South Korea eases Travel Restrictions to Iraq
The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to include new projects in Iraq, which have been banned due to the worsening situation in Iraq since ISIL captured Mosul in 2014, in the list of cases to be considered for exceptional permission for use of passports. Since ISIL seized Mosul in June 2014, the Passport […]
Iran bans scrap metal imports from Iraq
By John Lee. Iran has reportedly banned the import of scrap metal from Iraq and Afghanistan. According to a report from Platts, the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) requested the ban due to fears that consignments could be contaminated with radioactive material or chemicals, and that they may contain unexploded munitions. It adds that […]
Basra Crude Exports to fall in June
By John Lee. Iraq is planning to export 3.215 million barrels per day of Basra crude in June, according to a report from Reuters. Sources told the news agency that the total is slightly lower than last month's due to a reduction in supplies of the Basra Heavy grade. The exports consist of 2.448 million […]
A Plague Of Stun Grenades Cause Panic in Basra
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. Different groups are using stun grenades to frighten locals in Basra. Sometimes for religious reasons, other times because of political or criminal grudges. For some time now locals in the […]
Fmr Iraq Reconstruction Chief Resigns over Govt "Lobbying"
By John Lee. The former Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) has reportedly resigned from his job following allegations that he was also working for a private firm that provided services for the government of Iraq. Stuart Bowen was most recently employed as the inspector general for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, […]
Stabilization in Ninewah Plains is taking-off
The Government of Iraq and UNDP’s Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS) re-opened the As-Salamiyah Water Treatment Plant at a ceremony yesterday in Nimrud. The Treatment Plant, which will provide safe drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people in the Ninewah Plains, is one of the first major stabilization projects to be completed since the […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Field Security Radio Operator, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Supply Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Field Security Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Information […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Information Analysis and Reporting Specialist, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Program Assistant - Engineering Quality Control/Quality Assurance, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Engineer - Quick Impact Project (QIPs), International Organization for Migration (IOM) Programme Assistant-Emergency Livelihood, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Urban Planner, International […]
Why Liberating Mosul won't lead to the End of IS
By Shelly Kittleson for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Although Islamic State (IS) fighters in western Mosul are cornered within a steadily shrinking area that is expected to be retaken soon, analysts warn that the fight against the group […]
Counter-ISIS Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, 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, […]
Wood Group's Iraq Progress "Slower than Anticipated"
By John Lee. Energy services company Wood Group has said that the "pace of activity" on its contract with Exxon in Iraq is "slower than anticipated." Exxon operates the West Qurna I field in southern Iraq. In its Annual General Meeting Statement on this morning, the Scottish-based company added that management’s expectations of full year […]
Alapala completes Flour Mill in Baghdad
By John Lee. Turkish engineering company Alapala has recently completed a turnkey flour mill project, one in Baghdad. The facility, located on 6,000 square meters of land, has two lines with capacity of 250 tpd each, for a total of 500 tpd of hard and semi-hard wheat milling capacity. The six-story concrete mill is one […]