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Back in Iraq: "BP Puts $25bn on the Table"

By Julianne Geiger for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Back in Iraq: BP Puts $25B On the Table BP is about to make a big bet on Iraq -- again. After years of false starts, geopolitical chaos, and stalled negotiations, […]

BP's "High-Stakes" Return to Kirkuk

By Shahriar Sheikhlar for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. BP's High-Stakes Return to Kirkuk BP's reemergence in Kirkuk could present significant challenges to both the oil company and Al-Sudani's belief in the future of the country's political environment. The coming […]

UK Fire Engines to Modernise Iraqi Fleet

By John Lee. The United Kingdom is supporting Iraq's emergency services through a major export deal, enabling the Iraqi Ministry of Interior to purchase 62 British-made fire engines with a $31 million loan from UK Export Finance (UKEF). The units will be supplied by two companies: Emergency One, based in Ayrshire, Scotland, will supply MAN […]

IBBC hosts UK's Middle East Minister in House of Lords

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC hosts UK's Middle East Minister at AGM dinner in House of Lords Baroness Nicholson hosted a well-attended IBBC AGM dinner with The UK Government Under-Secretary for the Middle East Mr Hamish Falconer MP and former Foreign Secretary Mr James Cleverly MP and Dr Ahmed Khalil deputy Iraqi Ambassador, as speakers. Mr Falconer offered a wide-ranging discussion […]

Iraq welcomes UK's Downgrading of Iraq's Security Classification

By John Lee. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has welcomed the United Kingdom's decision to downgrade Iraq's security classification, citing it as a key achievement reflecting improved security conditions and the government's efforts to promote stability. The change is expected to facilitate British companies' entry into the Iraqi market and reduce insurance costs for travel and […]

JCB delivers New Loaders to Iraq

By John Lee. Baghdad's Al Sadeq Group has delivered seven JCB 455ZX wheel loaders to Iraq, the first introduction of this model to the Iraqi market, according to a report from Plant and Equipment News. UK-based JCB announced in 2022 that it has signed a partnership agreement with Khair Al-Wady Al-Athim (KAW), part of the […]

Iraqi PM Highlights Investment Opportunities and Reforms in Iraq

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani participated this week in a financial forum held in London during his official visit to the United Kingdom. The event brought together major British financial institutions, representatives of the Iraqi private sector, and government officials from both nations. In his remarks, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the strategic […]

US Firm offers Feasibility Study on Solar Energy in Iraq

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met representatives of US-based UGT Renewables in London this week. The meeting included a presentation on the company's key projects, which span more than thirty countries worldwide, and explored potential cooperation with Iraq in its field of expertise. The Prime Minister highlighted the government's interest in investing […]

Iraqi PM meets European Bank Delegation

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has met a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), headed by the bank's President, Ms. Odile Renaud-Basso. The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the bank members' approval of Iraq's accession in October of last year. He highlighted the importance of partnership with […]

IBBC Business Reception in Honour of Iraqi Prime Minister

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): As part of the official visit of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani to the United Kingdom the IBBC was delighted to host a business reception in honour of the Prime Minister and his delegation. The reception took place on 15th January, at the home of the Institute […]

UK Relaxes Advice on Travel to Iraq.

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): FCDO reviews and relaxes travel advice to Iraq The British Foreign and commonwealth office has relaxed its advice on travelling to Iraq. In what is now a more variegated and nuanced approach to advice, the FCDO has reduce the level of risk in significant areas of Iraq, including […]