As Protests Continue, Basra Residents call for Autonomy
By Hamdi Malik for Al Monitor. Any views expressed here are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As protests continue, residents of Iraq's Basra call for autonomy Anger is escalating in Basra over the new government's stance toward this strategic city and the demands of its people. The […]
New Mission to Develop Iraq’s Defense Institutions
NATO Leads New Mission to Develop Iraq’s Defense Institutions A new NATO-led mission in Iraq will work to further develop Iraq’s security institutions and structures, British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika told Pentagon reporters here today. American and Turkish troops conduct a convoy during a joint patrol in Manbij, Syria, Nov. 8, 2018. Army photo […]
Can PM make Iraq's Grand Plans a Reality?
By Salam Zidane for Al Monitor. Any views expressed here are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Abdul Mahdi make Iraq's grand plans a reality? New Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi recently submitted an ambitious development and financial plan to parliament, but his proposals will face […]
Kurdish Companies "moving South" to Avoid Tax
By John Lee. Companies are reportedly relocating from the Kurdistan Region to rest of Iraq in an effort to avoid taxes and customs duties which the Iraqi government charges on goods exported to southern Iraq. According to Kurdish media network Rudaw, the Baghdad government considers goods produced in Iraqi Kurdistan to be foreign, and subject […]
Adel Abdul-Mahdi - Hostage to All?
By Harith Hasan, for Carnegie Middle East Center. Adel Abdul-Mahdi was a compromise candidate as prime minister, that’s his major problem. A few weeks before he was sworn in as Iraq’s new prime minister on October 21, ‘Adel ‘Abdul-Mahdi wrote a commentary saying he would refuse the position because “the right conditions for success [were] […]
UNDP, Denmark Support Police Training in Iraq
UNDP and Denmark Support Mid - Level Police Management Training in Iraq for Citizen Service Oriented Policing On 11 November 2018 UNDP and Danish National Police started the first of a series of Mid-Level Police Management Training Courses for the Local Police in Iraq. The courses are developed and delivered in close collaboration with the […]
US Sanctions Key Hizballah, IRGC-QF Networks in Iraq
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action today to target four Hizballah-affiliated individuals who lead and coordinate the group’s operational, intelligence, and financial activities in Iraq. Specifically, OFAC designated Shibl Muhsin ‘Ubayd Al-Zaydi, Yusuf Hashim, Adnan Hussein Kawtharani, and Muhammad ‘Abd-Al-Hadi Farhat as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) […]
Iraq Considers Importing Wheat from Russia
By John Lee. Iraq reportedly wants to allow Russian-origin wheat to be bought in its state tenders to supply the country's massive food rationing programme. According to Reuters, the Trade Ministry will send a delegation to Russia before the end of the year to study the suitability of its wheat for Iraq's needs. Iraq needs between […]
Kurdish Women pedal, dunk, spike as Iraq's Top Athletes
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In Iraq, the toughest female competitors, best-equipped facilities and most experienced coaches are considered to be in the Kurdish-majority northern region: View on YouTube
New Investment Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC), in cooperation with the Babylon Investment Commission, is pleased to announce the following investment opportunities: Educational Research Center and Environment Laboratories within the main university site area of 1300 m² plot number 1/3474 m 17 Tajia. The Central Student Club of the University of Babylon within the […]
Versar wins $25m Iraq Order
Versar Inc., of Springfield, Virginia, USA, has been awarded a $25,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for support program management, contract administration, project engineering, quality assurance, real estate, and support staff for continued operations in Iraq. Bids were solicited via the internet with six bids received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an […]
Agents of Change: the Opportunity for Tech in Iraq
IBBC Tech Conference Sunday 25 November The Address, Dubai Marina The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is bringing together the leading companies involved in Tech in Iraq to discuss the various strands of Tech and the evident possibilities for investment and engagement. Interest in Tech in Iraq is rising rapidly, with a growing number of […]