Hidden Rupture puts Iraq's Ruling Coalition in Danger
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside story: Hidden rupture puts Iraq's ruling coalition in danger Below the surface, a rupture has emerged between Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' Al-Sudani and Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi. The divide between the […]
Jiyad: Iraq Petroleum Sector Chronicle, Volume 4
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Dedication, Preface, and Introduction of IPSC Project' New Book Ahmed Mousa Jiyad Norway My newest book in the Iraq Petroleum Sector Chronicle Project- IPSCP has been released this month; it is […]
UK Trade with Iraq Up 39%
By John Lee. The UK's Department for Business and Trade has said that total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Iraq was £885 million [$1.106 billion] in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2022, an increase of 39.4% or £250 million in current prices from the four […]
Iraqi Airways gets new Director General
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transportation announced the appointment of Manaf Abdel-Monem [Manaf Abdel Moneim Uriel] as Director General of Iraqi Airways. He had previously held executive positions in the company, and succeeds Engineer Karim Kazim Hussein [Karim Kazem Hussein]. Abdel-Monem expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Transport, Mr. Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, and […]
Start of Direct Flights between Iraq and Armenia
By John Lee. Fly Arna, Armenia's national airline and a joint venture company between ANIF and Air Arabia Group, has started direct flights between Yerevan and Baghdad. The new direct flights from Zvartnots International Airport to Baghdad International Airport will be operated twice a week. Schedule to Baghdad International Airport, effective April 22, 2023 (all […]
Iraqi Official Dies following Escape from Prison
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. Iraqi religious official dies of heart attack following escape from prison Saad Kumbesh, the former head of Iraq's Sunni waqf, died after he was caught by police. He was […]
Arab Tribes and Customary Justice in Iraq
By the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. EUAA report on Arab tribes and customary justice in Iraq The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has published a thematic report on tribalism and customary law […]
Sustainable Development of the Food Industry in Iraq
UNIDO and Government of Japan collaborate on Sustainable Development of the Food Industry in Iraq The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan are proud to announce their collaboration on the "Emergency livelihood support to mitigate the food insecurity crisis among vulnerable people in Iraq" project. This project is part of […]
The rise of a Shia Vatican in Iraq
By Mehiyar Kathem for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The rise of a Shia Vatican in Iraq The way the past is used and managed can provide a unique insight into a country's political trajectory. Since 2003, […]
FAO Boosts Agricultural Livelihoods in Nineveh
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Partners Continue to Boost Agricultural Livelihoods in Nineveh FAO representative in Iraq, Dr Salah El Hajj Hassan led a mission to several sites in Nineveh to follow up on the implementation of FAO-EU funded project, "Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Nineveh […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 20th April 2023). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Note: ISX will be closed starting from Apr. 20, 2023 (Thursday) to Apr. 24, 2023 (Monday) due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Fitr. The […]
Iraqi Cabinet Approves New Medical City at al-Rashid
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved recommendations to transform Al-Rashid Camp in Baghdad. Plans include the development of a second Medical City at the Al-Rasheed Military Hospital, to include an air base, in addition to the provision of new green spaces. The lands of Al-Rashid Camp will be re-allocated to the Municipality of […]