By John Lee. Shafaq News Agency has publised a video clip of a brawl in the Kurdistan Parliament on Monday (22nd May). Click here to view. (Source: Shafaq News Agency)
Video: Brawl Delays Session of Kurdistan Parliament
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Iraq Increases Funding for Small Projects
By John Lee. Iraq's Cabinet has approved a substantial capital increase in the Fund for Supporting Small Income-Generating Projects. The fund's capital will be increased from the previous amount of 150 billion dinars to 1,350 billion dinars ($1 billion). According to a government statement, this expansion is part of the Ministry of Labor and Social […]
Iraqi Airways to get Subsidised Aviation Fuel
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has taken steps to support the growth and development of Iraqi Airways, following the Prime Minister's visit to Baghdad International Airport and his call for an improvement in services. The approved decisions, based on the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Economy, are as follows: The General Company for […]
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5,000 trees planted at University of Salahaddin
By John Lee. The Agricultural College of the University of Salahaddin has planted 5,000 trees using Groasis Waterboxx technology, as part of the 'Resilience Building Interventions to Promote Food Security in Iraq' program. The innovative Waterboxx technology acts as a protective container, ensuring seed moisture and shielding from harsh conditions. Types of trees planted include […]
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Jordan accredits Iraqi Medical Colleges
By John Lee. The Jordanian Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) and the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have reportedly signed a cooperation agreement to accredit medical colleges in Iraq. According to Petra News Agency, the agreement was signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Thafer Assaraira, and […]
Building a Social Security System that Protects Workers
Iraq invests in building a social security system that protects workers The Council of Representatives in Federal Iraq voted on Wednesday (May 17) to adopt the new Social Security Law for Private Sector Workers, which introduces far-reaching reforms to the social security system for private-sector workers. The new law, which will replace Law No. 39 […]
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Govt consultations advance Iraq's Potato Sector Strategy
Government consultations advance Iraq's Potato Sector Strategy As part of efforts to support the development of the potato sector strategy in Iraq, consultants at governorate level were held in Baghdad recently. Another consultation was held in Erbil on 9 May. These consultations constitute a milestone for drafting the potato sector's national strategy as public and […]
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Electoral Reform to make Iraqi Politics more Unpredictable?
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: Why electoral reform could make Iraqi politics more unpredictable Establishment parties in Iraq have moved to push through electoral reform to maintain their dominance. They have chiefly done the latter by […]
IDC completes new Oil Well at Majnoon
By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has successfully completed the drilling of oil well MJ-150 in the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq, collaboration with Halliburton. This is part of the contract between the ICD and the Basra Oil Company (BOC), which involves drilling a total of 43 oil wells in the area. […]
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Planning Continues for Iraq's Development Road
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport, led by Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director of the General Company for Iraqi Ports, held a meeting with the delegation from Italian consulting company Progetti Europa & Global S.p.A. (PEG), contracted with the Ministry. The meeting, attended by the Al-Faw Grand Port Authority, focused on the latest designs […]
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Iraqi Kurdistan to Increase Agricultural Exports to Europe
Kurdistan to increase agricultural exports to Europe The Kurdistan Regional Government has set a goal to find new markets for local farmers' produce, including increased exports to Europe. A local factory in the Akre district, with support from the KRG, is involved in the packaging and transportation of domestic goods, which will bear the label […]
Iraqi CMC Draft Regulation of Digital Content in Iraq
By Michael Knights for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi CMC Draft Regulation of Digital Content in Iraq The below is a translation of the March 16, 2023 Draft Regulation by the Iraqi Communications […]