By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "Sandstorms, and a stroll down Al-Mutanabbi Street" The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities RSISX USD Index, was down 6.0% for the month, and up 1.7% […]
From 51 Labs: Five One Labs and AUK Collaborate to Provide Entrepreneurs a Community in Duhok In a panel discussion at The American University of Kurdistan in Duhok, Five One Labs and AUK announced a partnership with AUK hosting our organization for a long-term program for students and entrepreneurs in Duhok. This partnership will support […]
Women have been paving their way into the Iraqi ecosystem, navigating its challenges while at the same time dealing with the accompanying biases, gender stereotypes, the glass ceiling, and cultural and societal barriers. To celebrate those women and honor their contributions to the Iraqi scene, KAPITA has organized a business meetup event titled "International Women's […]
From 51 Labs: It is our utmost pleasure to see entrepreneurs thrive! With the generous support of USAID, we concluded the 2022 Incubator for Creators program with a Startup Demo Day event. At the end of the event, three of the participating startups won seed funding prizes totaling $30,000 that would help them push their […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced preliminary oil exports for May of 102,303,020 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.300 million barrels per day (bpd), slightly down from the 3.380 million bpd exported in April. The exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 98,946,914 barrels, […]
By John Lee. Iran has reduced its gas supply to Iraq by 5 million cubic meters per day, causing a reduction in electricity production, according to a statement on Wednesday from Iraq's Ministry of Electricity. The Iranian government had demanded payment of debts relating to gas supply, which AFP says totals $1.6 billion and dates […]
The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq released its annual report for the year 2021, contributing to Iraq achieving its own development goals, to build back better and to leave no one behind. The report highlights UN serving more than 4.2 million beneficiaries, including displacement affected populations, increasing access to services in priority sectors […]
By John Lee. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened its Hyatt Regency Erbil Residences in Iraq. Located next to the World Trade Center, in Erbil's Gulan Park development, the project offers long-term accommodation in 93 serviced apartments. The adjoining 204-room hotel, Hyatt Regency Erbil, is expected to open in 2026. (Source: Hyatt)
University of London degree programmes to be offered in Kurdistan Region of Iraq H.E. Mr Aram Mohammed Qadir, The KRG Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited University of London on Thursday 26th of May to discuss setting up a London University Campus in Erbil. The Minister met with several university officials including Vice […]
By John Lee. Miami-based law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP has continued its agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to, "advocate and explain KRG interests to U.S. policymakers and business leaders, and provide strategic counsel and analysis relating to U.S. political landscape." In a letter to Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, the KRG's Representative in the […]
Opening of new primary health care centre in Kawergosk to support the local and refugee communities UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the General Directorate of Health (DoH) of the Kurdistan Regional Government inaugurated the new Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) in Kawergosk sub-district in Erbil governorate, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The new Kawergosk […]
Improving delivery of animal health services and disease surveillance in Iraq The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), hosted the Risk Assessment Workshop, as part of the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) funded project, Improving Delivery of Animal Health Services and Disease […]
