Iraq "to Incorporate AI in Education System"
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq to incorporate AI in education system: Advisor The Iraqi government is planning to incorporate artificial intelligence skills in the education system, and is set to open three AI clubs in the country to […]
Unlocking Iraqi Talent in the Agricultural Sector
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the United States Agency for International […]
Iraq - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet
By John Lee. USAID has issued a Complex Emergency Fact Sheet, as at 3rd June 2024. Situation at a Glance 2.5 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance (WFP - March 2024) 140,184 Number of IDPs in Central and Southern Iraq Due to ClimateRelated Factors Since 2019 (IOM - May 2024) 1.1 MILLION Estimated Number […]
"Low Likelihood" of ISIS Resurgence in Iraq
By Kamaran Palani for the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Low Likelihood of ISIS Resurgence in Iraq ISIS was militarily defeated and lost territorial control in Iraq over six years ago. Since then, the group […]
New Qatari Consulate: Growing ties between Gulf Arabs, Iraqi Kurds
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. New Qatari consulate highlights growing ties between Gulf Arabs, Iraqi Kurds Qatar has opened a consulate in Erbil, reflecting the growing relations between wealthy Gulf Arab states and Iraqi Kurdistan. The expansion of […]
Farmers in Southern Iraq hit by Water Crisis
From Action Contre la Faim (ACF). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Farmers in southern Iraq hit by water crisis Situated at the crossroads of Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Basra is surrounded by salt-stained desert plains and the flares of oil […]
Iraq: Employment Rights for People with Disabilities
From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Employment Rights for People with Disabilities Iraq is failing to implement its national laws ensuring employment rights for people with disabilities, leaving job quotas for Iraqis with disabilities unfilled and […]
KRI: Reporting on Violence against Women "Getting Tougher"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How reporting on violence against women in Iraqi Kurdistan is getting tougher Iraqi Kurdistan has a reputation for having a better record on women's rights than its neighbors. Still, violence against women and […]
German Support for new Glass Factory in Najaf
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani inaugurated the second specialized workshop to support the private industrial construction sector. During the event, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) and the German Export Credit Agency to finance private sector development projects under the government's sovereign guarantee initiative. […]
Cabinet Approves Electricity Prices for Silver Crescent
By John Lee. At its most recent meeting this week, the Iraqi Cabinet has approved the purchase prices for electricity bought from Silver Crescent: Energy purchase tariff on gas: $24.94 per megawatt hour (MWh); Energy purchase tariff on heavy fuel: $32.37 per megawatt hour (MWh); Combined cycle energy purchase tariff: $36.81 per megawatt hour (MWh), […]
Iraq Cracks Down on Unlicensed Factories, Counterfeit Products
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has directed the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC), in coordination with the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, to monitor all unlicensed factories and take legal action against their owners. Owners of shops selling products from these unlicensed factories will also face legal consequences, and the counterfeit […]
US expects Action following Attacks on Franchises
By John Lee. The United States has said that it expects and wants the Iraqi government to take appropriate measures to respond to recent attacks on American and British businesses in Iraq. This follows attacks in recent days on Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Chili House, Lee's restaurant, the Cambridge Institute, and heavy equipment company Caterpillar. […]