By John Lee. Contrary to recent reports that the US had granted a waiver to Iraq to allow it to continue buying power from Iran, a State Department spokeswoman reportedly said on Wednesday that this was not the case. Reuters quotes Morgan Ortagus as telling reporters that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has not made […]
IN THEIR SHOES 5K - 2019 A Benefit for Iraq's Orphans & Most Vulnerable Children Saturday, June 22, 2019 Check In: 7AM Race: 8AM US Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany St. Old Town Alexandria, VA US 22314 Honorary Co-Chairs His Excellency Fareed Yasseen, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States Ambassador Ryan Crocker (Ret.), Former […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Finance Coordinator, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Support Services Manager, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Field Coordinator, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) National Designer/Animator Consultant, UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund International Early Childhood Development Specialist Consultant, UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Regional Finance and […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Shelter Information Management Assistant, IOM - International Organization for Migration National Livelihoods Officer, IOM - International Organization for Migration Supply Associate (Procurement), UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Senior Resettlement Assistant, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Ira (Source: […]
By John Lee. Israel has reportedly lifted a ban on trade with Iraq, despite the fact that the two countries do not have official relations and are technically at war. According to Middle East Monitor, citing Israeli newspaper Maariv, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon (pictured) signed an official directive on Monday allowing trade with Iraq. Maariv […]
By John Lee. Kurdistan's regional parliament has reportedly elected Nechirvan Barzani (pictured) as president of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) had been serving as prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The vote was boycotted by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) -- the region’s […]
Iraqi officials said they have successfully carried out a plan to ensure the security of pilgrims converging on the holy city of Najaf, south of Iraq, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH). In a statement on Monday, the central Euphrates operations command said the Iraqi security forces have managed to implement a […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has published details of a new investment opportunity in the Roads and Bridges Sector: Design, implement, operate and manage of rehabilitation project to the road connecting entrance No. (5) of Bismayah City with Muhammad Al Qasim Highway The National Investment Commission and the Ministry of Construction, Municipalities […]
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. US grants Iraq reprieve to continue buying Iranian gas The United States has decided to grant Iraq a third 90-day sanctions waiver so it can continue to purchase gas from […]
By Isadora Gotts for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. PMU economic offices undermine fragile stability in Mosul Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are spilling over into Iraq as the United States orders the evacuation of all non-emergency […]
Iraq faces a tough challenge in developing its potential Writing in the Financial Times, Nick Butler argues that while the security situation across Iraq is probably better than at any time in the past three decades, success is not preordained. Click here to read the full article (subscription required)
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammad al-Hakim said his country would stand by the Iranian nation and government in the era of US sanctions against Tehran. Iraq stands with Iran and is willing to act as an intermediary between its neighbor and the United States, Hakim said on Saturday speaking in a press conference with his Iranian […]
