphasized the eagerness of Czech businesses to invest in Iraq. […]
The Iraqi Prime Minister, His Excellency Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, officially launched Iraq's National Population Policy in Baghdad on 17 May. The occasion coincided with the annual conference of the Arab League's Council for Population and Development, which was hosted by the Government of Iraq in Baghdad, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq, Open to the world..an IBBC conference at the Mansion house, celebrating Iraq's return to international engagement. On 16th June IBBC are hosting possibly the largest delegation of Iraq businesses and government officials to the UK in recent times. This event is itself an indication of the more […]
By John Lee. The UN Secretary General's special representative for Iraq has expressed concern over the infighting between the main political parties in Iraqi Kurdistan. In a statement on Twitter, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said: "Ongoing political infighting in KRI is very disturbing. "Once again, we call on all parties to work in the interest of all […]
By John Lee. An advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister has criticised immigration to the country. Mudhar Muhammad Salih told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that foreign workers transfer $600 million annually out of Iraq, and work in sectors with "limited productivity", while unemployment in Iraq is 16 percent of the total workforce. He […]
By Amir al-Kaabi and Michael Knights 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. Kataib Hezbollah's Escalating Feud with the Iraqi Security Forces Since the Coordination Framework appointed Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as their "general manager" of […]
By Zaid Al-Ali and Ahmed Tabaqchali, for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Commentary: Iraq v Turkey International Chamber of Commerce Final Award (13 February 2023) On 23 May 2014, the Republic of Iraq ("Iraq") commenced arbitral proceedings against […]
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Faraya reached an agreement on Sunday to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, with a particular focus on combatting drug-related issues. During their meeting in Baghdad, the leaders discussed methods to enhance relations, facilitate travel between the two nations, combat terrorism, and address drug trafficking, as […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Parliament brawl in Iraqi Kurdistan raises questions about détente Ministers belonging to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) are again participating in Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cabinet meetings, having ended a six-month boycott. […]
By John Lee. Shafaq News Agency has publised a video clip of a brawl in the Kurdistan Parliament on Monday (22nd May). Click here to view. (Source: Shafaq News Agency)
