Iraq, Jordan to Ease Trade, Finalise Plans for Oil Pipeline
By John Lee. Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi and Jordan's Prime Minister Dr. Omar Razzaz have agreed a series of measures to increase cooperation between the two countries. Following a meeting at the weekend, they announced that, among other steps, they will finalize the framework agreement for the Iraqi-Jordanian pipeline which will run from Basra […]
December Oil Exports: Volume Up, Revenue Down
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced interim oil exports for December of 115,517,974 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.726 million barrels per day (bpd), a increase from the 3.377 bpd exported in November. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 112,450,367 barrels, while exports by […]
Hopes that Turkey will Lift Ban Sulaymaniyah Flights
By John Lee. Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan are said to be hopeful that a meeting later this month between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi President Barham Salih will lead to Turkey lifting its ban on international flights crossing its airspace to land at Sulaymaniyah Airport (pictured). According to a report from Ahval News, Turkey […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Resident Program Manager, National Democratic Institute (NDI) GBV Manager, International Medical Corps (IMC) MHPSS Manager (Syria Response), International Medical Corps (IMC) Program Manager, International Medical Corps (IMC) Program Coordinator, International Medical Corps (IMC) Capacity Building Project Manager, Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH) Program Support […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Country Director, Action contre la Faim - ACF International Deputy Country Director, Action contre la Faim - ACF International A Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Head of Department, Action contre la Faim - ACF International Business Development and Fundraising Coordinator, Oxfam Capacity Building […]
Alliant wins $36m Iraqi Defense Deal
Alliant Techsystems Inc. has been awarded a $36,570,512 firm-fixed-price modification (P00045) to contract FA8106-16-C-0004 that exercises Option Year Three for contractor logistic support. This contract provides the Iraqi Air Force's Cessna 208 fleet and the 208/172 Trainer fleet with contractor logistic support. Work will be performed in Iraq and is expected to be completed Dec. […]
How to get a Loan In Baghdad: 30% Interest, Repaid in 3 Mths
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. By Ibrahim Saleh. How To Get A Loan In Baghdad - At 30% Interest, Repaid In 3 Months It’s tough to get a loan from Iraq’s undeveloped banking sector unless […]
SOS Intl Wins Major Iraq Order
SOS International LLC (SOSi) has been awarded a $191,225,021 firm-fixed-price contract for base life support and security services. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Work will be performed in Taji, Iraq, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2023. Fiscal 2019 operations and maintenance; and military personnel appropriations funds in the amount […]
Will PM Fail to Complete his Cabinet?
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. Will Iraq's prime minister fail to complete his Cabinet? For the second time in less than two months, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has left the Iraqi parliament building […]
Video: Trump declares end to US 'Policeman' Role
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Trump declares end to US 'policeman' role in surprise Iraq visit President Donald Trump uses a lightning visit to Iraq - his first with US troops in a conflict zone since being elected - […]
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 […]
Iraq Stock Market closes year 15% Down
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 27th December 2018). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Note: ISX will be closed during December 25, 2018 - January 1, 2019 due to the end-of-year closing operations. The next session will be held on Jan. […]