Iraq's Power Problem (2): Implications of Iran Oil-for-Gas Deal
By Bilal Wahab and Dennis Ross, 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. Iraq's Power Problem (Part 2): Implications of the New Oil-for-Gas Deal with Iran Baghdad hopes to avoid power cuts, political turmoil, and […]
Abu Dhabi Ports and Etihad Rail meet Iraqi Min. of Transport
By John Lee. The Iraqi Minister of Transport, Mr. Razaq Mahibis Al-Saadi, held a wide-ranging meeting with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) representing Abu Dhabi Ports and Etihad Rail at the Ministry's headquarters in recent days. He welcomed the visiting delegation, highlighting the exceptional relationship between Iraq and the UAE and expressing […]
Iraqi PM extends Hand of Friendship to Syria
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visited Syria on Sunday, meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. In the first such visit by an Iraqi prime minister in at least 12 years, Sudani said his aim was to, "discuss cooperation in all fields, and to strengthen the relationship, which we believe […]
ONGC to Resume Exploration at Iraq's Block 20?
By John Lee. A report from Telegraph India suggests that ONGC Videsh Ltd (ONV) is considering resuming operations in Iraq. The company received the rights to Block 20 in the Western Desert (then known as "Block 8") in 2000, but declared force majeur in 2003 due to the security situation at that time. According to […]
AHG sees New Opportunities in Iraqi Fertilizer Sector
By John Lee. Mr. Mohammed Jaafar Al-Sadr, the Iraq Ambassador to London, received Mr. Amet Selman, CEO of AAA Holding Group (AHG) and an investor in the phosphate fertilizer plant in Basra on Monday. During the meeting, Mr. Selman briefed the Ambassador about the company's activities in Iraq, particularly their partnership with the Ministry of […]
Hakan Fidan and the New Turkish Diplomacy in Iraq
By Firas Elias 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. Hakan Fidan and the New Turkish Diplomacy in Iraq As Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan (pictured) will have to navigate urgent changes and new […]
Draft Laws "threaten" Human Rights in Iraq
By Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Draft laws threaten rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly The Iraqi government has re-introduced two draft laws to the Parliament which, if passed, would severely curtail the rights to freedom […]
Why TotalEnergies' $27bn Iraq Deal is a Gamechanger
By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Why TotalEnergies' $27 Billion Deal With Iraq Is A Gamechanger The long-delayed US$27-billion four-pronged megadeal between France's TotalEnergies and the Federal Government of Iraq has received the final go-ahead from […]
Iraq's Power Problem: Financial and Technical Challenges
By Noam Raydan 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. Iraq's Power Problem (Part 1): Persistent Financial and Technical Challenges Diversifying Iraq's energy supplies won't mean much if its power infrastructure is not rehabilitated, and […]
New KRG Representative to the United States
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has appointed Treefa Aziz as the new KRG Representative to the United States. Ms Aziz was most recently Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister and previously worked for over 25 years in the United States in various capacities in the public and private sector. She was also the KDP Representative […]
UK calls for Project Bids to promote Human Rights in Iraq
By John Lee. The British Embassy in Baghdad has announced funding for projects to promote and protect human rights in Iraq. Under the Magna Carta Fund, the UK will make £70,000 ($92,000) available to projects that include action-oriented ideas which will bring about concrete outcomes. According to a statement from the Embassy: "In particular, we […]
UK calls for Bids to Improve Freedom of Religion in Iraq
By John Lee. The British Embassy in Baghdad has announced funding for projects to improve freedom of religion and belief in Iraq. Under the John Bunyan Fund, the UK will make £30,000 ($39,000) available to projects that include action-oriented ideas which will bring about concrete outcomes. According to a statement from the Embassy: "In particular, […]