Contract Awarded for Trucks
By John Lee. A company has won a tender to supply two truck tractors with low-bed trailer to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Iraq. The contract with US-based Al-Kasid Commercial Agencies Ltd is valued at $269,300. According to the company's website, Al-Kasid Commercial Agencies Ltd is the official distributor in Iraq for […]
The Economic Perils of Youth Nostalgia for Authoritarianism
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. The Economic Perils of Iraqi Youth’s Nostalgia for the Return of Authoritarianism Although Iraqi youth’s nostalgia for authoritarianism in the form of a powerful presidential system as a cure to their country’s ills is understandable, the economic costs of Turkey’s increasing move toward such a system over the […]
Christian School re-opens in Mosul
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. School bells finally rang at Shimon Safa Elementary School this fall, Mosul’s oldest Christian school that had been closed for four years. The school, also called the Shimon Safa Institute, is located […]
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 Working to make Money, not Burn it up in Gas Flares
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq working to make money, not burn it up in gas flares Iraq plans to expand capacity at its oil refineries while at the same time reducing the amount […]
Iraq Initiative to Empower Women Candidates
Iraq Initiative to Empower Women Candidates run Parliamentary Polls In order to promote the equal opportunities for women to play their role as an active agent of society and due to the importance of political empowerment, participation and mobilization of women in the Democratic Government in Iraq, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part […]
Sanctions Halt Iraqi Oil Exports to Iran
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's new Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has opted for the policy of his predecessor, Haider al-Abadi, by committing himself to the US sanctions on Iran. A few hours […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 8th November 2018). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD654 (-1.3%) / $700 (-1.3%) (weekly change) (-19.4% and -16.2% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
Increased Cooperation between Iraq and Qatar
His Excellency Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi has received Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman bin Jassem al-Thani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and his accompanying delegation. The delegation included a group of ministers and advisers. During the meeting, they have discussed boosting bilateral cooperation in various sectors, especially in […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: DDG Operator - Humanitarian Mine Action - Administration, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) DDG Team Leader - Humanitarian Mine Action, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) DDG Deputy Team Leader - Humanitarian Mine Action, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Livelihoods Officer (Business), Danish Refugee Council (DRC) AME Officer, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Resources Management Officer, IOM - International Organization for Migration Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant/Call Center Operator, IOM - International Organization for Migration Research Consultant, IOM - International […]
KRG "starts paying its Debts to Contractors"
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government has reportedly started repaying its debts, clearing half of what it owes to private banks and 10 percent of what it owes contractors. According to Rudaw, the KRG will now service its remaining debts every month. KRG finance minister Rebaz Hamlan (pictured) told the news agency that the […]