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 […]
Video: Protests Outside Oil Field near Basra
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. People are still protesting across southern Iraq, despite a promise by the prime minister to create jobs and improve public services. The unrest began in the oil-rich province of Basra last week and […]
Video: Iraq Struggles as Protests Spread
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Police and medical sources say at least 11 people have now died in protests in southern Iraq against the poor state of public services. The unrest began in Basra last week and has […]
Seedstars Erbil: Finding the Best Start-Up in Iraq
On August 10th, ten of Iraq’s best seed-stage startups will compete in Erbil to represent the country at the Seedstars Summit in Switzerland and win up to USD 1 million in equity investments and other prizes. The first Seedstars competition in Erbil is marked by the excitement and commitment of Seedstars and its partners in […]
Iraq Fails to convince Iran to Resume Power Supply
Iraqi Electricity Minister Qassem Al-Fahdawi (pictured) said yesterday that his country has failed to convince Iran to resume supplying Iraq with electricity. Last Friday, Al-Fahdawi along with an Iraqi delegation arrived in Tehran where they held talks with Iranian officials to resume supplying Iraq with 1,000 megawatts of electricity, which Tehran cut off about two […]
Norway Increases Support for Mine Clearance in Iraq
"Mine clearance is crucial to prevent the loss of civilian lives, to ensure access for emergency aid, and to enable hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people to return safely to their homes. This is why we are now increasing our support for mine clearance in Iraq and Syria", Norway's Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide […]
Iraq opens Kirkuk Airport for Civil Aviation in Aug
Kirkuk Airport will open for domestic and international flights in August, an Iraqi official announced on Monday, Anadolu reports. Rakan al-Jubouri, the governor of Kirkuk, told reporters that experts from the Ministry of Transportation would arrive in Kirkuk shortly to confirm the date of the first landing. “Kirkuk Airport will serve millions of people from Diyala, […]