Turkey appoints Special Envoy for Water Affairs with Iraq
By John Lee. Turkey has reportedly appointed a special envoy to Iraq to resolve the water sharing issues between the two countries. According to Daily Sabah, former Forestry and Water Affairs Minister Veysel Eroğlu (pictured), who will take up the post, pointed to the "inefficient" use of water resources in Iraq, saying "Turkey will share […]
Navistar Wins $8m Iraq Order
US-based Navistar Defense has been awarded an $8,069,336 fixed-firm-price Foreign Military Sales (Iraq) contract for Navistar transport and cargo vehicles. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Work will be performed in Lisle, Illinois, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 8, 2019. (Source: US Dept of Defense)
US Trying to get More out of Relationship with Iraq
From The Economist. America is trying to get more out of its relationship with Iraq US President Donald Trump thinks America is being ripped off. “We have spent $7trn—trillion with a T—$7trn in the Middle East,” he told a crowd last year, exaggerating slightly. “You know what we have for it? Nothing. Nothing.” To right […]
Lukoil confirms Geological Model for Eridu Field
Russia's Lukoil has successfully completed testing of the fourth well as part of Eridu field (Block 10) appraisal phase in the south of Iraq. The testing resulted in the commercial flow of dry crude oil that proves the current geological model of Eridu field as effective. Lukoil continues geological exploration at Block 10. For instance, […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 10th January 2019). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD672 (+2.2%) / $723 (+2.0%) (weekly change) (+2.0% and +1.8% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
Rent and Property Prices Increasing in Kurdistan
By John Lee. Housing prices in Iraqi Kurdistan have reportedly increased by 20 percent in 2018, while rents has gone up by 15 percent. Citing research from real estate company Baghi Khoshnawati, Rudaw says that demand for rental accommodation in the second half of 2018 has increased by 45 percent compared to the first half […]
$2m to Launch of Mosul Heritage Stabilization Program
Cultural Property Consultants (CPC) and the University of Pennsylvania Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC) have been awarded a $2 million grant to launch the Mosul Heritage Stabilization Program (MHSP). MHSP seeks to assist Iraqis in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage by contributing to the maintenance and promotion of cultural memory, […]
NATO to Lead Military Training in Iraq
By John Lee. NATO is to take the lead in the ‘train the trainer’ mission to teach Iraqi military instructors to impart key skills. According to a press release from the Combined Joint Task Force (Operation Inherent Resolve), the project will involve such skills as countering improvised explosive devices, civil-military planning, armored vehicle maintenance, and […]
Moldova: The most Cost-Effective Passport from Europe
Advertising Feature By Veronica Cotdemiey, CEO of Citizenship Invest. Moldova: the most cost-effective passport from Europe Citizenship by Investment has become one of the most reliable ways to obtain a legal citizenship and passport for many nationalities around the world. Allowing the ability to travel easily and secure a better future for individuals. However, when […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Programme Specialist - Youth Innovation, UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Data Collection and Evaluation Expert, UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Inclusive Health Technical Advisor, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Researcher, Forcier Consulting (Forcier) Iraqi Field Monitor, International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Social Protection Specialist, UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Research Officer, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Operations Coordinator, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Operations Officer, IOM - International Organization for Migration Psychologist, IOM - International Organization for Migration Shelter Focal Point, IOM - International […]
HRW claims Children Tortured in Kurdistan
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq is torturing children to confess to involvement with the Islamic State (ISIS), according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). Children told Human Rights Watch that in 2017 and 2018, security officers, known as Asayish, used beatings, stress positions, and electric shock on boys in their custody. Most said […]