UK appoints New Trade Commissioner for Middle East
UK International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP has appointed Simon Penney (pictured on right) as Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for the Middle East. The announcement was confirmed by Dr Fox on a visit to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he met government and industry representatives to boost trade and promote […]
Video: Fire hits Iraq's biggest Ballot Warehouse
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Emergency services try to put out a fire that ripped through Iraq's biggest ballot warehouse in eastern Baghdad's Al-Russafa district, ahead of a vote recount prompted by allegations of fraud during legislative elections that […]
Turkey "Postpones" filling of Ilisu Dam
By John Lee. Turkey has reportedly postponed the filling of the Ilisu Dam on the Tigris river until July, as fears of major water shortages in Iraq increase. According to a report from The National, water levels of the Tigris have reduced significantly since last week, sparking renewed panic among Iraqis. The Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, […]
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 […]
Oil Ministry makes first Direct Shipment of Crude
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has made its first direct shipment of crude oil since 1991. The two-million barrel shipment was made via its subsidiary company, the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company (IOTC). It will be delivered to a US-based customer of the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO). (Source: Ministry of Oil)
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Roving EFSVL Team Leader, Oxfam Senior Political Affairs Officer, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Senior Driver, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Liaison Officer / Translator, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Field Security Radio Operator, […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Deputy Country Director, Oxfam WASH Technical Coordinator, Oxfam Logistics Coordinator, Oxfam Media and Communication Officer, Oxfam Protection Focal Point, Oxfam Human Resource Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Logistics Manager, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Logistics Assistant - Fleet, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Information […]
Video: Iraq's Heritage Buildings Deteriorating from Neglect
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The leaning tower of Pisa is well known, but what's not so well known is that Baghdad also has a tower with a tendency to tilt. However, it is not the only heritage […]
Election Recount Ordered; Electoral Commission bosses Sacked
By John Lee. The Iraqi parliament has ordered a nationwide manual recount of all votes from the parliamentary elections, following claims from Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi that there had been serious violations. Iraq's top judicial authority, the Supreme Judicial Council, will also take over the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), replacing the local heads in each […]
IBBC completes Productive Mission to Baghdad
Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, President of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), visited Baghdad on 2-3 June, accompanied by Managing Director Christophe Michels, as well as Rasmi Al Jabri, Deputy Chairman and Iraq Representative to meet with numerous politicians and IBBC member representatives. Jonathan Wilks CMG, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq joined the IBBC team […]
6 New Investment Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced six new investment opportunities in Iraq: Starch and Dextrin production, General Company for Food Products Sulphur/Sulfur production, Mishraq Sulphur Company (Source: National Investment Commission) (Picture: Business opportunity word cloud, from ibreakstock/Shutterstock)
Confusion over Iran-Iraq Oil Swap
By John Lee. Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi, Luiebi] (pictured) has contradicted a recent report originating from Iran’s oil ministry news agency Shana, claiming that the Iran-Iraq oil swap had started. Reuters quotes the minister as saying that implementation of the agreement has been delayed due to "logistical issues". (Source: Reuters)