Video: More than 20 Killed as Protests grip Iraq
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. At least 21 people have been killed in Iraq, with protesters back on the streets sceptical about a government promise to introduce sweeping economic reforms. Demonstrators are calling for Prime Minister Adel Abdul […]
IBBC attends Int'l Chambers of Commerce Conference
IBBC is one of fifty-five international chambers of commerce who met with many of their UK counterparts over three days reports Richard Cotton, commercial adviser to IBBC who attended on its behalf. The first session on Oct 15 was an internal Chamber event bringing the UK and the Global Network together. Delegates heard that following […]
UAE, UNESCO to restore Historic Churches in Mosul
The United Arab Emirates and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) renewed their collaboration to the flagship UNESCO initiative Revive the Spirit of Mosul earlier this morning, extending the historic partnership on restoration and reconstruction efforts in Mosul, Iraq. Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge […]
Household Debt in Iraq: Borrowing in a Time of Crisis
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This study seeks to better evidence and understand the scale, terms, sources, uses, and social dimensions of household debt within conflict-affected communities in northern Iraq, with a view to inform ongoing and future CCI relief and recovery programming. The research was carried out in two conflict-affected districts in the Ninewa governorate – […]
Iraq’s Famous Marshes Come Back To Life
This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The birds, flowers and buffalo are all returning, thanks to heavy rains last winter. Now, locals say, federal funds are needed to improve infrastructure and state services, and to guard […]
Activists, Journalists "Leave Baghdad in Fear of Arrest"
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Civil society activists and journalists leave Baghdad in fear of being arrested On Oct. 9, an Iraqi journalist left Baghdad for Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, […]
ICTSI builds Umm Qasr Deep-Water Capacity
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has formally inaugurated two new berths which for the first time offer the port of Umm Qasr, Iraq’s main dry cargo port, the ability to handle container vessels of up to 14,000TEU. The inauguration ceremony marked both the opening for business of the two new berths, Berths 25 and […]
SMEs to be Tax Free for 10 Years
By John Lee. The Iraqi Government has said it will exempt small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) from income tax for ten years. In a statement, it said: "The government announced a draft amendment to Income Tax Law No. 113 of 1982 to exempt several groups on low-income from paying income tax. "The proposed amendment also […]
Cabinet Approves $25m Desalination Project
By John Lee. The Cabinet held its regular weekly meeting in Baghdad on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. It authorised the Ministries of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research, other ministries, public bodies and local councils to recruit holders of post- graduate degrees, and to exempt this round of recruitment […]
Iraqi Govt to Lower Retirement Age
By John Lee. The Iraqi Government has announced a reduction in the retirement age. In a statement, it said: "The Iraqi government is also proposing amending Retirement Law number (9) of 2014 to include: Reducing the retirement age for all state employees to 60 years, except for those working in the university sector where the […]
UNAMI Report on Iraqi Demonstrations
A special report, prepared by the Human Rights Office of UNAMI, outlines key human rights concerns regarding the demonstrations that occurred in Iraq from 1 to 9 October 2019. UNAMI’s interim findings indicate that serious human rights violations and abuses have been committed during the recent protests. The report contains a set of recommendations and […]
IBBC hosts Deputy Speaker to Iraqi Parliament
Baroness Nicholson and IBBC host Deputy speaker to Iraqi parliament and MP’s to discuss business in Iraq. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted a meeting in the Houses of Parliament with Mr Bashar Tawfeeq the Deputy Speaker, Mr Gates Alrikabi in the State of Law block, Mr Hussein Almaliky a member of the Foreign […]