Iraq Allocates 18,000 Residential Plots for Oil Sector Employees
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has confirmed the allocation of 18,000 residential land plots to employees of state-owned oil companies in Basra. The announcement was made on Monday by Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani. Half of the plots will be distributed to Basra Oil Company (BOC) staff, […]
Emergency Logistics Team to provide Accredited Training in Iraq
The College of Engineering at the University of Sulaimani has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Irish Emergency Logistics Team during a ceremony held in Erbil. The event was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Sirwan Khurshid, Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Sulaimani, Andrew Paisley, British Consul General […]
Asiacell Launches VoWiFi Service in Iraq
By John Lee. Asiacell has announced the launch of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) for the first time in the Iraq. According to a press release, the new service allows subscribers to make clearer and more reliable calls wherever mobile coverage may be weak, such as in high-rise buildings, basements, or remote areas. Customers can use […]
Partnership to Rehabilitate Detergents and Cosmetics Lines
By John Lee. The State Company for Food Products, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed a partnership contract to rehabilitate and operate several production lines at the Al-Maamoun Factory, as part of its plan to modernise operations and strengthen its presence in the local market. Director General Eng. Haider Shwea said […]
Contract Awarded for Date Palm Value Chain Project
By John Lee. Chroo Company for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Date Palm Value Chain Project." Contract value is stated as $64,520.71. (Source: UNGM)
Chinese Oil Firm sees Iraq as its 'Core Market'
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Chinese oil firm sees Iraq as its 'core market' A subsidiary of the Chinese state-owned ZhenHua Oil said on Sunday that Iraq is its "core market" and pledged to expand investments in the country's […]
Can Partial Crackdown on Militia Weaken Iran's Proxies?
By Akeel Abbas for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq's partial crackdown on a powerful militia weaken Iran's proxies? The Iraqi government's unprecedented accusation that the US-designated Kataib Hezbollah (KH) carried out a deadly armed attack […]
Video: Our Honest Review of Iraq as British Tourists
By John Lee. A British couple have posted a video about their experiences visiting Iraq as tourists; they were very impressed by the hospitality and friendliness of the people, and the quality of the wonderful Iraqi food. Click here to view the video on YouTube. (Source: Bevetravels)
Iraq's Verdict on America, Britain, and Iran After 2003
By Dr. Layth Mahdi. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Verdict on America, Britain, and Iran After 2003 Two decades after the U.S.-led invasion, Iraqis remain sceptical of the promises made in 2003. Operation Iraqi Freedom toppled Saddam Hussein but left […]
Iraq's 2025 Election: A Recalibration of Power
By Yasir Kuoti and Ali Taher al-Hamoud for War on the Rocks. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's 2025 Election: A Recalibration of Power, Not a Rupture of the Status Quo The air in Iraq is thick these days with political […]
New Report on "Actors of Protection" in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Kingdom has issued a new report on "actors of protection" in Iraq. The country policy and information note (CPIN) provides country-specific information on who might provide protection or cause harm within a particular country, including state and non-state actors. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive […]
Iraq Launches E-Authentication Service at Foreign Ministry
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein inaugurated on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, the new 'Tasheel' service for the electronic authentication of documents through secure mail at the Ministry's Consular Department. The launch was attended by Consular Department Director Dr. Falah Abdul Hassan and representatives from the Ministry of Communications. Minister […]