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By John Lee. Al Qaf Company has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for: "Enhancing the Business Capacity of MSMEs through Non-Financial Services under the ILO PROSPECTS Project - Ninewa Phase II." Ref: rfx_4705_HQ. The contract value was not disclosed. According to ILO: "The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking qualified Business […]
By John Lee. Ahla Al-Jinan Company has won a series of contracts with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Construction of Category IV shelters (House Units) in Sinjar District, Ninewa Governorate." Reference: ITB/2026/61221. The company was awarded four of the six lots: Lot 1: 28 housing units- Adnaniyah Sub-District. Contract value: […]
By John Lee. UNESCO and the Government of Japan have launched a project to support children, youth, and communities in West Mosul and Sinjar to overcome the long-lasting impacts of conflict. The "Reviving the Bridges for Peace in Ninewa: Education and Reconciliation for Conflict-Affected Communities" initiative aims to strengthen social cohesion and peace-building through inclusive education, […]
By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has concluded the final round of an advanced training programme to strengthen Public Employment Services (PES) and enhance employer engagement and labour-market intermediation across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and in the Ninewa province. The initiative aims to modernize employment services, improve labour-market governance, and prepare institutions […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Fresh solutions: youth tackle tomato waste in Iraq When Zaid, a veterinarian and university lecturer, decided to enter a hackathon to dream up innovations in agriculture, he turned to […]
By John Lee. The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Professor Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, has chaired the first 2025 Board of Directors meeting for the Industrial Cities Authority, reviewing major industrial development plans. Key Developments: The Minister handed over the first batch of industrial city plot contracts in Anbar and Dhi Qar to investors following […]
By John Lee. The Government of Japan and UN-Habitat have expanded their joint efforts to support returnees and vulnerable communities in Northern Iraq, in coordination with the Government of Iraq. A new Japanese contribution to the Japan Village Project in Mosul will provide 24 additional social housing units, increasing the total capacity to 500 returnees […]
By John Lee. Baher Alshamal Co. Ltd. has won a contract with the United Nations Secretariat for the "Construction of multi-purpose sports court in Japan Village Project, Rajm Hadeed Neighborhood, Mosul City, Nineveh." Contract value is stated as $70,230. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Baher Alshamal Co. Ltd. has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Construction of 30 housing units in Sinjar (Hardan and Dahoula villages) [Ninewa]." Contract value is stated as $794,313. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a $20 million investment over four years to enhance water and sanitation services in Iraq, benefiting 2.5 million people across five governorates: Maysan [Missan], Diwaniyah, Ninewa, Baghdad, and Erbil. Implemented by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) under the Government of Iraq's leadership, […]
From the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Cracked Earth, shrinking harvest: Drought impact on displaced and returnee Iraqis This report explores an often-overlooked theme: the impact of climate on individuals and communities who are still displaced. How-if […]
By John Lee. University House For Consulation And Studies (UniHouse) has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Capacity Building of Beneficiaries, NGOs & Private Sector staff and the Public Sector staff members in Anbar & Ninewa Governorates." Contract value is stated as $129,491. (Source: UNGM)
