Iraqi Airways Renews Partnership with SITA
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has renewed its partnership agreement with IT service provider SITA, to modernize its passenger handling systems and stay aligned with technological advancements. Following directives from the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, the national carrier will implement the SITA Flex Hybrid system to enhance passenger experience and service efficiency. The […]
Brazilian Exports of Chicken to Iraq more than Double
By John Lee. Brazilian exports of chicken meat to Iraq have more than doubled. Considering all products, including fresh and processed, Brazil shipped a total of 15.3 thousand tons to Iraq in July. According to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), this represents an increase of 118.6 percent on the same month last year. (Source: […]
Iraqi Airways Launches First Flight to Tunisia
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has announced the first Iraqi Airways flight to Tunisia aboard a modern Airbus A220, marking the national carrier's newest destination. This inaugural flight from Baghdad to Tunis is set to be followed by scheduled routes in the coming days. The development follows discussions between Iraq's Minister of Transport, […]
Chevening Scholarships open for Applications
The UK's Chevening Scholarships programme is open for applications until 5th November 2024, at 12:00 (GMT). Chevening is the UK government's international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, it offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master's degree course. Successful Chevening […]
Sudani "pushes to realize old Iraqi dream of Baghdad Metro"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sudani pushes to realize old Iraqi dream of Baghdad Metro A dream of Iraqi city planners since the 1980s, long-stalled plans for a metro system in Baghdad have received a shot in the […]
Turkey-Iraq Power Line "part of a broader Strategic Shift"
By Umud Shokri for The Middle East Institute. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Powering up: Turkey-Iraq transmission line is part of a broader strategic shift On July 21, 2024, Baghdad inaugurated a new power line connecting Turkey and Iraq to […]
Iraq debates Personal Status Law
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Reticent religious authorities stand to gain as Iraq debates personal status law Amid the revival of a proposed amendment to Iraq's personal status legislation, activists have raised alarm that it would fundamentally undermine […]
Iraq Begins Seismic Survey of Qayara Oil Field
By John Lee. The Oil Exploration Company has started a 3D seismic survey of the Qayara oil field in Nineveh province, under a contract with Angola's Sonangol. General Manager Osama Raouf Hussein said the seventh seismic team is conducting the survey over an area of 135 square kilometers, with the work expected to take 150 […]
Debes Gas Power Plant Re-opens
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani inaugurated the Debes [Dibs] Gas Power Plant in Kirkuk via video link, marking the completion of a 320 MW facility that had been stalled since 2004. Restarted in late 2022, the project overcame significant legal, administrative, and logistical challenges, according to a statement from the Prime […]
KRG to Complete 2 more Dams by end of 2024
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said it has implemented a strategic plan to revive suspended water projects. Total number of dams in the Kurdistan Region: 34 Completed dams: 23 Dams under construction: 11 Six dams completed since 2019: Chamrga Khans Dewana Turajar Akwban Shawger Expected completion by end of 2024: Gomaspan […]
Iraq Resumes Purchases of US Rice
By John Lee. Iraq has re-started the purchasing of rice from the United States, according to a press release issued by the USA Rice Federation. It adds that ADM Rice sold a vessel of American rice, which will be loaded and sail to Iraq early this autumn. The resumption follows what USA Rice describes as, […]
Iraqi Army Receives 7 US Helicopters
By John Lee. The Iraqi Army Aviation Command celebrated the delivery of seven Bell 505 helicopters from the United States, in a ceremony attended by representatives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Air Force Commander, senior Defense Ministry officers, the U.S. military attaché, and a Bell company representative. This delivery is part of […]