New Think-Tank aims for a Better Iraq
A new Iraqi think-tank has been set up with the aim of finding realistic and practical solutions to rebuilding the Iraqi state, enhancing safety and security, a.......nd rooting out corruption and sectarianism. The Iraq Forum for Dialogue says it supports "a strong and just national government stemming from the will of the people, and the […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 6th January 2022). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD938 (+2.2%) / $823 (+2.2%) (weekly change) (+2.2% and +2.2% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
Iraqi Govt Formation: What you Need to Know
Al Monitor has published a useful summary of Iraq's recent parliamentary election, and the ongoing process of forming a new government. Click here to read the full article.
Iraq records First Omicron Cases
By Al Monitor staff. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq records first omicron cases Five cases were confirmed in Dohuk province and an unknown number of infections were recorded among foreign diplomats in Baghdad. Click here to read the full […]
Happy New Year from all at Iraq Business News!
As we publish our first newsletter of the new year, we'd like to say a special word of thanks to all of our contributors, including our panel of Expert Bloggers, who have given us the benefit of their wisdom and observations over the past twelve months: Ahmed Mousa Jiyad Ahmed Tabaqchali (AFC Iraq Fund) Alice […]
Iraq to buy Exxon stake in West Qurna 1
By John Lee. The Iraqi cabinet has agreed to allow the Basra Oil Company (BOC) to take over ExxonMobil's holding in the West Qurna 1 oilfield, at a price of up to $350 million. Addressing media after Wednesday's cabinet meeting, Minister of Communications Arkan Al-Shaibani (pictured) said the cabinet also allocated an initial payment of […]
KRG issues new COVID-19 regulations
The Kurdistan Region's High Committee for Combating COVID-19 met on Tuesday and issued the following directives as part of the Kurdistan Regional Government's efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic: The vaccination deadline for public service employees (civil and military) will be extended to 20 January 2022. Any employee who fails to adhere to […]
UNOPS awards Contracts to Equip Health Centers in Anbar
By John Lee. Ardh Al-Mewada has won contracts with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the provision the following for Primary Health Centers in Anbar: Lot 1 - Supply & Installation of Medical Equipment: Contract value $58,500 Lot 2 - Supply & Installation of Furniture: Contract value $68,870 Lot 3 - Supply […]
Financial Investigators prepare Taskforce Investigations
Iraqi Judges and Financial Investigators prepare Taskforce Investigations The Federal Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq, the Kurdistan Judicial Council and UNDP Iraq, with support from the U.S. Government, launched a series of workshops for investigative judges, prosecutors, investigators, auditors and financial analysts from all across Iraq in late November 2021. These workshops will aid Iraqi […]
Genel Suspends Drilling Ops on QD-2 well at Qara Dagh
Genel Energy has announced that drilling operations on the QD-2 well at Qara Dagh (40% working interest and operator) have been suspended. As previously stated, the well had been side-tracked in response to encountering more complex geology above the target reservoir than expected. Two further side-tracks have been initiated, but the licence partners have now […]
NIC Opens New Entrance to Bismayah City
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has opened a new entrance to the city of Bismayah, near Baghdad. Head of the NIC, Suha Daoud Najjar [Suha Dawood Najar], said the road will reduce traffic and facilitate smooth entry for residents into the complex. It is 235 meters long and 50 meters wide, connecting […]
Results of Iraq Women Integrated Social and Health Survey
Ministry of Planning, UNFPA launch results of the second Iraq Women Integrated Social and Health Survey The Ministry of Planning, the Central Statistical Organization and UNFPA have launched the results of the second Iraq Women Integrated Social and Health (IWISH) survey, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning at the Kurdistan Regional Government - […]