Korea wins $100m Contract for Vote-Counting Machines
By John Lee. South Korea's Miru Systems has signed a $100-million deal to supply vote-counting machines to Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). According to a report from Yonhap, Baghdad is reportedly considering using Miru's vote-counting equipment and solutions in the September local elections for the first time, ahead of a parliamentary vote planned for next […]
Iraqi Marshes have "Great Potential for Tourism"
By John Lee. Douglas Silliman, United States Ambassador to Iraq, has visited the Iraqi marshes in Dhi Qar province. While visiting the Chibayish area, he said the marshes have "great potential for tourism". (Source: Douglas Silliman via Twitter)
Will US keep Military Bases in Iraq after IS?
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. The subject of whether US troops should remain in Iraq once the Islamic State (IS) is defeated in Mosul is raising questions and fueling controversy among Iraqis. On March […]
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 […]
NATO Delivers Counter-IED Equipment to Iraq
NATO has recently delivered and demonstrated 160 sets of counter-IED equipment to Iraq’s Ministry of Interior. Financed by NATO’s Defence Capacity Building Trust Fund, the equipment is an important contribution to Iraq’s efforts to fight terrorism and protect civilians. Speaking at a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the delivery, saying […]
Canada gives additional US$2.2m for Stabilization in Iraq
The Government of Canada has contributed an additional US $2.2 million to UNDP’s Funding Facility for Immediate Stabilization (FFIS), which finances fast-track initiatives in areas liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This brings Canada’s total contribution to US$ 6.3 million to date. Based on priorities identified by the Government of […]
Residents Returning to Normal Lives in Eastern Mosul
Residents of eastern Mosul, Iraq, which were liberated Jan. 24 from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s brutal control, are slowly returning to their normal lives, the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said today. “About 258,000 children are now free to return to more than 320 schools, reopened by the Iraqi […]
Corruption, Deceit Plague Private Education in Iraq
By Salam Zidane for Al Monitor. Any views expressed here are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. It's said that some college degrees aren't worth the paper they're printed on. Some graduates in Iraq are finding that to be true. Others can't even get the paper. Dozens […]
Genel Energy buys back Bonds at Discount
By John Lee. Genel Energy has decided to repurchase a nominal amount of USD 252.8 million of Bonds in connection with its recent Buy-Back Offer. The Bonds will be repurchased at the price offered by each bondholder up to and including 89.90% of par value. The Bonds are being repurchased at a weighted average price […]
Trump Orders Missile Attack on Syria
Trump Orders Missile Attack in Retaliation for Syrian Chemical Strikes The United States fired Tomahawk missiles into Syria today in retaliation for the regime of Bashar Assad using nerve agents to attack his own people. President Donald J. Trump ordered the attack on Al-Shayrat Air Base, the base from which the chemical attack on Syria’s […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Country Director, International Medical Corps Interpreter, Arabic, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Programme Analyst, RH, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Logistics Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Camp Officer, Ninewa, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Roving Sub-National Cluster Coordinator, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) WASH Technical & Consortium Coordinator, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Finance Intern, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Programme Support Officer (PDSU), International Organization for Migration (IOM) Roving […]