Debate: Is it time for Iraq's Democracy to Field Bigger Parties?
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Debate: Is it time for Iraq's democracy to field bigger parties? Amwaj.media invited three experts to reflect on whether it is time for Iraq's political stage to see a consolidation into larger and […]
Toward a New Compromise in Iraq?
By Wladimir van Wilgenburg, for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Toward a New Compromise in Iraq? Recent election results have placed Nouri al-Maliki in a strong position to name the next prime minister. Click […]
The Biggest Challenge Awaiting Iraq's Next Prime Minister
By Victoria J. Taylor for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Dispatch from Iraq: The biggest challenge awaiting the country's next prime minister Iraq's November 11 parliamentary elections have given way to jockeying among political parties over issues […]
Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions
From International Crisis Group. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions After years of fraught relations, Ankara and Baghdad are charting a course toward rapprochement. But much depends on how the two sides (and other parties) […]
Former Iraqi President to head UN Refugee Agency?
By John Lee. Former Iraqi president Barham Salih has been reportedly been chosen as the new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Unconfirmed media reports say he will start a five-year term leading the Geneva-based refugee agency from the start of January. He would replace Filippo Grandi, an Italian diplomat who has served two […]
ILO Awards Contract to Al Aliaa Travel
By John Lee. Al Aliaa for Travel and Tourism Company has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to: "Support the conducting of Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Financial Education (FE) Training of entrepreneurs in Dohuk, Sulaymaniyah, Erbil and Ninwa Governorates. 14 September-19 October 2025." The contract value was not disclosed. […]
National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Launches the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People 2026-2030 On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Iraq launched the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for […]
UNDP Recommendations on Tackling Corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a series of recommendations on tackling corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan. The recommendations are included in its report on the second phase of the Trial Monitoring Programme on grand corruption cases in the region. Expand Judicial Specialization: Replicate the Fourth Erbil Criminal Court model in […]
Iraq Election: Reform Candidates "Pushed Out"
By Hayder Al Shakeri for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq 2025 election: Reform candidates pushed out by a system that rejects change Hopes that reform of Iraq's political system would be possible from within have been dashed […]
UNOPS awards Contract in Sinjar; Stipulates Value in Dinars
By John Lee. Abeer Alshimal Company For General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Restoration of four boreholes in Sinjar (Lot 1 - Gohbal village and Hay Al- Moudafeen)." The contract value was stated in Iraqi dinars as IQD 664,481,000 [approximately $500,000]. (Source: UNGM)
DNO to Ramps Up Drilling in Kurdistan
By John Lee. Norway's DNO ASA has announced a major scaling-up of operations in the Kurdistan Region after surpassing 500 million barrels of cumulative oil production from the Tawke licence, where it holds a 75 percent operating stake. Drilling will resume next week after a 2.5-year spending pause, beginning with a new production well in the […]
Edita Increases Investment Plan for Iraq
By John Lee. Egypt's Edita Food Industries will direct part of its planned EGP 4-billion ($84 million) investment budget for next year toward expanding production in Iraq. Chairman and Managing Director Hani Berzi told Asharq Business that Edita's programme in Iraq includes installing a new production line at a factory the company bought recently, with operations scheduled […]