Video: Manual Election Recount to begin on Tuesday
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The mandate for Iraq's parliament has expired - with no new leadership confirmed. The country's still waiting for the results of a manual recount of suspect ballots from last month's election. That's due […]
76 Iraqi Civilians Killed in June
A total of 76 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 129 injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in June 2018*, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The figures include ordinary citizens and others considered civilian at the time of death or injury, […]
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq
Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Between June 25-July 1, coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes, consisting of 39 engagements, in Iraq and […]
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 […]
Video: Iraq’s Largest Indoor Water Park Opens
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As the summer heat increases in Iraq, Baghdad residents now get to enjoy a new water park, opened as a trial-run in the capital during the Eid al-Fitr religious holiday. The park’s capacity is […]
$8m Project to plant 70,000 Date Palms
By John Lee. An Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim foundation is reportedly planning to plant a total of 70,000 date palms south of Baghdad. According to Reuters, it has already planted 16,000 date trees outside Karbala [Kerbala]. The scheme is backed by a state loan of IQD 10 billion ($8.43 million). (Source: Reuters)
Iraq Sets up National Authority to Manage Environment
Iraq Sets up National Authority to Mobilize Global Climate Finance, Manage Environment and Climate Change Challenges On June 2018, Iraq has established a high-powered National Designated Authority to help mobilize global climate funding in support of dealing with pressures imposed by a range of environmental and climate change-related issues. This was announced by the Iraqi […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Spécialiste Administrateur, Terre des hommes (Tdh) Roving WASH Project Manager, Terre des hommes (Tdh) Data Coordination Assistant, ICMP - International Commission on Missing Persons IT Solutions Associate, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Psychosocial Area Coordinator, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Data Coordination Officer, ICMP - International Commission on Missing Persons International Cash Based Assistance Specialist, UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Logistics Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Financial Verification Expert, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) National Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, UNAMI Baseline Assessment […]
Petrofac Wins $110m Iraqi Contracts
Petrofac has secured a new award and a number of contract extensions, with a combined value of more than US$110 million, for construction management, engineering, commissioning and start-up services for international oil company clients in Iraq. Petrofac has been active in Iraq since 2010 and has developed a significant track record in delivering a range […]
Shell hands over Majnoon Oilfield
By John Lee. Shell has reportedly exited the Majnoon oilfield and handed over its operations to the Basra Oil Company (BOC). Sources told Reuters that the handover was formalised on Wednesday, and that the process was "smooth". According to the news agency, Anton Oilfield Services (AntonOil) and Petrofac will now operate the giant oilfield on […]
UK Starts Corruption Proceedings against Unaoil
The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has commenced criminal proceedings against Unaoil Monaco SAM and Unaoil Ltd as part of an ongoing corruption prosecution. This follows charges already brought against four individuals for alleged conspiracy to make corrupt payments to secure the award of contracts in Iraq. Unaoil Ltd has been summonsed with two offences […]