By John Lee. The United States and Iraq have announced that the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS will conclude its military mission in Iraq over the next twelve months, and no later than the end of September 2025. In a joint statement, the countries said the Coalition will transition to "bilateral security partnerships in a […]
By John Lee. Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group has successfully delivered three advanced search and rescue (SAR) vessels to Jawar Al Khaleej (JAK) in a ceremony held at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah, UAE. The handover, which took place just five months after the contract signing, includes two Damen SPi 1605 SAR class vessels and one Damen […]
By John Lee. Late on Tuesday evening, Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi (pictured), announced the full resumption of air traffic at all Iraqi airports following a temporary suspension earlier in the day due to regional tensions. A Ministry statement said that, with safety risks now mitigated, Iraqi airspace has reopened for all incoming, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, has inaugurated a new armored vehicle production line under the Defence Industries Commission (DIC), with support from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. According to a statement from the Ministry, the initiative aims to enhance the supply of military equipment to Iraq's security forces. It says […]
From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "We hold them responsible for the blood of our youth": Five years on, impunity prevails for violations against Tishreen protesters On the five-year anniversary of the Tishreen protests, Amnesty International's research reveals a […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Integrity Commission and China's National Supervisory [Oversight] Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, pursuing fugitives, and recovering assets. The agreement aims to align efforts with the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting transparency and clean governance. Iraq's Integrity Commission head, Judge Haider Hanoun, emphasized the […]
By the Iraq Watch Group, part of the London School of Economics (LSE) Middle East Centre. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Centralisation of Authority within Iraq's Judiciary Undermines the Rule of Law On 30 May 2024, the Court of Cassation, […]
On September 23, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein and Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Retno Marsudi signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and services passport holders of both countries. The agreement aims to strengthen friendly relations and develop diplomatic cooperation between the two countries, based on the principle […]
By John Lee. The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for vessel maintenance and repair to Iraq, valued at an estimated $65 million. The principal contractor will be Amentum, which was created in 2020 by the sale of AECOM's Management Services business to affiliates of Lindsay Goldberg and […]
By John Lee. IDS International LLC, based in Arlington, Virginia, has awarded an $8,575,534 hybrid (cost-no-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract to support tactical training in Iraq. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Camp Taji, Iraq, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2025. Fiscal 2024 Foreign Military […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with a South Korean company to supply advanced medium-range air defense batteries. It said the new defense system will bolster Iraq's military capabilities, ensuring better protection of its airspace and contributing to regional stability. While the lengthy statement from the Ministry gave no […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Daesh/ISIL (UNITAD) will conclude its work in Iraq on Tuesday (17th September 2024). In her statement on the conclusion of operations, Ana Peyro Llopis, Head of UNITAD, highlighted the achievements of her team, adding: "We should be proud that our efforts have made a […]
