New Investment Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced new investment opportunities in Iraq: Glass production, State Company for Glass and Refractories Overhead Cranes, State Company for Steel Industries Fallujah Cement Plant, Iraqi State Cement Company (Source: National Investment Commission) (Picture: Business opportunity word cloud, from ibreakstock/Shutterstock)
APL adds new Iraq Port Call
APL has announced that the Gulf Asia Express 2 (GA2) service will soon be calling the port of Umm Qasr. The service will also make a second call to Jebel Ali during the return leg of its service rotation to Asia. These developments demonstrate APL’s commitment to continuously provide market connectivity between the Far East […]
Video: Anger mounts as Protests spread to Baghdad
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Demonstrations in Iraq have spread to the capital Baghdad. Although a smaller gathering than seen in the last 2 weeks in the south of Iraq, a significant number of protesters in the capital […]
Intelligence Agency Admits Holding Hundreds
By Human Rights Watch (HRW). Iraq’s National Security Service (NSS), an Iraqi intelligence agency reporting to Iraq’s prime minister, has acknowledged for the first time that it is detaining individuals for prolonged periods of time, despite not having a clear mandate to do so, Human Rights Watch said on Sunday. NSS is holding more than […]
Iraq "puts Oil Company Plans on Hold"
By John Lee. Baghdad has reportely postponed plans to create a new national oil company until a new government is formed. In March, Iraq’s parliament voted to establish a new Iraqi National Oil Company (INOC) to manage its upstream energy sector, and serve as an umbrella body for its state-owned oil firms. More here from […]
Internet Shutdowns Cost Iraq $40m/day
By John Lee. An Iraqi government block on internet access is reportedly costing the country $40 million per day in lost business, sales and opportunities. The estimate is from the COST tool, based on the Brookings Institution economic impact methodology for internet shutdowns, using data collected by the NetBlocks internet shutdown observatory in collaboration with […]
Internet Cut "to Stop Protesters Posting Images"
By Amnesty International. Internet Cut to Stop Protesters Posting Images of Security Force Attacks Amnesty International has learned that the Iraqi authorities have disabled internet access shortly before the security forces have attacked - and in some cases killed - people protesting over unemployment and inadequate government services across the south of the country. In […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Base Manager, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Camp Management Manager, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Livelihoods Manager, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Transport Officer, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Senior Human Rights Officer, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Communication/Public Information […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Deputy Representative, UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund Child Protection Coordinator, Terre des hommes (Tdh) National Project Officer (FAP), UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Human Settlements Officer/Technical Supervision, UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services Ethics and Assurance […]
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 […]
New Tenders for Development of West Qurna-2
By John Lee. Russian oil company Lukoil has published tenders for two projects at its West Qurna-2 oilfield: Decentralised Water Injection Facilities - click here for more information; Gas Turbine Power Plant Expansion - click here for more information. Interested companies have until 23rd July to apply for documents, and bids will be accepted until […]
Deadlines Extended for 2 More Oil Refineries
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has extended the closing dates for tenders for two new oil refineries: Muthanna refinery, 70,000 bpd: More information here. Diwaniya refinery: 70,000 bpd: More information here. Companies interested in investing must submit their documents by the end of working hours on Sunday, 30th October 2018. For further information […]