A review of the Iraqi Equity Market for June
By Ahmed Tabaqchali (pictured), CIO of Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The equity market, as measured by the RSISUSD index, ended an Eid-shortened month on June 22nd, down -3.5% following the pattern set during the […]
Oil Exports Up Slightly in June
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced preliminary oil exports for June of 98,178,370 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 97,500,000 barrels, with 677,413 barrels exported from Kirkuk. Revenues for the month […]
SPX Flow forms New Business in Iraq
By John Lee. United States-based SPX Flow is reported to be setting up a joint venture with Al Wajdi Group (WTE) to service rotating and static equipment, including pumps, for oil and gas, industrial and power customers in Iraq. According to World Pumps, SPX Flow & WTE Energy Industrial Services FZCO will have offices in […]
US Firm Wins $21m Iraq Defense Contract
By John Lee. Massachusetts-based American Science and Engineering (AS&E) has been awarded a $20,965,958 firm-fixed-price foreign military sales contract to provide a repair parts package for the sustainment of Iraqi-owned Z-Backscatter vans with low-energy, non-intrusive inspection equipment screening systems. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Work will be performed in Billerica, Massachusetts, with […]
More than 400 Iraqi Civilians Killled in June
A total of 415 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 300 injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in June 2017*, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The number of civilians killed in June (not including police) was 411, while the number of […]
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Sunday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 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 […]
Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Friday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 66 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, […]
Airbus delivers Helicopters to Iraq Ministry of Oil
France's Airbus has delivered the final two of four helicopters from the H145 family ordered by the Iraq Ministry of Oil. The contract with the South Oil Company (SOC), a government owned company of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, was signed in June 2014. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has selected Airbus as its helicopter […]
Eid Tourist Numbers Increase in Kurdistan
By John Lee. According to a report from Rudaw, more than 140,000 tourists have visited the Kurdistan Region for the Ramadan holidays, an increase for the second year in a row. These interim figures are only for four days — Friday until Monday. Final figures will be released next week. Eid al-Fitr, which marks the […]
New Aerial Survey of Iraqi Antiquities
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq, together with UNESCO, has concluded a comprehensive aerial survey of Iraqi heritage destroyed by the Islamic State (IS), paving the way for further cooperation to restore various […]
Orbital ATK to repair Iraqi Aircraft
By John Lee. Aerospace and defense technologies company Orbital ATK has received a contract from the U.S. government to repair trainer aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force to continue their security mission. The trainer aircraft include 12 Cessna 172 Skyhawks and five Cessna Caravans. Cary Ralston, Vice President and General Manager of the Defense Electronic […]