The Iraqi government has received the consent of the U.S. Department of State to buy American weapons in the form of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) worth more than $22 billion over a 12 year period according to reports. The United States has been Iraq’s primary arms supplier since 2005, with arms exports in 2016 including […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil announced exports of 91.6 million barrels for February, earning revenue of $4.5 billion. This equates to 3.271 million barrels per day (bpd), and an average oil price of $49.127 per barrel. The southern ports of Basra acconted for 90.8 million barrels, which brought in $4.46 billion, while Kirkuk […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. There has been a dramatic rise in the number of civilians killed in the fight against ISIL in Syria and Iraq. Rights groups who monitor deaths of civilians in both countries have said […]
The Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced that more than 170 thousand people have been displaced since the start of operations to liberate West Mosul. In a statement, the IRCS said: “IRCS teams has recorded more than 170 thousand displaced people since the operation of Mosul has launched, as IRCS teams are making extraordinary […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. After recent heavy fighting in Mosul, Iraqi civil defence forces say they have pulled more than 200 bodies from the rubble in recent days. The troops have been battling to push ISIL fighters […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Saturday, 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 Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 38 […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Logistician, Cooperazione Internazionale Fondazione (COOPI) National Security Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Heavy Vehicle Operator, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Information Systems Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Access Coordinator, Country Office, Erbil, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Finance Officer, Erbil, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Finance Coordinator, Erbil, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Human Resources Officer, Erbil, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Education Coordinator - Construction, Erbil, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Security Assistant, […]
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A study by the Iraqi Government into a planned oil pipeline that would extend from Iraq to Jordan has revealed that the project will cost between 5 and 7 billion dollars. Jordanian press quoted energy minister Ibrahim Seif saying that a decision over the implementation of the project is expected from the Iraqi side soon. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi oil minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi] has ordered the completion of a new tourism facility at Muftiya City, on the Shatt al Arab. The 38-acre water city will included a waterpark, a leisure resort for families, and an aquarium. There will also be a zoo over 52 acres, a closed football […]
UNAMI and civil society organizations discuss enhancing women’s participation and representation in electoral and political processes The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) hosted today a meeting of civil society organizations to discuss measures aimed at strengthening the participation and representation of women in the electoral and political processes. Nineteen representatives from civil society […]
