UN Seeks Bids for Web Security
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) intends to solicit bids for the Purchase of Web Security Appliances and Ancillary Items. For this purpose, UNAMI will undertake a competitive bidding exercise shortly and issue accordingly an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with detailed specifications, UN General Conditions of Contracts and other related documents to those […]
China Consolidates Position in Iraqi Petroleum Sector
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. China and CNPC are Consolidating Further their Positions in Iraq Petroleum Sector Four years after the first bid round took place, some international oil companes (IOCs) are consolidating their positions. while others […]
Barzani Addresses Erbil/Ankara Oil Deal
KRG Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, speaking at a conference in Erbil today (Tuesday), highlighted Kurdistan Region’s contribution to the global energy market and reiterated Kurdistan’s commitment to the Iraqi constitution in the Region’s dealings with Turkey. The Prime Minister referred to the discussions over the past two years between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Turkey […]
Iraq Falls in Corruption Perceptions Index
By John Lee. Transparency International has said that Iraq has fallen one place in its global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). From at total of 177 countries, Iraq came in at number 171, putting it in 7th-last position. This result puts it ahead of countries such as Libya, South Sudan, and Somalia (which came last), and […]
Video: Zebari talks Security with Afghan Diplomat
From Jewish News One. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Foreign Minister has visited Kabul to discuss security concerns with his Afghan counterpart. Last year American combat troops left Iraq after the two countries failed to reach a deal. Since […]
Video: Winter Misery for Iraq's Syrian Refugees
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Many Syrian refugees have spent months living in makeshift tents in sprawling camps. And with the onset of winter, life is about to get even tougher. Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports from the […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 28th November 2013). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at ID1,802 (+2.9%)/ $1,917 (+2.7%) (weekly change). The number of week traded shares was 6.3bn and the weekly trading […]
Romanian Ambassador meets with KRG
The Romanian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr Jacob Prada, met with Minister Falah Mustafa today to discuss ways to further develop ties with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The meeting took place a day after the Romanian Consular Office hosted their first National Day celebration in Erbil. Also present in the meeting was the Assistant Head […]
Constitution So Divisive, There are Calls for a New One
This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq’s Constitution So Divisive, There are Calls for a New One The Iraqi Constitution, formulated in 2005, is often described as one of the best in the Middle East. […]
Youth Conference for Social Peace
Youth Conference for Social Peace: UN Envoy says recommendations must be implemented “Iraq Youth Conference for Social Peace is a needed reminder that young people coming together against terror can be a powerful force for good," said the Special Representative of the United Nations for Iraq (SRSG), Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, at the National Youth Conference […]
KRG Updates Diplomats
The Department of Foreign Relations has hosted a meeting for the Kurdistan Region’s diplomatic corps, providing them with the first update since the region's elections on the political, economic and security developments both in Kurdistan as well as Iraq. The Head of the Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, welcomed the diplomats and thanked […]
UN Casualty Figures for November 2013
According to casualty figures released today by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in November a total of 659 Iraqis were killed and another 1,373 were wounded in acts of terrorism and violence. Some 565 civilians (including 120 civilian police) were killed last month, while some 1,186 persons (including 239 civilian police) were […]