Iraqis Divided over Soleimani's Role
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran's Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani has stirred a great deal of controversy in Iraq, where people have started arguing over whether his role is a positive or a negative one. Some Iraqi youths […]
Video: Fight against IS Hampered by Divisions
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A coalition of local forces is battling to re-take land held by ISIL in Iraq. But, the groups involved sometimes have different goals and agendas. Al Jazeera’s Rob Matheson reports:
UN Advertises Jobs in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraq: International Consultant (Work Systems) (UNDP) Programme Analyst - Community Reconciliation (UNDP) Office Administration and Publications Assistant (Chemonics International) (Source: UN) (Recruitment image via Shutterstock)
UN Advertises Jobs in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: International Consultant (Work Systems) (UNDP) Finance Clerk (UNDP) Communication Specialist (UNICEF) Project Manager (UN Women) Field Driver (Danish Refugee Council, DRC) (Source: UN) (Recruitment image via Shutterstock)
Iran Dispatches First Gas Oil Cargo to Iraq
Iran dispatched the first cargo of its gas oil to Iraq’s Kurdistan region on Wednesday, Alireza Ashnagar Iran’s Kordestan province deputy governor general for political, security and social affairs said. He noted that 290,000 liter of gas oil were sent by 10 tankers to the Iraqi Kurdistan region in a bid to enhance living condition […]
GKP gets Part-Payment for Shaikan Oil Sales
By John Lee. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) has announce that a gross payment of $6.0 million has been received from the Kurdistan Regional Government for Shaikan crude oil exports in April 2016. This is a partial payment of the invoiced amount and the balance is expected to be paid shortly. A further announcement will be […]
DNO, Genel receive Payment for Tawke Exports
By John Lee. Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO, as operator of the Tawke field, has announced that the Tawke field partners have received a payment of $16 million from the Kurdistan Regional Government for oil sales during April 2016. The payment reflects part settlement of the invoiced amount of $32.3 million for April 2016 […]
Genel Energy is paid for Taq Taq Sales; Shares Fall
By John Lee. Genel Energy has announced that the Taq Taq field partners have received a payment of $11 million from the Kurdistan Regional Government for oil sales during April 2016. Genel's net share of the partial payment for April 2016 Taq Taq oil sales is $6.05 million. The payment reflects part settlement of the […]
Iraq Shuts Down Internet Again
By John Lee. Iraq has turned off its internet yet again to coincide with student exams, according to a report from The Register. Authorities have instructed all ISPs to shut off the internet for specific three-hour blocks, the latest happening early on Thursday. The country-wide shutdown has prompted fierce criticism from groups both within and […]
Saudi Aid to Iraq held up in Baghdad
By John Lee. A consignment of aid from Saudi Arabia, intended for Anbar Province, has reportedly been held up at Baghdad airport because of Iraqi government red tape. according to a report in a local publication on Thursday. Arab News says the 315 tons of food, shelter and medicine had been sent on three planes […]
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Thursday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Fighter and […]
Currency Auction Results, 26th May
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported that 29 banks and 18 remittance companies took part in its currency auction on Thursday. A total of $121,342,437 sold at a price of 1182 Iraqi Dinars (IQD) per dollar. (Source: Central Bank of Iraq)