Gaziantep Chamber to Open Erbil Office
Mr. Dara Jalil Khayat, the president of Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently received Mr. Radvan Coksoz, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Gaziantep in Turkey, along with members of the board of directors. The sides talked about ways to strengthen trade relations between the two cities. Mr. Coksoz announced in […]
Iraq Protests Hurt Baker Hughes Earnings
By John Lee. Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Incorporated has warned the markets that it will take a hit of $80 million as a result of the disruption to its operations in Basra. The company said in a statement: "Following the disruption to its business in Iraq during the fourth quarter, Baker Hughes resumed operations […]
McGurk Completes 3-Day Visit to Iraq
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Brett McGurk completed a visit on Saturday to Baghdad where he met with national and local leaders from across the political spectrum to discuss the security situation in western Iraq. McGurk's itinerary included meetings with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Speaker Osama Nujaifi, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, Deputy Prime […]
Barzani Hosts Annual Diplomatic Corps Mtg
The President of the Kurdistan Region, Masoud Barzani, today hosted the foreign diplomats and representatives from international organizations based in the Kurdistan Region in order to discuss the latest political and economic developments in Kurdistan as well as in Iraq as a whole. At the outset of the meeting, the Head of the KRG Department […]
Video: What's Behind the Unrest in Iraq?
From CNN. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deaths in Iraq are rising; dozens have been killed in the last week alone. CNN's Michael Holmes reports:
Austria to Open Visa Centre in Erbil
The Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, met with Alfred Bratanek, Deputy Head of Mission in the Austrian Embassy in Amman, Jordan along with a joint delegation from the Austrian and Slovenien Foreign ministries, to discuss the opening of a new visa center in Erbil. The Assistant Head of the […]
Nassiriya Oil Project Auction Postponed
By John Lee. Iraq's oil ministry has again delayed an international tender for the development of its Nasiriya oil field and the construction of a new refinery, according to a report from Reuters. The auction for the Nassiriya Integrated Project will now take place on 19th June, have been originally scheduled for December, and then 23rd […]
Ban Ki-moon Holds Talks in Baghdad
Prime Minister Nori al Maliki on January 13, 2014 chaired the official talks between the Iraqi government and the United Nations represented by its Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, with the presence of Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, Minister of Human Rights and the Acting Ministers of Defense. The Prime Minister praised the role that the United […]
Video: UN Urges Suspension of Death Penalty
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Iraqi leaders to place a moratorium on the death penalty. The suggestion was met with a cool response from Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
Video: Are Things Getting Worse in Iraq?
From CNN. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Two years after U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, are things worse than ever? CNN's Michael Holmes reports:
Dubai Chamber to Open Office in Kurdistan
By John Lee. Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) plans to open an office in Iraqi Kurdistan during the first quarter of 2014. Hamad Buamim (pictured), DCCI president and CEO, told Gulf Business: “Kurdistan is a market that is experiencing considerable growth ... “Iraq as a whole, given its rebuilding efforts, has significant potential […]
Uni Wins $300k Grant for Partnerships in Iraq
The University of Cincinnati was awarded a $300,000 grant through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program to build an alumni university program with Iraq, as the U.S. continues efforts to rebuild Iraq’s educational system and economy. The program is administered through the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The alumni university program will benefit educators in Iraq who […]