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From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Erbil to shut down over 100 illegal refineries: Governor More than 100 illegal refineries in Erbil province were ordered to shut down on Sunday by the governor; additionally, a deadline was set for legal […]
By John Lee. Erbil-based Prime Water Technology has won a series of contracts with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the restoration of three boreholes in Sinjar: Lot 1 - Restoration of Al-Qabousiyah borehole: Contract value $225,063; Lot 2 - Restoration of Beir Shireen borehole: Contract value $307,389; Lot 3 - Restoration […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Foundation, aimed at supporting and enhancing youth skills and training. The agreement was signed at an event to mark the graduation of 4,200 young participants from the inaugural training course in the Kurdistan Region. During the ceremony, […]
By Marina Ottaway, for The Wilson Center. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq and the Demise of Federalism A major legacy of the US occupation of Iraq was the introduction of federalism, a first for the entire region. Federalism has been […]
By Amberin Zaman for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's first lady blasts Turkey's assault against PKK in Kurdistan Region The first lady's own family history and the upcoming parliamentary elections are likely behind her decision to speak […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KDP leader raises hopes of new Baghdad-Erbil relationship Prominent Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani has visited Baghdad for the first time in six years. During his two-day visit, Barzani attempted to commence a […]
From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Daunting and Dire: Impunity, Underfunded Institutions Undermine Protection of Women and Girls From Domestic Violence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq The Kurdistan Region of Iraq's (KR-I) authorities are failing to ensure that […]
By Renwar Najm 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. The Politics of Real Estate in the Kurdish Region of Iraq With ruling parties, companies, and mainstream media aligned against them, activists and environmentalists face […]
By Winthrop Rodgers for The Middle East Institute. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. No real alternative: The failure of opposition parties in Iraq's Kurdistan Region Politics in Iraq's Kurdistan Region is centered on the ruling duopoly of the Kurdistan Democratic Party […]
By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has officially opened the Chamrga Dam in Erbil. The dam is 17.5 metres high, 262 metres long, and 8 metres wide. Full statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG): On Tuesday, 25 June 2024, Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), launched the Chamrga […]
By John Lee. An industry group representing international oil companies (IOCs) in Iraqi Kurdistan has said that its members would agree to direct sales agreements with the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), which is controlled by Baghdad's Ministry of Oil. A statement from the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) on Friday, issued […]
By John Lee. The first direct flight between Erbil and London was successfully completed on Friday. The flight, operated by Ur Airlines, departed from Erbil International Airport (EIA) at 2pm, carrying 125 passengers. Previously, flights from the Kurdistan Region to the United Kingdom required stops and plane changes, but these flights will now be direct. […]
