Baghdad Curfew as Protests Continue
Iraq declared a curfew in Baghdad on Monday as two people were killed and 112 injured in the fourth day of anti-government protests, and the coalition government’s most powerful erstwhile supporter called for early elections, reports Reuters. Baghdad’s top military commander imposed the curfew from midnight (2100 GMT) until 6 am (0300 GMT) effective “until […]
Iraqi "First Digital-Only Payment Card"
Iraq-based International Network for Cards and Digital Payment Services (INC Iraq) and a Lebanese fintech startup NymCard that is digitizing how payments cards are issued, delivered, and used, in collaboration with Visa have launched the first digital-only (prepaid) payment card ‘Neo‘ in Iraq to serve the underbanked Iraqi population, the two companies announced in a […]
Medair begins Emergency Healthcare for Refugees in Iraq
Over 10,000 refugees from North East Syria have fled across the border into Iraq following ongoing military operations. Medair in Iraq has deployed a mobile medical team to Dohuk Governorate and begun delivering emergency health services to the refugees crossing into Iraq, 75% of whom the UNHCR estimates are women and children. In coordination with […]
Is Iran Expanding its Influence in Iraq?
By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Is Iran expanding its influence in Iraq? Well-known Iranian activist and journalist Roohollah Zam was captured Oct. 14 in Iraq and deported to Iran. The details surrounding his arrest and deportation have raised questions about the […]
Video: Scores Killed in Iraqi Protests
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. More than 60 people have been killed in two days of demonstrations against Iraq's government. Influential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is calling for the prime minister to resign. And MPs linked to him […]
UNHCR Iraq Protection Update
Highlights ▪ 11,292 refugees crossed into Iraq since the commencement of hostilities. ▪ The number of refugees entering the KR-I continues to increase. On average, over 1,200 new arrivals were recorded on a daily basis during the past seven days. ▪ Bardarash Camp has reached its capacity, new arrivals will now be hosted in Gawilan […]
Iraqi Intelligence "paved the way for Baghdadi Raid"
Iraq’s intelligence service provided the US-led coalition with the exact coordinates of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s location, paving the way for the raid that reportedly killed him, an Iraqi intelligence official told Reuters on Sunday. The agency learned of Baghdadi’s location from documents found at a secret location in Iraq’s western desert after […]
Govt Slashes Salaries of Top Officials
By John Lee. The Iraqi Government has said it will reduce the salaries of ministers, members of parliament, and senior officials by up to 50 percent, and invest the money saved in a new social security fund to support Iraqis in need. In a statement on Friday, it also announced the establishment of a special […]
Solar Street Lights for Ramadi
By John Lee. Al-Safwa Office has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to supply and install solar street lights in Ramadi. The contract is worth $243,700. (Source: UNGM)
Can Iraqi PM's Promises Calm Popular Anger?
By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraqi PM's Promises Calm Popular Anger? Mass protests erupted early Friday morning in most of southern Iraq's major cities, including Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, Karbala and Nasiriyah. In Baghdad, protesters began gathering and organizing […]
GardaWorld Weekly Security Report
GardaWorld, a global leader in comprehensive security and risk management, has made its weekly security report available to Iraq Business News readers. Prepared by GardaWorld's Risk Analysis Team in Iraq, this essential report includes short- and medium-term outlooks on the security situation, reports and commentary on recent significant events, and a detailed overview of developments […]
UNOPS Awards Contract for Information Management System
By John Lee. A US-based company has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Development of Internally Displaced Persons Information Centre (IIC) Referral and Information Management System". The contract valued at $66,000, was awarded to IT Tech Hub LLC. (Source: UNGM)