From the UN Resident Coordinator's Office - Iraq: The United Nations' Continued Engagement in Iraq after UNAMI Following the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on 31 December 2025, the United Nations continues its work in Iraq under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, in close […]
By John Lee. The United Nations' has said its engagement in Iraq has entered a new phase following the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). It reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a long-term partner to the Government of Iraq in advancing national development objectives. Full statement from the […]
Government of Iraq and United Nations Sign the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the Period 2025-2029 On Thursday, Iraq and the United Nations signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the period 2025 to 2029, in the attendance of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning of the Republic of Iraq, […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a series of recommendations on tackling corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan. The recommendations are included in its report on the second phase of the Trial Monitoring Programme on grand corruption cases in the region. Expand Judicial Specialization: Replicate the Fourth Erbil Criminal Court model in […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Corruption remains a persistent threat to public accountability and undermines trust in public institutions. While the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to promote integrity through policies, legislation, and institutional reforms, […]
By John Lee. The UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) is concluding its 21-year mandate on December 31, with Special Representative Mohammed Al Hassan highlighting the country's progress from decades of conflict to holding six successful parliamentary elections. In a statement, he said that, despite advances, Iraq faces ongoing challenges including nearly one million internally […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) has said it is concerned by the decision of the Bnaslawa Misdemeanour Court in Erbil on 19th August 2025 to sentence journalist Mr. Shirwan Shirwani to four and a half years imprisonment on a charge that he denies. It said in a statement: "UNAMI's […]
By John Lee. Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, delivered a briefing to the UN Security Council on Tuesday, at the start of which he highlighted "Iraq's drive towards more stability, more prosperity, and closer regional integration." With just over six months remaining before UNAMI's mandate ends, Dr Hassan […]
By Ali Al-Mawlawi, for The Wilson Center. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Should Consider Extending UNAMI's Mission UNAMI is set to conclude its 22-year mandate at the end of this year. However, this decision was made before Israel's escalation with […]
By John Lee. Hilal Al-Iraq Al-Muntazar General Contracting Limited Liability Company has won an Engineering Design and Construction contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for "paving access roads in Basra." Contract value is stated as $551,475. See our Comprehensive Guide to Construction Equipment in Iraq here. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Al Sadear National Co. For Contracting Ltd. has won a contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for "Engineering Design and Construction." Contract value is stated as $700,549.54. (Source: UNGM)
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Experts warn government's move to cancel UN Mission could harm Iraq's stability While Iraq maintains the mission's time has passed, experts caution that the absence of UNAMI could have extensive consequences for Iraq's democratic […]
