By John Lee. London-based cafe chain EL&N has opened its first venue in Iraq. Located at the Erbil Avenue development, the new store is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. (Source: EL&N)
London-based Cafe Chain Opens First Venue in Iraq
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Launch Your Career in Logistics: Professional Certification Now Open in Iraq
Launch Your Career in Logistics Professional International Certification Now Open in Iraq Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics and supply chain career? For the first time, Iraq's aspiring logistics professionals can access world-class training without leaving the country. The University of Sulaimani, in partnership with the globally recognized Chartered Institute […]
Tags: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Emergency Logistics Team, Kurdistan News, Logistics, Slemani, training, United Kingdom, University of Sulaymaniyah
GKP Operational & Corporate Update
By John Lee. Shares in Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE: GKP) closed down 2.7 percent on Wednesday after the company provided an operational and corporate update. It said it received its first payment in November at around $30/barrel (below international prices under interim agreements), has returned $50 million to shareholders in 2025, and is on track to […]
Tags: cg, featured, GKP, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP)#, Iraq Oil Exports News, Iraq-Turkey Pipeline (ITP), Kurdistan News, Shaikan, United Kingdom
IBBC Forum: AI as an Engine for Transformation in Iraq
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted a very informative Tech Forum as part of its conference in Basra last week. Titled "AI as an Engine for National Transformation in Iraq," and moderated by IBBC's Ashley Goodall, it featured contributions from: Phil McCauley, Saibre Capital: AI-aligned capital investment and large-scale urban and infrastructure programmes Dr. […]
Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Global Construction Solutions (GCS), Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Reapit, Saibre Capital, She Codes Too, United Kingdom, video
Iraq: Introductory Country Profile from UK Parliament
The UK Parliament's House of Commons Library has published its Iraq: Introductory Country Profile. This 21-page briefing provides an introduction to Iraq's: Leadership, politics, and political rights, including recent parliamentary elections, major political groupings, and political participation Human rights, such as the rights of women and freedom of religion or belief Trade with the UK and […]
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PM Promotes Investment at IBBC Basra Conference
By John Lee. At the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) conference in Basra, Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing investment in cooperation with the private sector and international partners. Held under the theme "Gateway to Iraq," the conference gathered senior Iraqi and UK officials and leading companies to explore trade […]
Tags: Basra News, cg, conferences, energy, featured, Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Logistics, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Ports, private sector, United Kingdom
Reduced Trade between UK and Iraq
By John Lee. The UK's Department for Business and Trade has said that total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Iraq was £1.2 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2025, a decrease of 8.9% or £112 million in current prices from the four quarters to […]
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Dutch Firm to Certify al-Faw Channel for Lower-Cost Insurance
By John Lee. The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) has confirmed the signing of a contract with Dutch firm Fugro to carry out third-party surveying of the al-Faw navigation channel, in preparation for issuing internationally recognised Admiralty charts. Director General Farhan al-Fartousi told the state-owned Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the survey work will […]
Tags: Al Fao, Al Faw, cg, featured, Fugro, GCPI, General Company for Ports of Iraq, Insurance, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), marine insurance, Netherlands, UK Hydrographic Office, United Kingdom, WW
Doing Business in Iraq: IBBC/BCCT Webinar
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) and British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT) have hosted an online discussion on doing business in Iraq. Moderated by IBBC's Ashley Goodall, the webinar featured contributions from: Chris Gaunt OBE, Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT) Jonathan Wilks CMG, Senior Adviser to IBBC, and former Ambassador […]
Tags: British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT), Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Management Partners, MSelect, National Bank of Iraq (NBIRQ), Pilgrims Risk Management Group, Standard Chartered Bank, Turkey, Turkiye, United Kingdom, video
UK Tender for 'Building Peace and Stability in Iraq' Programme
By John Lee. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has invited bids to deliver one component of the Building Peace and Stability in Iraq programme. This includes activities related to durable solutions and leading at least 6 local non-governmental organisations. The deadline is by 22nd December 2025. Click here for more details.
Iraq Elections Return Incumbents, Testing US and Iranian Influence
By Tamer Badawi for the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Elections Return Incumbents, Testing US and Iranian Influence Iraq's elections make ponderous a status quo Washington and Tehran seek to preserve; manoeuvring politicians make […]
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Wood Wins New Contract at West Qurna 1
By John Lee. Scottish consulting and engineering company Wood has secured a new contract to deliver project management and engineering services for PetroChina at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq -- one of the world's largest -- continuing its decade long support there. Under the contract, Wood will manage engineering, procurement and construction […]