US - Iraq Joint Coordinating Cmte on Defense and Security
The Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq reaffirmed their commitment to a strong and long-term security partnership between the two countries at the inaugural meeting of the Defense and Security Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) of the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA), from May 22-24, 2012. The meetings, held at the […]
Why Iraq Needs a Court of Truth and Reconciliation Now
The opportunity to establish some sort of institution for restorative justice after Saddam Hussein was lost years ago, but in this article from NIQASH Iraqi poet Faris Harram argues that Iraqi society still needs one, if Iraqis ever want to find peace. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect […]
Polish Delegation seeks Opportunities in Kurdistan
The Deputy Marshal of Poland’s Wielpolska Province, Leszek Wojtasiak, and the Republic of Poland’s Ambassador to Iraq, Stanislaw Smolen, led a delegation of government, business and university representatives on a visit to both Erbil and Suleimaniah last week in order to explore opportunities for cooperation in the civil, economic and educational sectors. The Head of […]
The DNA of Kurdistan
As Kurdistan forges a new future as an emerging democracy, a major project to unearth the past of its people is underway. And the University of Huddersfield’s expertise in the analysis of ancient DNA samples is playing a crucial role. Soran University in Kurdistan – which is a now a self-governing, democratic region – has […]
After P5 Plus 1: Time to Move on with Iraqi Politics
The following article was published by Reidar Visser, an historian of Iraq educated at the University of Oxford and currently based at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. It is reproduced here with the author’s permission. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. […]
Supplying Polyproplean sacks for Kirkuk Cement Plant
We are (Iraqi Cement State Company ) one of the formations of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals have the pleasure to advertise for the need of Kirkuk cement plant for above mentioned equipment so every one who has the desire to participate in this tender can get their specifications and required conditions from our company center/commercial department (located […]
White Sugar Tender
General Contracts Department MOT/Here by announce about a tender for purchasing the quantity of 25000 MT+/- 5 % in minimum of white sugar from Brazil , Europe , UAE origins in cash payment or by L/C according to the specifications adopted by State Co for food staff trading and the final quantity will be specified by the […]
Gulf Keystone Spuds Sheikh Adi-2 Well
Gulf Keystone (GKP) announced on Friday that the Sheikh Adi-2 exploration well spudded on the Sheikh Adi block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The Sheikh Adi block is located immediately to the west of the Company's Shaikan block, which is a major discovery. Sheikh Adi-2, the second exploration well on the block, is being […]
Karbala Printing & Marketing Service Center
The Karbala Printing and Marketing Service Center has gone from a dream, to a concept, to a proposal and will soon be a reality for the Karbala Business Development Center (KBDC). The KBDC recently signed a Performance Grant Agreement with the USAID-Tijara program for funding to establish the Marketing Service Center in Karbala. The KBDC […]
Basra to be Number One Trading Centre
The Governor of Basrah, Dr Khalaf A.S. Khalaf was guest of honour at IBBC’s Iraq Day Mansion House conference in London where he pledged to lead Basrah’s “ renaissance,” and make the port city the leading centre of trade not only for Iraq, but the Gulf region. Dr Khalaf brought a strong delegation from the […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 24th May 2012). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. ID1,280 / $1.397, (+0.1%) (weekly change). The number of week traded shares was 41.4bn and the weekly trading volume was ID50.9bn ($42.7mn). ISX Company […]
Qatar Airways' First Flight to Erbil; Baghdad to Follow
Qatar Airways has extended its Middle East footprint to Iraq with Wednesday’s launch of scheduled flights to the northern city of Erbil. Qatar Airways inaugural flight QR 446 from Doha to Erbil arrives in the northern Iraqi city to a traditional water salute welcome today. The Doha-based airline is operating four-flights-a-week non-stop on the route […]