New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Child Protection Project Manager, Baghdad, Save the Children Field Manager, Save the Children Area Manager, Baghdad/Salah Al Din (SAD), Save the Children Health Program Manager, Save the Children Field Manager, Baghdad, Save the Children Safety and Security Manager, Baghdad, Save the Children Medical […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Administrative Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) A WASH Cluster Co-Coordinator, Action contre la Faim - ACF International Emergency Coordinator, International Rescue Committee (IRC) (Source: UN)
Sonangol to return to Qayara and Najmah Oil Fields
By John Lee. Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi, Luiebi] held a meeting with Edson Dos Santos, a director of Angolan oil company Sonangol, saying that he required the company to restart work in the Qayara and Najmah oil fields. According to a statement from the Ministry of Oil, Edison said his company was ready […]
Iraqi Government Announces Liberation of Tal Afar
The global coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria congratulates Prime Minister Al-Abadi and all Iraqi forces on their stunning victory today in Tal Afar and northern Ninewah province, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said today. Under the command of the Iraqi prime minister, all branches of the Iraqi […]
Govt Settles in First Lawsuit on Trump Muslim Ban
From the American Civil Liberties Union. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Trump administration today settled with the plaintiffs in the first legal challenge to the president’s original executive order, which sought to bar travelers from certain majority Muslim countries from entering […]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, coalition […]
Holiday Security Announcement from US Embassy
U.S. Embassy Baghdad is aware of reports of increased threats of attacks in Baghdad during the Eid Al-Adha holiday. In response, the U.S. Embassy has restricted movement of its employees from September 1 – 5 outside of the international zone in Baghdad. In addition, the U.S. Embassy is restricting movement of its employees on September […]
KRG to pay $1bn to Pearl in "Full and Final Settlement"
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will immediately pay $1 billion to the Pearl Consortium, including Dana Gas, and its partners to settle a long-running legal dispute. In a joint press release, the Kurdistan Regional Government and Pearl Consortium announced the "full and final settlement" between the two parties. Below is the full press release: Settlement […]
Iran to set up Trade Centres in Iraq
By John Lee. The Trade promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran is to establish two permanent trade centres in Iraq. Iran's commercial attaché in Iraq, Nasser Behzad, said the centres will cover various areas including foodstuffs, construction materials, medicines and medical equipment, technical and engineering services. You can find out more about opportunities in Iran at […]
Investment Opportunity - Chlorine and Caustic Soda Plant
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced an opportunity to invest in the expansion of a chlorine and caustic soda plant in Iraq. The full text of the announcement is shown, unedited, below: Al-Furat State Company for Chemical Industries and Pesticides as one of the affiliates of Ministry of Industry and Minerals […]
Video: Jordan, Iraq Reopen only Border Crossing
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Jordan and Iraq reopen their only border crossing, saying security had been restored three years after the Islamic State group seized control of frontier areas:
Iran looking for Energy Projects in Iraq
By John Lee. Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh has said Iranian companies are ready to execute oil and gas industry projects in Iraq. He added that Iran's oil ministry is prepared to increase cooperation with Iraq in the oil and gas sector. In June, Iran began exporting gas to Iraq after a several years of […]