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New Career Opportunities in Iraq

By on 12th May 2017 in Employment

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 on 12th May 2017 in Security

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

By on 12th May 2017 in Security

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 on 11th May 2017 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

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 […]

Iraq, Algeria Discuss Oil Production Cuts

By on 11th May 2017 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

By John Lee. Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi] has met with the Algerian minister of energy Mr. Nooraldeen Botarfa in Baghdad at Wednesday to discuss increasing cooperation between the two countries in the oil sector. In addition to exchanging ideas about the development of the oil sector, they also discussed the "necessary coordination between […]

Progress in Defeating ISIS in Syria, Iraq

By on 11th May 2017 in Security

Partnered forces in Syria and Iraq are making progress in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today. The Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Arab Coalition have liberated most of the Syrian city of Tabqa, Air Force Col. John Dorrian told Pentagon […]

Military Strikes Hit ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

By on 11th May 2017 in Security

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 75 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, […]

DNO Reports Payment for Tawke Deliveries

By on 10th May 2017 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today reported receipt of USD 41.40 million from the Kurdistan Regional Government as payment towards February 2017 crude oil deliveries to the export market from the Tawke field. The funds, to be shared pro-rata by DNO and partner Genel Energy plc, include USD 34.73 million toward monthly […]

Video: Iraq Forces Advance in West Mosul

By on 10th May 2017 in Security

From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi forces announce they have retaken yet another neighbourhood of western Mosul, tightening the noose around jihadists holed up in the Old City.

Algerian Energy Minister to visit Baghdad

By on 10th May 2017 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

By John Lee. Algeria's Energy Minister is to visit Baghdad on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the report from Reuters, Nouredine Bouterfa (pictured) will discuss OPEC-related issues with the Iraqi Minister of Oil. (Source: Reuters)