Collaboration on Protection of Women in Kurdistan
A new step towards gender equality in Iraq; Italy, UN Women, UNFPA collaborate on women and girls protection in Kurdistan The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has established a partnership with UN Women and UNFPA to improve the safety, protection and wellbeing of women and girls survivors of gender-based violence in the Kurdistan Region […]
Stall or Nothing: Iraq's Failure to form New Govt
By Hamzeh Hadad, for the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Stall or nothing: Iraq's failure to form a new government Iraq's recent election upended the informal political agreement that had dominated its politics since […]
Iran's new Iraq Ambassador "affiliated with Quds Force"
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran's new Iraq ambassador affiliated with Quds Force Iran appointed the country's fourth ambassador to Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, and similar to his predecessors he […]
"Positive Hiring Outlook in Iraq" - New Employment Report
Positive Hiring Outlook in Iraq: MSelect releases extensive and upbeat Iraq employment outlook report for H1 2022 Iraq's first major employment outlook report has just been published by MSelect, a leading Iraqi staffing agency and member of IBBC. In a wide-ranging survey across multiple sectors, regions and company sizes, there is overwhelmingly bullish news on […]
KRG to continue Oil Negotiations with Baghdad
By John Lee. The KRG's Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting on Wednesday, led by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. Referring to the recent round of discussions to resolve the dispute over oil sales between Erbil and Baghdad, the Council stressed the importance of continuing to defend the Kurdistan Region's constitutional rights within Iraq. It […]
KRG to Streamline procedure for Company Registration
By John Lee. The Council of Ministers of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has approved a draft bill concerning company registration. According to a statement from the KRG, the bill aims to streamline and simplify the process of registering new companies, with the aim of reducing bureaucracy and encouraging investment. (Source: KRG)
Iraq Suspends need for Import Licenses for Essential Items
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has suspended of the requirement for import licenses for foodstuffs, consumables, and medicines until June 8, 2022. The move is intended to ease supply and reduce the upward pressure on prices. In a statement, the cabinet assured that it would maintain inspection and quality control procedures, health checks, and […]
Nazli Williams steps down as Director of Genel Energy
By John Lee. Genel Energy has announced that Nazli K. Williams has tendered her resignation as a Non-Executive Director of the company with effect from 13 April 2022. David McManus, Chairman of Genel, said: "Nazli has been a Director of Genel since the merger with Vallares in 2011. She has provided both valuable contributions and […]
Protesters disrupt Gharraf Oil Field
By John Lee. Demonstrators have reportedly caused disruption at oil facilities in Dhi Qar on Wednesday. According to Anadolu Agency, dozens of university graduates gathered at the Al-Gharraf oilfield to demand employment. A local resident is quoted as saying that applications for jobs at the field had received no reply. (Source: Anadolu Agency)
Iraq to sign Double Taxation Agreements
By John Lee. The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. Following discussions, the Cabinet authorised the Ministry of Finance to negotiate and initialize a draft agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion on income and capital, between Iraq and Jordan, […]
New Iranian Ambassador signals 'Changed Approach to Iraq'
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. New Iranian ambassador signals 'changed approach to Iraq' Iran has appointed Mohammad Kazem Aal-e Sadeq as its new ambassador to Baghdad, ending the 5-year tenure of Iraj Masjedi. Speaking on condition of anonymity, […]
UNDP helps Boost Employment Opportunities in Iraq
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and UNDP partner to boost employment opportunities in Iraq A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The partnership will focus on promoting sustainable economic growth and boosting employment opportunities in Iraq. […]