UNDP Improves Access to Safe Water in Sulaimaniyah
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sulaimaniyah Governorate completed the rehabilitation of the main water network providing safe drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people. UNDP’s Iraq Crisis Response and Resilience Programme (ICRRP) and Sulaimaniyah Governorate repaired key components of the main pipeline that transfers water from Dukan Lake to Sulaimaniyah Governorate. Pumping […]
Investment Opportunity - Martyrs Firm
The Martyrs Firm [Martyrs Foundation?] has announced the opportunity of investing the land lot no. (110/43830) Jazeera with an area of 11 donum out of total 24,200 donum area located in Thi Qar province on the main road leading to al- Sader Hospital next to al- Sader housing compound near Thi Qar Martyrs Directorate Interested […]
Iraq hopes to bring FIFA Soccer back to its Stadiums
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq has been working to get the FIFA ban on its soccer stadiums lifted by hosting showcase games and wooing international soccer stars to tour the country's facilities. The latest games were held June 26 and […]
Video: Mosul Displaced wait to Return
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. After the Iraqi government announced victory over the Islamic State group in the city of Mosul, some residents displaced to camps by the fighting are anxious to return to their homes:
BL Harbert to build New US Consulate in Erbil
The US Department of State has awarded the construction contract for the new US Consulate Complex in Erbil to BL Harbert International of Birmingham, Alabama. The new Consulate Complex will include a Chancery, Marine residence, housing, support facilities and facilities for the community. The architect for the project is EYP of Albany, New York. (Source: […]
EU: Additional €30m in Humanitarian Aid for Iraq
The European Commission is scaling up its response to the humanitarian crisis in Iraq with an additional €30 million. The money will enable the EU to continue its support for emergency relief in newly retaken areas, including for families who have recently lost their homes. It will also go towards emergency medical services providers attending […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: IT Officer, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Internship for Market Assessment, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Child Protection Specialist ( Legal & Policy Framework), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Chief of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Logistics Manager, International Medical Corps […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Internship for Market Assessment, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Business Advisor, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Protection Cluster Co-Coordinator, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Logistics and Procurement Manager, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Project Officer, World Vision Security Advisor, Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Programme Quality Manager, […]
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, conducting 24 strikes consisting of 62 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, […]
New Oil Exploration Blocks Announced
By John Lee. Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi] (pictured) has announced exploration and rehabilitation projects for nine exploration blocks in Iraq. These include the onshore exploration blocks of Khudher Al-Mai, Jabal Sanam [Jebel Sinam, Jebel Sanam] and Umm-Qasr on the Kuwaiti border; the Sindbad, Huwaiza, Shihabi, Zurbatia and Naft Khana blocks on the Iranian […]
China offers Iraq $11.7m for Reconstruction
By John Lee. The Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that China will provide 80 million yuan ($11.7 million) in new financial aid to the Iraqi government for post-war reconstruction. In a letter to Iraqi President Fuad Masum, delivered by the Chinese Ambassador to Iraq Mr. Chen Weisheng, the Chinese President China added that China […]
Kurdistan to Export Potatoes to Russia
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is to export potatoes to Russia. According to a report from Basnews, production has exceeded demand, allowing 500 tons of the product will be exported to Russia this year. Speaking at the opening of a factory to produce fried potato chips, the KRG's Minister for Agriculture, Abdulsattar […]