A rising number of infants and children in Iraq are reported to have been infected by COVID-19 without access to care, as the variant that was first discovered in the UK is wreaking havoc in the …
Three decades on, here’s what we’ve learned about the effectiveness of UN weapons inspections in Iraq
After the end of the first Gulf War in April 1991, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) set up processes to oversee the elimination of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction. Over the next decade, …
Turkmens defend territorial integrity of Iraq: ITF President Turan
President Hasan Turan said that after the change in the administration, the ITF will not compromise in acquiring legal rights …
Islamic State remains a threat in Syria, Iraq and beyond: US envoy
A US envoy warned that the Islamic State (IS) terror group still remains a significant security threat in Syria, Iraq and beyond, including Europe and North America. In a statement on Monday, John …
Beauty queen deploys to Iraq as a logistics officer
ERBIL AIR BASE, IRAQ — Little girls often dream of one day becoming a princess and living the fairytale life. Not many envision lacing up a pair a boots and joining the military, but that was exactly …
Iraq: Failure to Approve State Budget Triggers Inter-Shiite Disputes
Sadr, has warned that delaying the approval of the state budget would have serious consequences. The Iraqi parliament has failed in the past three months to approve the 2021 fiscal budget over politic …
Schlumberger (SLB) Secures Deal to Drill Wells in Southern Iraq
Schlumberger Limited SLB has recently got a contract to drill 96 oil wells in southern Iraq. The contract has been valued at $480 million and the leading oilfield service provider will be working for …
Solar Power Remains a Mirage in Iraq
By Noam Raydan and Harry Istepanian, for Amwaj Media . Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News . Despite scorching heat, sol …
Iraq plans to increase its oil production capacity
According to Asharq Business report, Iraq aims to improve its oil production capacity to 8 million barrels of oil per day by 2029, in comparison to current production of 4.8 million barrels per day, …
‘I don’t have money!’: Iraq’s graft-busting budget baroness
Her unmistakeable voice booms down the finance ministry hallways. Meet Taif al-Sami, Iraq’s budget baroness. Detractors say she’s an old-fashioned micromanager, while fans praise her as a bulwark …