From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC Tech forum outlines AI futures for employment and training AI is attracting global significance, and the IBBC Tech forum's 'Navigating AI and digital technology' webinar attracted a large audience of members and businesses to hear how AI affects macro-Infrastructure in Iraq, the implications for recruitment, skills and […]
By John Lee. The Raparin Regional Development Agency (RRDA) was officially launched on Sunday in Ranya [Rania], Sulaymaniyah. The opening ceremony was attended by Kurdistan Region Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, UK Consul General Andrew Bizley, and consuls from France and Armenia, alongside domestic and international guests. Talabani said a primary objective of the agency […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Embassy in London has held a virtual meeting with the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) to discuss strengthening economic and investment relations between the two countries. Ambassador Dr Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi led the meeting, which covered a range of topics including: Recent political developments in Iraq, including the forthcoming […]
By John Lee. UK-based Bremesgraf has supplied an advanced bird deterrent system at Basra International Airport, as part of efforts to enhance aviation safety standards in line with modern airport operational requirements. The system was installed with support from the Basra local government and in coordination with the Ministry of Transport's Iraqi Airports Administration. According […]
By John Lee. A meeting took place at the Iraqi Embassy in London on 23rd April 2026 to explore prospects for joint cooperation in economic and commercial fields. The Iraqi side was represented by Counsellor Amer Abdulhussein Al-Fatlawi and Counsellor Atheer Abood Al-Saedy. The British side included Raoul Hodgson from the Iraq Department at the […]
By John Lee. Progress on the Kirkuk oil field development project has been reviewed during a meeting of the joint management committee overseeing the initiative. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Oil Minister for Upstream Affairs Bassem Mohammed Khudhair, covered ongoing work on the project, which is being implemented by BP. The development, considered a major […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United Kingdom Meets UK Minister of State for Trade The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United Kingdom, Dr Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi, met with Sir Chris Bryant, Minister of State for Trade, at the Department for Business […]
By John Lee. On 27th March, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) added two Iraqi nationals to the UK Sanctions List, identifying them as having key roles in the financial operations of ISIL/ISIS/Daesh: Sami Jasim Muhammad Jaata al-Jaburi Abd el Hamid Salim Ibrahim Brukan al-Khatouni Click here to read full details. (Source: UK […]
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026 19 March 2026 We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and […]
By John Lee. Shares in Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE: GKP) were trading up more than 5 percent on Thursday after the company published its 2025 Full Year Results; they have risen more than 16 percent in the past week. Full statement from GKP: 2025 Full Year Results Announcement Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer […]
By John Lee. His Excellency Dr Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi, Ambassador of Iraq to the United Kingdom, received Mohammed Al-Issawi, a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to review opportunities for expanding international economic collaboration. Discussions covered the ICC's role in supporting the global business environment, including its work to facilitate cross-border trade […]
From PeaceRep. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. PeaceRep Iraq Hosts Final Conference: Reframing Iraq On 14 February 2026, the London School of Economics (LSE) hosted the PeaceRep Iraq Final Conference, "Reframing Iraq: Power, Politics, and Paths to Inclusion," marking the conclusion […]
