Serbian Minister Meets Iraqi DPM
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister Saleh al-Mutleg [Salih al-Mutlaq] met the Serbian Minister of Trade and Transportation, Rasim Letantj, to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries. AIN reports that "the two sides discussed several common [causes] such as activating the economic and agricultural cooperation frameworks as well as exchanging the expertise in industry […]
Al-Maliki Meets Romanian Foreign Minister
By John Lee. His Excellency Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki met the Romanian Foreign Minister Mr. Titus Corlăţean at his office on Sunday. The Prime Minister called for increasing cooperation between the two countries at various levels, stressing Iraq’s readiness to develop its long standing relations with Romania in all areas, especially in the fields of […]
Iraq’s Facebook Feminists: Fighting Sexual Harassment by Security Forces
By Munaf al-Saedi. 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. One young Baghdad woman has ambitious plans for Iraqi women’s rights – and she has started a Facebook campaign to back them. She already has 10,000 […]
Tony Blair on the Future of Iraq
The following is the text of a speech to be delivered this morning by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is addressing the Iraq Britain Business Council’s 4th London Conference on the theme: "Iraq: The Road To Success?" This conference I know is one of several taking place that highlight the economic opportunity Iraq […]
Markez Wins $150m Housing Contract in Baghdad
By John Lee. The U.S.-Iraqi company Markez Inc. has reportedly won another contract to build homes in Iraq. According to a report from Bloomberg, the company has signed a $150 million contract to build 800 homes in the south-west of Baghdad. Building will start in the first quarter of 2013 and the project will be […]
Foreign Minister Welcomes New Syrian Ambassador to Iraq
By John Lee. The new Syrian Ambassador in Baghdad, Sattam Jadaan Al Dandah, presented his credentials to Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and peoples, in addition to the developments of the Syrian crisis. The Minister stressed the ministry's readiness to provide assistance and support […]
US Pavilion Opened at Baghdad International Fair
By John Lee. United States Ambassador Stephen Beecroft (pictured) inaugurated the U.S. Pavilion at the 39th Baghdad International Fair. The U.S. Pavilion houses booths for over 35 organizations, including 24 companies, seven universities, and three U.S. government agencies. The Pavilion features bilingual staff to welcome visitors and connect them with appropriate companies or universities, as […]
Video: Iraq's Signature Dish "Masgoof" Back on the Tables
More and more Iraqis are frequenting restaurants in Baghdad and in other major cities across the country to eat the signature dish "masgoof", as once rampant violence has declined. As a result, the fishing industry and restaurants serving the iconic cut-open carp that is best eaten in groups, are seeing a boom: (Source: AFP)
UN's Kobler Welcomes Announcement of Council Elections
By John Lee. The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq, Mr. Martin Kobler, has welcomed the decision announced on 30 October 2012 by the Government of Iraq to set 20 April 2013 as the date for the forthcoming Governorate Council elections, following consultations with the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). “Setting […]
Chevening Iraq Programme Launched
The British Embassy in Iraq has launched the competition for this year’s Chevening Scholarships in Iraq. This year, the programme is looking for applications from the fields of energy, the private sector, the public sector, good governance, human rights, security and rule of law but applications from other fields may also be considered. To apply […]
Opportunities for Study and Travel to the US
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has announced that it are now accepting applications for two U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs aimed at fostering mutual understanding and developing leadership skills. The programs provide Iraqi students and academics with networking and professional development opportunities with their American peers and colleagues. These programs work to support the goals of […]
Iraq Pledges $15m to Sudan, Yemen
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has decided to grant both Sudan and Yemen a total of $15 million. The Republic of Sudan is to get $10 million in the form of direct funding to Sudan's federal budget for FY 2013. "The funds will be channeled to the post-conflict rehabilitation in Darfur region, west Sudan," […]