Chevron has entered into exclusive talks with Iraq over the giant West Qurna 2 oilfield, moving closer to acquiring the field from sanctioned Russian oil firm Lukoil. The talks, which Chevron said …
Iraq wants Increased Business with Russia
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Abdul Karim Hashem Mustafa, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Cooperation and Eurasian Integration, Alexander Anatolyevich …
IPBL Renews Agreement with Frankfurt School of Finance
By John Lee. The Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL) has renewed its joint cooperation agreement with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, in a strategic step aimed at strengthening …
IFC: Iraq needs $233 billion in core sector investments
International Finance Corporation study estimates Iraq needs $233 billion in core sector investments to drive economic diversification and sustainability.
Prospects And Risks Of A U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria And Iraq
Analysts are divided over whether a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from both Syria and Iraq will ultimately transpire this year but warn of the consequences of one.
U.S. military completes transfer of 5,700 IS detainees from Syria to Iraq
The U.S. military has moved thousands of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, where Iraqi authorities expect to try them. On Friday, U.S.
Crisis-driver or Gaza stabilizer? Why Turkey believes it switched roles with Israel
Ankara feels that from the Horn of Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean and Syria and Iraq it has increased its influence greatly in the last years.
Report: Migration, Governance and Local Resilience in Iraq
From the Berghof Foundation. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. From climate stress to social strain — Migration, …
UNDP to Support Iraq in Tackling Hazardous Pollutants
Askari, has signed an implementation agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a multi-year project on the integrated management of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) …
Kuwait-based edtech Baims acquires MedMasters, marking Iraq entry and specialized learning push
Kuwait-based edtech Baims has acquired MedMasters, an Iraq-based online marketplace specializing in medical education, marking its first entry into the Iraqi market and a move into specialized …