By John Lee. The UK government announced today that it is providing nearly £1 million [$1.2 million] in funding to Iraq to combat organized immigration crime and people smuggling gangs. This comes as part of a partnership with Iraq, particularly focused on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), which was established four months ago. The […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, oversaw the signing of a major agreement between the Iraqi Ministry of Oil and BP for the development and production of four key oil fields in Kirkuk. The contract covers the Kirkuk field (Baba and Avana domes), Bai Hassan, Jambur, and Khabbaz. The signing ceremony on […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a copy of the credentials of the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Iraq, Mr. Irfan Siddiq, at the Ministry's headquarters on Monday 24 March 2025. Minister Hussein welcomed the new Ambassador, and wished him success in his […]
By John Lee. The first Iraqi cohort to complete the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board's International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) have been presented with their certificates. The 15 learners completed the IHSP Foundation course as part of a five-month pilot construction training programme at Basra Technical Training Centre (BTTC), developed by Wood Al Majal […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers authorised the Ministry of Agriculture to contract with Date Palm Developments Ltd (DPD) to supply 20,000 tissue-cultured palm seedlings as part of the National Program for Date Palm Rehabilitation and Seedling Propagation in Iraq for 2024. The council also exempted it from government contracting and budget execution regulations. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of the National Mobile Telecommunications Company (NMTC), which will operate Iraq's 5G national license in cooperation with UK's Vodafone Group. The initiative aims to develop the telecommunications sector, maximize revenues, and implement the government program. The new company will be a private limited entity […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has signed an initial agreement with BP to develop four oilfields in Kirkuk. The agreement, signed by North Oil Company (NOC) and North Gas Company (NGC), covers the development of the Avana and Baba domes of Kirkuk, Bai Hassan, Khabbaz, and Jambur fields. Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Now Available in Arabic: Professor Frank Gunter's Report "Is Iraq Business Ready?" The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is pleased to announce the release of the Arabic version of Professor Frank Gunter's report, which was presented at the IBBC Baghdad Conference on 17 February 2025. Titled "Is Iraq […]
By John Lee. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has announced Ali Nizar Fayeq al-Shatari as its next Director General. He succeeds Khudhyer Abbas Abed, who has held the role for less than a year. Originally qualified as a chemical engineer from the University of Baghdad, Al-Shatari completed an MSc in Energy Economics and Policy […]
By John Lee. BP has reached a contractual agreement with the Government of Iraq to invest in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of several giant oil fields in Kirkuk. The agreement, signed in Baghdad on Tuesday under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, encompasses oil, gas, power and water development, with potential for future […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has authorized the Ministry of Oil / Basra Oil Company (BOC) to sign a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aurasyia Scope Group Oil & Gas UK LTD for a tank farm and industrial island project. The project is considered strategically important for Iraq's oil industry, aiming […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq's ministers attend IBBC's largest Baghdad conference 2025 The IBBC held its Bagdad conference dedicated to 'Delivering Innovation' at the behest of the Prime Minister Mr Al Sudani. It has been 6 years since IBBC members last held a conference of this magnitude in Iraq with key Government […]
