Airstrikes Continue Against IS
U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place between 8 a.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, local time, noting that assessments of results […]
Video: Current State of IS in Iraq
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Al Jazeera's Jane Dutton explains ISIL's gains and losses in Iraq:
DC Run Raises $33k for Iraqi Children
With more than 300 participants, the recent "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" nearly bested the previous 2 annual 5Ks combined. The largest team to register was EPIC, with USIP right behind, both with more than 20. Other teams included Cobec, Michael Baker International, Road Runners, the Tortoise and Hare, and the Flying Tigris. And when the last donation arrived, days after […]
EU: Iraqi People need More Support
Stephen O’Brien, the new European Union's Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (USG) and Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC), called for greater assistance for millions of people across Iraq following a two-day visit to the country. “It’s imperative at this critical time we do more to mitigate the suffering of the Iraqi people. Much has been done, but […]
Framework Governing Extractive Industries in Iraq
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Legal and Institutional Framework Governing the Extractive Industry Sector in Iraq This is Part One of a research work commissioned by the Natural Resource Governance Institute-NRGI (USA) as part of the preparation for NRGI’s strategic plan for interlinked and complementary interventions in Iraq during the upcoming three years. The Executive Summary […]
Penspen Expands in Iraq
Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering and management services to the energy industry, has underlined its commitment to growth in the Middle East with three new appointments and investment in a new office in Iraq. Ahmed Al-Dadah and Na’el Barghouthi have this month joined the company from other engineering providers, whilst Michael Simm, EVP […]
DNO Completes $400m Bond Placement
DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has completed the placement of USD 400 million of new, five-year senior unsecured bonds with a coupon rate of 8.75 percent and an issue price of 87.5 percent of par value. The bond placement received strong investor demand across international markets and its combination of a fixed […]
Minister Orders Cheaper Internet Access
By John Lee. The Minister of Communications, Hassan Rashid [Kazem Hassan Rashed] (pictured), has reportedly ordered a reduction in the cost of internet services, to make them more accessible to all segments of society. Shafaaq News also report that the Ministry of Communications has completed an optical fibre project to provide high-speed internet access in Babil […]
Airstrikes Destroy ISIL Oil Infrastructure
U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place between 8 a.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday, local time, noting that assessments of results […]
Video: Shiite Milita fights IS in Baiji
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi fighters from the Shiite popular mobilisation unit were still fighting jihadists from the Islamic state on the outskirts of Iraq's Baiji oil refinery, about 200 kilometres north of Baghdad, on Sunday.
KRG Rep to France begins Mission
The newly appointed KRG Representative to France, Mr. Dara Bakir Salih, has begun his mission. Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir, Head of the Department of Foreign Relations, arrived in Paris today to oversee the handover of the Representation from Ms. Khaman Zirar, the former Representative, to Mr. Salih, the new Representative. During the handover ceremony, Minister […]
KRG FM Receives Belgian Deputy PM
In the meeting between Minister Falah Mustafa, Head of the KRG Foreign Relations, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium Didier Reynders, military as well as humanitarian aid for the Kurdistan Region were at top of the list of priorities discussed. Minister Mustafa welcomed Minister Reynders in his first visit to […]