Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Saturday, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 28 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, […]
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: Kurdish Referendum causes Concern in Iraq
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. With the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group defeated by government forces in northern Iraq, the question of Kurdish independence could pose a new problem in the country. Tensions have […]
Oil Ministry Declares its Final Exports for June
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced final oil exports for May of 98.2 million barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.273 million barrels per day (bpd), slightly more than the 3.261 bpd exported in May. Exports from the southern terminals totalled 97.5 million barrels, with 700,000 barrels exported from Kirkuk. Revenues for […]
ISIS Sleeper Cells Re-Appear at the Gates of Baghdad
This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The fight against the extremist Islamic State group goes on in rural areas around Baghdad. And security forces are enlisting the aid of locals to finish the job. Something happens […]
Germany Increases Aid for Mosul by $117m
Germany has announced an additional $117 million (100 million Euros) in aid to help rebuild the city of Mosul following its liberation from IS; much of the city is in ruins after months of fighting between government forces and IS for control of the city. The German government has stated that it will massively step […]
Engaging with PMU "Necessary to check Iran's Influence in Iraq"
By Ali Hashem for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iran Business News. The war for Mosul has come to an end; the city is freed and the Islamic State (IS) is out. But the reverberations of the monthslong battle will likely impact Iraq as a nation […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: External Relations/Resource Mobilization (EXR) Officer, World Health Organization (WHO) Operations Support and Logistics (OSL) Officer, World Health Organization (WHO) External Relations / Communications Officer, World Health Organization (WHO) Security Assistant, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Trainee - Security, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Business Support […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Administrative Officer, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Emergency Specialist, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Human Resources Assistant, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Security Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Associate Supply Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for […]
Iraq to sell new USD Govt Bonds
By John Lee. The Financial Times reports that Iraq has appointed Citi, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan as joint bookrunners for a new five-year government bond. The issue is described as a dollar-denominated, long-dated, benchmark-scale bond; investor meetings scheduled over the coming days. In January, Iraq raised $1 billion of five-year bonds, guaranteed by the US, […]
Asiacell Revenues Boosted by Mosul Liberation
By John Lee. Asiacell Iraq has announced 4 percent growth in revenues from QAR 2.1 billion ($570 million) in H1 2016 to almost QAR 2.2 billion ($600 million) in H1 2017. The customer base increased 13 percent to reach more than 12 million customers in H1 2017. EBITDA decreased by 3 percent and stood at […]
IDRO Eyes Cooperation with Iraq in Energy, Industry
The Industries Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) is ready to cooperate and collaborate with the neighboring Iraq in the field of energy, renovation of industries and training managers. Chief Executive Mansour Mo’azami announced the above statement in his meeting with the visiting Iraqi Minister of Industries Mohammed Shia Al Sudani. The two sides […]