Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 56 strikes consisting of 109 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 […]
France to Lend $515m to Iraq in 2017
Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, visited Iraq on 25 and 26 August with Ms Florence Parly, Minister for the Armed Forces. Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian met with the President of the Republic of Iraq, Mr Fuad Masum, the Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, and his Iraqi counterpart, Mr Ibrahim al-Jaafari. […]
Trial Shipments of LPG from Badra Oilfield
By John Lee. Russia's Gazprom Neft has reportedly started production of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) at its Badra field in Wasit Province. According to Energy Business Review, the company has started trial shipments of LPG to Iraq’s state-owned gas filling company, and to the Az-Zubaydiyah power station. The facility is expected to be operation in […]
Jordanian-Iraqi Border Crossing to Reopen after Eid Al Adha
A Jordanian security official has stated that the Karamah crossing will be opened for the public on the third day of Eid, September 3, while staff will be deployed from August 30. "We have conducted a trial run at the crossing with our Iraqi counterparts earlier this week at the al-Karamah crossing on August 20," […]
Zain Iraq to deploy Ericsson virtual EPC
Zain Iraq has selected Sweden's Ericsson to upgrade its existing network using Ericsson’s virtual Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) offering to meet the growing data demands of its customers in the region. Under this collaboration, Ericsson will modernize the current infrastructure of Zain Iraq’s network by implementing a solution that will enable the operator to quickly […]
Cherkizovo Group Receives Permission to Export to Iraq
By John Lee. PJSC Cherkizovo Group, the largest vertically integrated meat and feed producer in Russia, today announces that its Vasilyevskaya poultry production facility has received permission to export poultry products to Iraq. The Vasilyevskaya poultry farm, which is Cherkizovo Group's largest poultry production facility, was granted the right to export to Iraq. The permit […]
Governor of Anbar Relieved of his Post
A member of the Anbar provincial council, Sabah Karhout, announced on August 27 the approval of the Administrative Court of Justice for the firing of Anbar governor Suhaib al-Rawi (pictured), after the decision was made in a governorate session to relieve al-Rawi from his post over charges related to financial and administrative corruption. "The Administrative […]
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 19 strikes consisting of 59 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 […]
Video: UK Trade Enjoy to Iraq discusses Opportunities
Baroness Nicholson, President of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) and Her Majesty's Trade Enjoy to Iraq, Azerbijan and Turkmenistan, discusses Iraq as a major market, IBBC's role in creating a worldwide network for those doing clean business in Iraq, further increasing investment and the positive consequences of businesses transferring skills and technology into Iraq:
Iraq lifts Ban on Import of Ukrainian Poultry
By John Lee. The ban on export of poultry products from Ukraine to Iraq has reportedly been lifted. It had been introduced due to outbreaks of avian influenza in Ukraine. Ukrainian egg producer Avangardco had reported a sharp reduction in sales due to the ban. (Source: Ukrinform News)
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Note: ISX will be closed starting from Sep. 1, 2017 to Sep. 5, 2017 due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Adha. The next session will be held on Wednesday (Sep. 6, 2017). Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 24th Aug 2017). Please click here to download a table […]
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 […]