Iraq signs Gas Processing Deal with Honeywell
By John Lee. US-based Honeywell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the South Gas Company (SGC) to process 300 million cubic meters of gas per day from the Artawi field in southern Iraq. (Source: Oil Ministry)
Boskalis "to build Offshore Oil Export Facility"
By John Lee. Reuters has reported that the Iraqi government has authorised the Ministry for Oil to sign an initial agreement with Netherlands-based Royal Boskalis Westminster to build an "offshore oil export installation". IBN's requests to the company for confirmation have not been returned. (Source: Reuters)
Iraq to Import $5bn Gas, Electricity from Iran
By John Lee. Iran’s gas and electricity exports to Iraq are reportedy expected to reach $5 billion by the end of the current Iranian calendar year, which ends on March 21, 2020. Mehr news agency quotes the Secretary General of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber, Seyed Hamid Hosseini, as saying that if Iraq agrees it is possible […]
Saudi Border Crossing to Officially Reopen in Oct
By John Lee. The Arar border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Iraq will reportedly officially reopen in October. It was closed in 1990 following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. According to Gulf News, some pilgrims are currently being allowed to pass through the crossing to participate in next month’s Haj. (Source: Gulf News)
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: International Consultancy, UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Administrative Assistant, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Senior Registration Assistant, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Architect Engineer (IC), UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq National Humanitarian Affairs […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Logistics Intern, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Country Transparency and Compliance Officer, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Transparency and Compliance Intern, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Country Compliance and Transparency Manager, Agency for Technical Cooperation and […]
Iraq "an Attractive Environment for Power Sector"
NIC Chairman: Iraq is an Attractive Environment for Power Sector National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman, Dr. Sami Al-Araji assured, during a word he delivered in Powering Iraq Conference held in Baghdad July.10.19 that Iraq is an attractive environment for capitals in various economic sectors and at the top stands the power sector and that investment […]
Pompeo "Seeks to Make Baghdad Embassy Pullout Permanent"
By Robbie Gramer, for Foreign Policy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Pompeo Seeks to Make Baghdad Embassy Pullout Permanent, Officials Say In May, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ordered a partial evacuation of diplomats from the U.S. Embassy in Iraq […]
Malaysian firm wins $73m Iraqi Roadwork Contract
By John Lee. Bina Puri Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia's Bina Puri Holdings Bhd, has successfully secured a new contract for the proposed dual-lane road from Al-Islah Junction to Al-Jabayish at Nasirya City, in Thi Qar [Dhi Qar] province. The project, worth IQD87 billion ($73 million), includes the construction of 74.5 km dual […]
Key sites in Mosul Reopen after damage by ISIL
Health, sport, nature: Key sites in Mosul reopen after damage by ISIL Al Rabee Primary Healthcare Center, the Al Muthana Sport and Youth Center and the East Mosul Nursery Plantation were officially reopened today by the Government of Ninewa, following their rehabilitation by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). “While a lot of work remains […]
Siemens supports Rehabilitation of Baiji Health Clinic
Siemens, the Iraqi Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Health in Salah ad-Din Province have announced the completion of building repairs and the impending installation of Siemens medical equipment at the Al-Tawheed Center. The clinic, located in Baiji, has been fully renovated by the Ministry of Health and will be equipped with Siemens technology […]
Joint statement on EU-Iraq Relations
Joint statement by HR/VP Mogherini and Iraqi Foreign Minister Alhakim on the EU-Iraq relations and regional cooperation The European Union and Iraq strongly affirm their shared commitment to peace and stability in the wider Middle East and call for the de-escalation of the current tensions in the region, reminding that the risks and the consequences may affect Iraq, the region and beyond. […]