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)
New Investment at Umm Qasr Port
Basra Multi-purpose Terminal (BMT), the largest multi-purpose port facility in Iraq, announces a major development in the Port of Umm Qasr. Marking a significant expansion to their existing facilities, BMT will be increasing their total investment in Umm Qasr Port to over USD 200 million, aimed to further advance the port in the international trade […]
Iraq Humanitarian Fund helps WFP Logistics
The Logistics Cluster, led by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has welcomed a generous contribution of US$860,000 from the Iraq Humanitarian Fund (IHF). The Cluster facilitates the movement of humanitarian supplies including food, medicines and even ambulances on behalf of the entire humanitarian community in Iraq. “This contribution is perfectly aligned with the […]
Iraq's Pro-Iran Factions shrug off US Sanctions Push
By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Two pro-Iranian militias active in Iraq and Syria declared that possible US sanctions targeting them would be ineffective and claimed that such sanctions would actually strengthen their presence and expansion in the Middle East. The US […]