Turkish Business Delegation meets with Iraqi PM
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met the Turkish Minister of Trade, Mr. Omer Bolat, in Baghdad on Monday. The Minister is visiting Iraq with a delegation of approximately 150 businesspeople from the Turkish Exporters Assembly and the Turkish Contractors Association. The visit includes stops in Baghdad and Basra as part of a […]
Iraqi PM launches first National Census since 1987
By John Lee. As Iraq enters curfew for the two-day duration of its long-awaited census, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani made the following points in a speech marking the event: A significant developmental and civilizational milestone begins tomorrow with the commencement of the general population and housing census, marking 37 years since the last comprehensive […]
IBBC Education Conference to address Iraq's Higher Education Strategy
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC education conference to address Iraq's higher education strategy in skills and training. Education is becoming a significant topic in Iraq as the economy diversifies and expands, the country modernises and raises its economic ambitions and realises the potential of its growing youth population. Demography is driving the […]
How Supply Chains fuel Transnational Conflict in the Middle East
By Hayder Al-Shakeri and Dr Renad Mansour, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How supply chains fuel transnational conflict in the Middle East Transnational conflict in the Middle East is fuelled by both 'legal' and 'illegal' trade. Mapping these […]
FULL DETAILS: Japan signs $388m Loan for Basrah Refinery Upgrade
By John Lee. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a $388-million loan agreement with Iraq on Sunday, to provide Japanese ODA loan for the sixth phase of the Basrah Refinery Upgrading Project. In a statement, JICA said: "This project aims to improve the quality and productivity of petroleum products, reduce the supply-demand gap, decrease […]
UNDP publishes Key Iraq Development Documents
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published advance documentation ahead of its First Regular Session 2025, scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st January, 2025. The following documents are advance copies subject to change in the final versions: Draft country programme document for Iraq (2025-2029) Evaluation Plan, guiding the strategic […]
US Firm updates Iraq Development Management System (IDMS)
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning organized a workshop to discuss updates and enhancements to the Iraq Development Management System (IDMS). Sief Falah Hassan, head of the Office Monitoring and Project Management Department, highlighted that the system integrates various components, including international cooperation, proposed and approved projects, a comprehensive project bank, national development […]
New Korean Hospital Opens in Baghdad
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially opened the Iraqi-Korean Critical Care Specialty Hospital at Baghdad Medical City. The newly inaugurated hospital, described as the first of its kind in Iraq, consists of four floors with a capacity of 74 beds, three operating theaters equipped with the latest medical devices, and an […]
Drought Impact on Displaced and Returnee Iraqis
From the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Cracked Earth, shrinking harvest: Drought impact on displaced and returnee Iraqis This report explores an often-overlooked theme: the impact of climate on individuals and communities who are still displaced. How-if […]
Almas Group: Supporting Iraq's Oil and Gas Sector through Specialized Logistics
Almas Group: Supporting Iraq's Oil and Gas Sector through Specialized Logistics The oil and gas sector is key to Iraq's economic growth, generating significant revenue and development. As the industry grows, efficient supply chain solutions are essential for improving production and operations. Almas Group plays a crucial role by offering specialized logistics and supply chain […]
UN announces $1.3m Contract for Education MIS in Iraq
By John Lee. iMMAP Inc., a US-based nonprofit organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations, has won a contract with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for "Operating, Maintaining, Training, and Further Development of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for the Ministry of Education under 'Equitable Quality […]
Plans for Rail Link from Basra to Sharm El-Sheikh
By John Lee. A senior Spanish official has said that Spain is cooperating with Iraq to extend the railway from Basra to Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh. State-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) quotes Alicia Rocío Varela Donoso, Director General of International Trade and Investment for Spain, as saying: "There are very good companies in the field of […]