Video: Is Reconciliation in Iraq Possible?
From CNN. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Is a united Iraq realistically happening? CNN's Fareed Zakaria weighs in.
Board Changes at Petroceltic
Further to the announcement by the Company on 16 June 2014, Petroceltic, the independent oil and gas exploration and production company focussed on the Middle East, North Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, today announces a number of changes to the Board of the Company with immediate effect. The Company welcomes Mr Don Wolcott and […]
Genel Energy Updates on Trading
Genel Energy has issued a Trading and Operations Update in advance of the Company's half-year 2014 results, which are scheduled for release on 5 August 2014. PRODUCTION AND REVENUES UPDATE Gross production from Taq Taq averaged 92,000 bopd in H1 2014 and 113,000 bopd in June. Gross production from Tawke averaged 84,000 bopd in H1 […]
KRG to Begin Work on Referendum
Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani visited the Iraqi Kurdistan Parliament yesterday, requesting the Parliament to immediately undertake the task of creating an independent electoral commission for the Region, and to begin preparations for holding a referendum for the people of Kurdistan to decide their future. In his remarks to the Parliament, the President urged Members […]
Video: Iraq Reports Gains Against ISIS
From CNN. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi government continues to claim that they are gaining ground against ISIS militants. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.
Video: Kurds push for Independence Referendum
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The president of the Kurdish region of northern Iraq has asked his parliament to prepare for a referendum on independence, potentially paving the way for the break-up of the country of Iraq. Al […]
Video: PM Rejects Kurdish Claims, Offers Rebels Amnesty
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday rejected an assertion by the country's autonomous Kurdish region that its control of disputed territory is here to stay.
Zebari Receives Hungarian Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Hoshyar Zebari received on July 3, 2014, at the headquarters office of the ministry, Mr. Tibor Stmari Hungarian Ambassador in Iraq. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. The Minister stressed that Iraq is looking forward to the evolution of the historical relations between the two […]
A Thawing of Relations with Saudi Arabia?
By Padraig O'Hannelly. Earlier this week, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud pledged $500 million of humanitarian aid from Saudi Arabia to the Iraqi people, to be administered by the United Nations. This could be a very significant move, given that relations between Iraq and its powerful and wealthy neighbour have been strained for many […]
GE Boss Sees "Huge Potential" in Iraq
By John Lee. The head of GE’s Middle East operations has told Arabian Business that there is huge potential in Iraq, but says he expects delays in the decision making and execution of significant infrastructure projects as civil unrest in the country grows. Nabil Habayeb (pictured) said: “What’s happening in Iraq concerns us first of […]
Iraq Receives First Russian Attack Helicopters
By John Lee. Citing Russian state media, IHS Jane's 360 reports that Iraq has taken delivery of its first three Mil Mi-28NE 'Havoc' (Night Hunter) attack helicopters, as well as additional four Mil Mi-35M 'Hind' assault helicopters (pictured). The helicopters arrived aboard Antonov An-124 'Condor' transport aircraft and were delivered in a combat configuration, with […]
Tuesday is Next Deadline, but don't Hold your Breath!
By John Cookson. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The session on Tuesday to choose a new leadership to rescue Iraq from meltdown on was arguably one of the most important Iraqi MPs had ever attended. Roads within a 2 kilometres of […]