TVS Motor signs Distribution Deal for Iraq
By John Lee. India's TVS Motor Company, which makes motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles, has signed an agreement to strengthen the company's presence in Iraq. UAE-registered ARATA International FZC, a subsidiary of Oman's Bahwan International Group (BIG), will distribute TVS vehicles in Iraq. The deal was signed by Sheikh Ahmed Bahwan, Chairman of BIG, and Mr […]
Iraq and Iran ease Visa Requirements
By John Lee. Visa requirements have reportedly been eased between Iraq and Iran. Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi, is quoted as saying that visas are now not required by Iranians arriving in Iraq through Baghdad and Najaf airports, or by Iraqis travelling to Iran. Iranians can stay in Iraq for up to one month, […]
An Urgent Call for Education Reforms in Iraq
Iraq: An Urgent Call for Education Reforms to Ensure Learning for All Children and Boost Human Capital Learning levels in Iraq are among the lowest in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region and are likely to decline even further because of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on education service delivery, including […]
Petrofac expects "Significant Upside Potential" on return to Iraq
By John Lee. Oil services company Petrofac has said it is "anticipating significant upside potential upon return to markets in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the UAE". In 2019, customers in Iraq and Saudi Arabia suspended Petrofac from bidding on new contracts, while allowing it to execute pre-existing contracts, followed by a UAE customer in 2020. […]
Will Iraq take Iran to The Hague over Water?
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi ministry proposes taking Iran to The Hague over water Iraq's water ministry has reportedly suggested that Baghdad files a case against Iran with the International Court of Justice in order to guarantee its […]
Housing, Land and Property Rights in Iraq
Housing, Land and Property Rights in Iraq - An Assessment of Progress Towards Durable Solutions in Line with the Pinheiro Principles Since the 1960s, housing, land and property (HLP) challenges faced by the people of Iraq have varied throughout different waves of conflict and displacements. These problems worsened during the period of conflict with the […]
Direct Flights Resume between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
By John Lee. Iraq has reportedly announced the resumption of direct flights with Saudi Arabia. Flights were suspended nearly two years ago because of the COVID-19 crisis. (Source: INA)
Explaining Iraq's Election Results
By Dr Renad Mansour and Dr Victoria Stewart-Jolley, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Explaining Iraq's election results Although the election results appear to show a shift in political support, there is a clear disparity between the popular vote […]
Turkish producer to supply Aerial Surveillance Systems to Iraq
By John Lee. Turkish defense technology company Otonom Teknoloji, has reportedly said it signed a deal with the Iraqi government to supply aerostat and airship systems. The agreement covers balloon surveillance systems, especially for border control and counter-terrorism operations. (Source: Savunma Sanayi ST)
Deal Signed for 96 new Wells at West Qurna 1
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract with Schlumberger to drill 96 horizontal and diagonal oil wells at the West Qurna 1 field in Basra. Saad Al-Damen, Vice President of Schlumberger, said the contract will add 200,000 barrels per day to production at the field. The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Oil, Hamid Younis, […]
Food Security in Iraq: Impact of COVID-19
Food Security in Iraq: Impact of COVID-19 with a special section on water shortages and adaptation (November 2020 - May 2021) Over the six-month period analyzed in this report, Iraq experienced significant turmoil. In addition to the effects of the pandemic, with cases overall on the rise in Iraq - now in its third wave […]
Sunnis back Party of Iraq's Youngest-ever Speaker
By Shelly Kittleson, for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sunnis back party of Iraq's youngest-ever parliamentary speaker The large backing by the Sunni community for the current parliamentary speaker's party despite a tradition of voting along tribal lines […]