Iraq Plans Second 750 MW Solar Tender
By John Lee. The Iraqi government is reportedly planning a second 750 MW solar tender. According to pv magazine, Raad Al Haris, an energy advisor to the prime minister, did not provide dates but said that both this and the ongoing 750-MW solar tender launched in May will be finalized within two years. He added […]
Tech Forum at the IBBC Dubai Conference
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is delighted to be holding a Tech forum within the main Conference at Address Hotel in Dubai on December 8th. Principal among the speakers are Mr Yassin Bhija of GE Healthcare and Mr Uwe Bork of Siemens Healthcare who are driving the healthtech panel – exploring the hot topic […]
Cabinet pushes for Int'l Arbitration Convention
By John Lee. The Cabinet held its regular weekly meeting in Baghdad on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi, and: reviewed progress in implementing the reforms, initiatives and measures announced by the government to meet the legitimate demands of the protests; approved a draft law on the accession of the Republic […]
Denmark offers to Lead NATO Training in Iraq
By John Lee. Denmark has reportedly offered to lead a NATO mission to train Iraqi forces, replacing Canada, whose term ends in late 2020. According to AFP, the year-old NATO mission provides around 500 soldiers to advise and train Iraqi troops. It qutoes the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (pictured) as saying that they would […]
China Wins $121m West Qurna-1 Contract
By John Lee. China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp (CPECC) has reportedly won a $121-million contract to upgrade gas capture facilities at West Qurna-1 oilfield. According to Reuters, the project is due to be completed within 27 months. (Source: Reuters)
South Africa may supply Defence Kit to Iraq
By John Lee. The South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Export Council (SAAMDEC) has reportedly been invited to engage with Iraqi government on defence and security contracts. Established in 2015 by the South African Department of Trade and Industry, SAAMDEC aims facilitate exports for the defence and related industries sector. Iraq is said to have […]
Italy-UNESCO Agreement on Education in Iraq
Doha: Signing of the Italy-UNESCO Agreement on children's education in Iraq The Director General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Marrapodi, and the Director of the UNESCO Office in Iraq, Paolo Fontani, signed an agreement today in Doha for the implementation of a joint cooperation project aimed at […]
Protests Spread in Basra as Death Toll Rises
By Shelly Kittleson for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Protests spread in oil-rich Basra as death toll rises Repeated closures of Iraq’s key Umm Qasr port and intermittently blocked internet over the past almost two months have led to […]
Campaign to Stop Lethal Force Against Protesters
Euro-Med Monitor launches advocacy campaign to stop the bloodshed against peaceful protesters in Iraq The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has sent letters to the European Union and the French and German governments, urging them to exert pressure on the Iraqi government to stop the use of lethal force against ongoing popular protests, and to immediately […]
Constitutional Amendments Relating to Petroleum Issues
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Constitutional Amendments Relating to Petroleum Issues The “October Uprising” is sustained, vertically and horizontally, causing on one side regrettable loss of human lives, inflicting serious damage and destruction to public, business and […]
Iraq Reopens Border Crossing with Iran
By John Lee. Iraq reportedly reopened al-Shib border crossing with Iran on Monday, after a 9-day closure. The crossing was closed on 16th November following a request from Tehran due to protests against fuel price incfreases in Iran. (Source: Anadolu Agency)
Oil Ministry Finalises Export Figures for October
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced final oil exports for October of 106,859,982 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.447 million barrels per day (bpd), down from the 3.576 million bpd exported in September. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 103,540,855 barrels, while exports […]