Applications Open for Business Incubator Program
By John Lee. Applications are now open for the Orange Corners Baghdad incubation program. If you have an innovative e-commerce idea or solution, this program will advance you in the entrepreneurial world in just six months. Orange Corners Baghdad supports Iraqi youth in bringing their entrepreneurial ideas to life. Through a six-month incubation programme, it […]
UNDP launches E-Learning Platform for Iraqi Police
Iraq's Ministry of Interior and UNDP launch E-Learning Platform for Iraqi Local Police The Iraqi Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq have launched an E-Learning Platform for the Iraqi local police to improve opportunities for training, career development, and specialised education. The Platform offers easy access and enrolment to […]
More Details on Iraqi Solar Projects
By John Lee. Oil Minister Ihssan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail has given further details of the seven "alternative energy" plants that will be built, clarifying that they will all be solar power plants. The projects will have a combined capacity of 750MW, with the largest being a 300-MW facility in Karbala. There will also be plants in […]
PM receives briefing on Baghdad Ring-Road
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi has chaired a meeting with ministers and officials on the construction of a ring-road around Baghdad. During the meeting, there was a comprehensive presentation of the route and design of the road, and the Prime Minister also emphasised the importance of the project to the city and the […]
KRG to Tax Internet and Telecom Companies
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KRG will see 20 billion dinars monthly from new corporate tax on internet and telecom companies: official The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will attempt to bring in nearly 20 billion dinars [approx $13.7 million] […]
US Consul General supporting American Brands in Kurdistan
By John Lee. US Consul General Robert Waller has met with Ahmed Qadir [Ahmad Kadir Ismail Al Majidi], Chairman of HewaHolding, which owns the Fatburger and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf franchises in Erbil. While visiting Erbil's Majidi Mall, they discussed the company's future plans to expand and bring other American brands to the […]
Fmr Iraqi Minister Jailed for Corruption
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Former Iraqi minister sentenced to two years in prison for corruption A Baghdad court on Sunday sentenced a former Iraqi minister and a general manager from the same ministry each to two years in […]
NATO Mission to Iraq to Increase 8-Fold
By John Lee. NATO defence ministers concluded their second day of meetings via secure teleconference on Thursday. They discussed NATO-led missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Both missions are key contributions to the fight against international terrorism. On Iraq, Ministers agreed to expand the scope of the NATO mission, following Iraq's request, in order to support […]
Iraqi Cabinet approves New "Alternative Energy" Power Plants
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has agreed to approve a recommendation from the National Investment Commission (NIC) for the Ministry of Electricity to proceed with an investment project for the construction of seven "alternative energy" power plants. The new power stations are to be built in Karbala, Wasit, Babylon, and Al-Muthanna provinces. (Source: Govt […]
Iraq to buy New Ambulances
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has agreed to allocate funds for the purchase of an additional 300 ambulances. The decision was made at a meeting of the Cabinet (Council of Ministers) on Tuesday. (Source: Govt of Iraq)
Iraqi Airlines Resume Flights to Iran
Iraqi Airlines has resumed operating flights to Iran in compliance with the coronavirus protocols, an Iranian official said. The spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran said Iraqi airlines have restarted flights from Najaf to Tehran and Mashhad after a hiatus due to the health restrictions. Mohammad Hassan Zibakhsh also noted that there is no […]
UN pushes Economic Diversification, Private Sector
Briefing to the Security Council by SRSG Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert | Tuesday, 16 February 2021 (As Delivered): Madam President, Distinguished members of the Security Council, Allow me to begin by again condemning last night's deadly rocket attack on Erbil. Such reckless attempts to inflame tensions pose grave threats to Iraq's stability. Close collaboration between Baghdad and […]