Iraqi Governor Jailed for Corruption
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has announced that a former governor of Salah Al-Din province has been found guilty, in absentia, of corruption. It said the governor took bribes of approximately $7 million in return for the awarding of contracts. The bribes included 4.6 billion Iraqi dinars and 1.5 million US dollars, in […]
New Iraqi PM encourages Private Sector
By John Lee. The Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, met on Sunday with a number of businessmen, investors and entrepreneurs in the private sector. During the meeting, they discussed the national economic situation, the prospects for the work of the private sector and its contribution to expanding job opportunities and development, and important obstacles […]
Head of Iraq's Integrity Commission Resigns
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's Commission of Integrity has resigned. Judge Alaa Jawad Al-Saadi (pictured) submitted his resignation to Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, on Sunday. The Prime Minister confirmed that he had accepted the resignation, praising Al-Saadi's efforts at the Commission. In a statement, Al-Saadi said he was, "unable to continue in […]
IBBC's Dubai Conference doubles in Scope and Impact
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): As Iraq returns to the international stage with record oil revenues, stability, and a new Government, the IBBC extended its Autumn Dubai conference over three days to accommodate a record number of attendees and speakers. While energy is fundamental to Iraq, the conference branched out to encompass other […]
UAE-Iraq Agreement for Port and Logistics Development
Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group and Iraq's International Development Bank (IDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to review opportunities for ports and logistics projects that could enhance trade flows between the UAE and Iraq. The agreement was signed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, and […]
Lack of Regulation of Cryptocurrency in Iraq
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. Kurdcoin founder says lack of regulation crypto's big challenge in Iraq Al-Monitor interviewed Abdurrahman Bapir, who heads Iraq's first cryptocurrency exchange, on the appeal of cryptocurrency in Iraq and […]
Iraq "Lacks Strategy on many Governance Fronts"
By Abbas Kadhim, 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. Iraq lacks strategy on many governance fronts. It's never too late to rectify this unforgivable deficiency A year after the October 2021 elections, the Iraqi Council of Representatives […]
Will Iraq's new Anti-Corruption Campaign succeed?
By Nour H. Ayoub for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will Iraq's new anti-corruption campaign succeed? New Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani started his government by announcing an anti-corruption program. Many great challenges, however, remain in his […]
Iraqi Youth Graduate from UNDP's Job Matching Project
Iraqi youth graduate from UNDP's job matching project The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) celebrates the graduation of the first wave of Iraqi youth from a Job Matching Project implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, local government in Karbala Governorate, and several private sector companies. A total of 150 unemployed Iraqis […]
Improving Employment Opportunities for people in Basra
UN-Habitat and ILO work together to improve access to employment opportunities for vulnerable women and men living in Basra's underserviced settlements UN-Habitat and the ILO in Iraq are collaborating to increase access to employment opportunities for young women and men living in underserviced settlements in Basra, where the unemployment rate is high and living condition […]
Negotiations on Iraq Gas Import from Iran
By John Lee. The CEO of Iran's National Gas Company has announced that negotiations have started regarding the continuation of gas supply to Iraq. According to Shana's report, quoting Majid Chegani, as saying that the first export contract to Baghdad will expire next year, and that the Iraqi side is applying for the extension of […]
Iraqi PM to head Intelligence Service
By Adnan Abu Zeed 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 prime minister to head Intelligence Service New Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani removed Raid Jouhi from the head of the Iraqi Intelligence Service, deciding to head […]