Transformative Agricultural Project in Ninawa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture in Ninawa Governorate and the University of Mosul, is implementing a multi-year initiative to transform farming practices in Ninawa governorate to boost food security and sustainability among small-holder farmers. The WFP-led programme trains over 500 farmers in conservation agriculture, water management, […]
Iraq signs Agreement with Libya to Enhance Youth Sector
By John Lee. Libya's Youth Minister, Fathi Al-Zeni [Fathallah Al-Zani], and his Iraqi counterpart, Ahmed Al-Mabrouq [Ahmed Al-Mubarak], signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday to "advance the youth sector in various fields." Accompanying the Libyan Minister in the reception delegation were Dr. Akram Naeem, Director General of the Department of Studies and Development of Youth […]
Cabinet revokes decision to relocate Turkish Consulate
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has revoked a decision to relocate its consulate general from the Turkish city of Gaziantep to the province of Mersin. It said the decision came as part of "diplomatic organization efforts," but provided no further information. (Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
Iraq to appoint Commercial Attaché to Africa
By John Lee. Iraq is to appoint a commercial attaché to the African continent. The role, approved at Wednesday's cabinet meeting, will be based in South Africa. (Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
Sparkle Expands its Int'l Network to Iraq
By John Lee. Italian connectivity services provider Sparkle has announced the expansion of its network footprint to Iraq with the opening of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Erbil, in cooperation with Novel Point, an Iraqi international provider of connectivity and ICT solutions. According to a press release: "The PoP in Erbil leverages Novel […]
KRG PM Welcomes New British Consul General
By John Lee. On 6 February 2024, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, welcomed James Goldman, the newly appointed British Consul General to the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani extended his congratulations to Consul General Goldman on his new role and emphasised the KRG's commitment to advancing bilateral ties between the two regions. […]
DNO Kurdistan Production Rebounds, but Prices are Lower
By John Lee. DNO has reported an average net production of 52,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd). Production in Iraqi Kurdistan contributed 34,900 boepd. Gross production from the DNO-operated Tawke license has rebounded to an average of 80,000 boepd by the end of the year, following the pipeline shutdown in March 2023. The […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 8th February 2024). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 1,668.0 -2.1% 7.3% RSISX USD Index 1,640.1 […]
Abu Baqr al-Saeedi: Kataib Hezbollah Terrorist, Serving PMF Official
By Michael Knights and Hamdi Malik, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Abu Baqr al-Saeedi: Kataib Hezbollah Terrorist, Serving PMF Official The Kataib Hezbollah leader killed on February 7 in Baghdad was (until now) […]
What Next for Iraq and US after Drone Strike?
By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. What's next for Iraq and the US after drone strike killed militia leader? The Iraqi government strongly condemned the US strike that killed Abu Baqir al-Saadi, as did Iran-backed […]
Italian Firm to build Steel Plant near Baghdad
By John Lee. Iraqi company Muhaj Baghdad has awarded Italy's Danieli the contract to build a new rolling mill plant for rebar production. The plant will be located in the industrial area of Al-Hilla near Baghdad and will have a capacity of 500,000 tons per year. According to a statement from Danieli, the plant will […]
UK-based company Wins Multi-Million-Dollar Iraq Order
By John Lee. UK-based Acoustic Data has reportedly won a multi-million-dollar order from a major oilfield service company in Iraq. According to Oil Review Middle East, the company will deploy its SonicGauge wireless monitoring systems "across a substantial number of assets." It quotes Chief Commercial Officer, Jesse Tolley, as saying that it will provide "real-time […]