By John Lee. The commander of Nineveh Operations Command for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) has reportedly told Shafaq News Agency that over 35 percent of the concrete security barrier project along the Iraqi-Syrian border has been completed. More here. (Source: Shafaq)
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the opening of an Iraqi commercial office in Saudi Arabia's Arar region. The office is intended to enhance trade between the two countries, based on the provisions of Article 26 of the Foreign Service Law (Law No. 45 of 2008). (Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said that customs duties and taxes at border crossings will now be levied exclusively in Iraqi dinars instead of US dollars. Full statement from the KRG: According to Decree No. 227 of the Council of Ministers, dated September 20, 2023, customs duties and taxes at border […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Iraq-Kuwait tension escalates amid renewed focus on maritime boundary Kuwait is ramping up pressure on Iraq to safeguard a 2012 deal on the demarcation of boundaries in a small but vital […]
By John Lee. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on Iraq to address what it says are the, "negative effects of developments over the Khor Abdullah maritime agreement." Their statement follows a declaration from the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court that the law approving the agreement between the Iraq and Kuwait on the regulation of […]
By Mohammed Muayad Koperly and Haider Zaki Qasim, for Iraq Business News. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Supreme Federal Court's Nullification of the Khor Abdullah Agreement: Reshaping Iraq-Kuwait Maritime Boundaries and Sovereignty As a reader interested in geopolitical affairs […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court has declared the law approving the agreement between the Iraq and Kuwait on the regulation of maritime navigation in the Khor Abdullah [Khawr Abd Allah] to be unconstitutional. It said that Law No. 42 of 2013 is in violation of Article 61/IV of the Iraqi Republic Constitution, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani officially reopened the Safwan Border Crossing with Kuwait on Saturday after extensive renovations aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency. During his visit, Prime Minister Al-Sudani toured the facility, inspected its operations, and met with travelers from Gulf Arab countries, instructing officials to facilitate the entry of […]
From Tasnim, under Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The interior ministers of Iran and Iraq made arrangements to strengthen security along the common border. Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi and his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Amir al-Shammari held a […]
By John Lee. The Shoshme [Shushme] border crossing in Halabja has been opened. According to the KRG, the gate is open for tourist traffic between the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and Iran. (Source: KRG)
By John Lee. A security spokesperson has told Kurdistan 24 that Iraq will build 36 surveillance towers along its border with Iran. He said the aim of the project is to strengthen security and prevent smuggling. More here. (Source: Kurdistan24)
The Zet International Gate between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey, located in the Soran administration, officially opened on Wednesday. The crossing is open daily between 8am and 8pm. Construction of the new crossing started in 2021, and it is now welcoming tourist travellers. It will open for commercial transport in a second stage. The Supervisor […]
