Dubai-based Firm eyes Iraqi Rail Sector
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport met with a delegation from the Dubai-based company Gravo DMCC to discuss the delegation's request for support and development of Iraq's railway sector through partnership. The meeting was attended by the relevant department directors. It was decided to continue meetings between the parties to try to achieve shared […]
Talks to Progress TotalEnergies Iraq Projects
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil, Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail, recently met with Laurent Vivier, the director of the French company TotalEnergies in the Middle East and North Africa, and Donia Chalabi, the director of the company's branch in Iraq, to discuss prospects for cooperation. The meeting focused on the follow-up of joint efforts to […]
Failed Oil Policies Lead to New Opportunities in Iraq
By Zaid Al-Ali, for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 20 Years of Failed Oil and Gas Policies Lead to New Opportunities in Iraq Back in 2003, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) adopted an independent oil policy that was […]
Twenty Years After the War, Iraq Needs U.S. Support
By Bilal Wahab, for the Wall Street Journal. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Twenty Years After the War, Iraq Needs U.S. Support As a partner to Baghdad, Washington can establish a bulwark against malign influence in the Mideast. Click here to […]
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 […]