By John Lee. The British Embassy in Baghdad has announced funding for projects to improve freedom of religion and belief in Iraq. Under the John Bunyan Fund, the UK will make £30,000 ($39,000) available to projects that include action-oriented ideas which will bring about concrete outcomes. According to a statement from the Embassy: "In particular, […]
By John Lee. UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK's export credit agency, has said it sees "huge opportunity in Iraq". Speaking at the Iraq Britain Business Council's (IBBC) Spring Conference in London recently, Tim Palmer, Head of Renewables and Transition at UKEF, said: "As of today, we have about $1.5 billion worth of risk capacity […]
From the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The ABCC was honoured to host H E Dr Fuad Hussein (above), the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq, for a ministerial roundtable on […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has welcomed three new members: Saudi-based Alkhorayef Group operates in the agricultural machinery, food distribution, oil technologies and water sectors, and partners with many of the largest global brands operating in KSA, including Volvo, Penta and Castrol. It operates in 40 countries, and employs more than […]
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Iraq agreed a joint communiqué to mark the UK-Iraq Strategic Dialogue, held in London on 3-4 July 2023: The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, hosted, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of […]
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, has held talks with Phil Malem, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Serco Middle East. According to a statement from Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions aimed to resolve outstanding disputes between the UK-based company and relevant Iraqi authorities. The meeting […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): LARSA Security Services is an Iraqi security company registered in Iraq as a private company under the Iraqi ministry of interior and has obtained license number (164). LARSA is a pioneer in the field of private security and logistics. With a high level of skill, training, expertise, and […]
By John Lee. UK-based online trading and foreign exchange company ATFX has announced the start of operations in Iraq, in partnership with Iraq's Ashur Bank. The agreement was signed in Jordan by Joe Li, Global Chairman of ATFX, and Ziad Fatayer, the CEO of Ashur Bank. Speacking at the event, Managing Director of ATFX Levant, […]
By John Lee. UK-based consulting and engineering company Wood has announced that it is investing in the growth and development of its national workforce in Iraq, with plans to recruit more than 200 new employees to support new contracts. As part of this the company will welcome 25 new graduates reinforcing its ongoing commitment to […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted a very successful Tech Forum on the topic of "Digital Infrastructure & Transformation", as part of its Spring Conference in London on Friday. The session was chaired by Ashley Goodall, and speakers included: Mr Saquib Ahmed, SAP; Mr Padraig O'Hannelly, Iraq Business News; Mr Mohsen […]
By John Lee. Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Mark Edward Bryson-Richardson MBE. Mr Hitchen will take up his appointment in July 2023. Curriculum vitae Full name: Stephen Charles Hitchen Place of Birth: Harrogate, UK Date Role 2019 to Present FCDO, Director, […]
A new IBBC report: 'Seaports and Airports of Iraq: Rules Versus Infrastructure' Economics Professor Frank R. Gunter of Lehigh University has completed a new report on seaports and airports in Iraq, covering an analysis of the challenges and opportunities for Iraq's import and export borders. In light of the GOI's (Government of Iraq) intention to […]
