Vectrus Wins $252m Iraq Defense Contract
By John Lee. Colorado-based Vectrus Systems LLC [V2X] has been awarded a $252,050,925 cost-plus fixed-fee indefinite contract action for base support services in support of the Iraq F-16 program. This contract provides for base operating support, base life support, and security services. Work will be performed at Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base (formerly Balad Air Base), […]
Prometheus to supply Fire Protection for New Nassiriya Depot
By John Lee. Italy's Prometheus will supply its ProFlex passive fire protection systems for the New Nassiriya Depot Project, where China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd (CPP) is the EPC contractor. The project, developed by the State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP), involves the construction of a new crude oil storage and handling facility on the […]
Shams Telecom and GlobalTek sign MoU on Solar Projects
By John Lee. Shams Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with GlobalTek to cooperate on solar energy and related technology projects in Iraq. The agreement covers collaboration on clean energy solutions, with a focus on solar power, and on providing technology and infrastructure services for the telecommunications and energy sectors. The Baghdad-based companies said […]
Management Partners and BHTC sign MoU on Financial Sector Training
By John Lee. Management Partners (MP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with BHTC for Training & Consulting -- Bayt Al-Hikmah (House of Wisdom) for Training and Human Development -- to cooperate on training, institutional development and capability building for Iraq's financial services sector. The agreement was signed by Hisham Khalid and Amar Shubar, in […]
Azerbaijan and Iraq agree FM Radio Frequencies
By John Lee. A meeting was held between Azerbaijan and Iraq during the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku to coordinate FM radio broadcasting stations between the two countries. The Azerbaijani side was represented by officials from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Information and Communication Technologies Agency and the State Administration […]
Seismic Survey Completed west of Khudher Al-Mai
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has completed the two-dimensional (2D) seismic survey programme west of Khudher Al-Mai [Khider al-Mai] in Muthanna province, exceeding its target with a completion rate of 103 per cent. The work was carried out by the Third Seismic Team under the Oil Exploration Company, covering a total distance of […]
BEIT Project Addresses Iraq's Housing and Employment Challenges
From the United Nations (Iraq): The BEIT Project Integrates Policy, Legal Frameworks, and Practical Solutions to Address Iraq's Housing and Employment Challenges The Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project held its second Steering Committee Meeting in Baghdad. In his opening remarks, Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Al Sayed, […]
Iraq-Turkey 'Oil-for-Water' Accord
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Politicians hail Iraq-Turkey 'oil-for-water' accord as critics cry foul Touted as a breakthrough, Iraq and Turkey have signed a "historic" oil-for-water agreement. Officials say the deal will boost both countries' economies while easing […]
Iraq Anti-Corruption and Arbitration Initiative Enters New Phase
Iraq Strengthens Integrity and Environmental Justice: Anti-Corruption and Arbitration Initiative Enters New Phase With a 14-place leap in global Transparency Index, the country moves to tackle corruption linked to climate, environment, and natural resources In a move towards transforming how Iraq fights corruption and protects its natural resources, the Government of Iraq and the United […]
Iraq Election to shape Next Phase of US-Iran Competition
By Alex Vatanka for The Middle East Institute. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Iraq's vote will shape the next phase of US-Iran competition Washington is once again leaning hard on Baghdad to narrow the space for Iran's proxy networks, […]
Oscar Submission to Revive Iraq's Film Industry?
By James Mottram for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq's Oscar submission spark a revival in the country's film industry? Hasan Hadi's The President's Cake, also screening at Doha festival, is a rare film from Iraq to […]
Ruling Shiite Alliance Moves to Form Iraq's Next Government
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Ruling Shiite alliance moves to form Iraq's next government Only days after Iraq's legislative polls, the ruling Shiite Coordination Framework has declared itself the "largest bloc" in the next parliament. The […]