IBBC signs MoU with Red Crescent
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has signed an MoU for cooperation with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in the House of Lords on 15th April. The Iraqi Red Crescent Society is a leading humanitarian not-for-profit organisation, as is IBBC, and both operate in Iraq sharing the same vision of rebuilding Iraq. The IRCSt […]
83 Schools Completed in Bardarash
Mahdi Khalil Amin, Director of Education in Bardarash [Dohuk], announced that the region has seen the construction of 13 new schools and renovations to 70 others over the past four years, totalling an investment of IQD 10.5 billion [$8 million]. These projects included not only building new schools but also adding classrooms to existing facilities. […]
US to Provide $50m Funding for Small Businesses in Iraq
By John Lee. A delegation from Iraq, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Mohammed Tameem, met with a delegation from the United States government, headed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, in the High-Level Coordination Committee (HCC) meeting yesterday, April 15th. The meeting was held in accordance with the 2008 Strategic […]
Iraq PM "seeks to Stay Out of Regional Conflict"
By Andrew Parasiliti and Tyler Huffman, for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq PM seeks to stay out of regional conflict, calls for US pressure on Israel to end Gaza war In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Mohammed […]
Biden, Sudani Meet at White House
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday. In a joint statement after the meeting, the two highlighed a number of business-related points: Iraq's Financial and Banking Reform: President Biden and Prime Minister Sudani discussed Iraq's efforts to reform its financial and […]
Deep Dive: Iraq's PM in First Visit to DC
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Iraq's prime minister embarks on first visit to DC Baghdad is hoping for more constructive strategic engagement with the US that does not undermine its relations with Iran. The full article […]
Kataib Hezbollah is Part of Iraq's PMF
By Michael Knights, 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. Kataib Hezbollah is Part of Iraq's PMF U.S.-designated terrorist group KH [Kataib Hezbollah] is the most significant player inside the Popular Mobilization Forces [PMF], which […]
UK Invites Bids to Strengthen Civil Society in Iraq
The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) for Iraq invites bids by 3 May 2024 for a programme to strengthen civil society organisations working on women, peace and security issues in the Federal and Kurdistan regions of Iraq. Overview In 2021, British Embassy Baghdad established the successful Women's Voices First programme, which runs until May 2024. […]
More details of Bauer Irrigation Contract in Iraq
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture has issued more details of the major contract it has signed with the Austrian company Bauer, a maker of irrigation equipment. A spokesperson told state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA): The Ministry announced a contract for 12,000 pivot sprinklers to be delivered this year. The value of the purchase […]
What Biden, Sudani Need to Refresh US-Iraq Relations
By Dana Stroul and Bilal Wahab, 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. What Biden and Sudani Need to Start the Next Chapter of U.S.-Iraq Relations To move beyond the years-long focus on Iran and […]
HeRAMS Transforms Health Care Management in Iraq
From the World Health Organization (WHO): The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) initiative has digitized health care management in Iraq and made vital information accessible for planning and decision-making purposes. The project was launched in January 2022 to ensure availability of information about essential health resources and services for decision-makers at all […]
PM's US Visit and Its Implications for Iraq's Future
By Yerevan Saeed, for The Wilson Center. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Prime Minister Sudani's Pivotal US Visit and Its Implications for Iraq's Future Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani's White House visit will discuss US forces in Iraq, sanctions, and bilateral relations. […]