Market For Female Entrepreneurs Launched In Halabja
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. In the northern Iraqi city of Halabja a unique new weekly market showcases handmade goods produced by the province’s women. It’s doing so well, it may become a permanent fixture. […]
Iraqi Entrepreneurs find Success in Smartphone Apps
By John Lee. At a time when the government is strapped for cash and looking to the private sector to create jobs, Iraq's young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs are finding business opportunities in mobile apps. So says a report from Associated Press, which list examples including: Wajbety ("My Meal"): a popular food ordering and delivery app based […]
Partnering to Enhance National Capacities in Iraq
Working closely with other humanitarian organisations and government counter parts is at the core of Logistics Cluster activities in Iraq. The team has recently joined forces with the German Government civil protection organisation Technische Hilfswerk (THW), which works closely with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to support capacity building efforts. As part of these activities, […]
UNESCO welcomes Liberation of Hatra
UNESCO Director-General welcomes the liberation of Hatra and will send Emergency Assessment mission “as soon as possible” Following several reports and discussions with the Iraqi authorities, UNESCO has confirmed the liberation of the archeological site of Hatra, located in the Governorate of Nineveh in Iraq. The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has reiterated her support […]
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 […]
Lockheed Martin to Train Iraqi Air Force
By John Lee. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has been awarded a $12,600,000 contract to provide advanced F-16 pilot training in support of the Iraqi Air Force. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed by June 27, 2019. (Source: US Dept of Defense)
How Iraq plans to Secure Key Border Road
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any views expressed here are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq is trying to revive the Trebil border crossing between Iraq and Jordan, which was closed in 2014 after the Islamic State (IS) took control of Anbar province. But […]
Japan Provides Support to Iraq’s Community Police Centers
The Government of Japan is continuing to support activities of UNOPS in the Middle East region, providing new funding of over USD 16 million, of which USD 3,122,500 are dedicated to those in Iraq. The “Improving the Impact and Effectiveness of Community Police in the Newly Liberated Areas in Iraq” project will be implemented by […]
Ancient City turning into a Watermelon Farm
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. Recently Najaf locals who want to preserve their archaeological treasures have been protesting, calling on the authorities to stop agricultural and housing development on top of ancient tombs and palaces. […]
Video: New IDP Camp near Mosul
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The UN's refugee agency opens a new IDP camp in the Iraqi town Hammam al-Alil, south of Mosul, to host people who have been displaced by the fighting in western Mosul, the organisation says:
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 4th May 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD907 (-2.0%) / $934 (-1.6%) (weekly change) (-5.5% and +1.3% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
$41m Humvee Contract for Iraq
By John Lee. AM General LLC has been awarded a $41,571,288 contract to procure 134 M1151A1B1 and 72 M1152 (pictured) High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles for the government of Iraq. Work will be performed in South Bend, Indiana, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2017. (Source: US Dept of Defense)