A fire at Iraq’s Rumaila oilfield was brought under control on Friday, the country’s oil ministry said in a statement, adding that there were no serious injuries. The fire started at a storage tank …
Exclusive: BP-Iraq Kirkuk deal must include Kurdistan, region’s PM says
Baghdad and BP’s negotiations over a major deal to redevelop Kirkuk’s oil and gas fields must include Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, the Kurdish Prime Minister told Reuters, flagging a …
Iraq OKs Marriage for 9-Year-Old Girls, Inciting Outrage
Outrage after Iraq passes controversial law allowing child marriage for girls as young as nine, sparking concerns of legalizing child rape.
More than 5,000 Nigerian women trapped in Iraq
By bnm Gulf bureau More than 5,000 Nigerian women are currently stranded in Iraq after being recruited as caregivers under false pretences, the head of Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission said on January 22,
Top 5 Oil Importers from Iraq in 2024: How China and India Dominate the Market
Discover the top 5 oil importers from Iraq in 2024, with China and India leading the list, accounting for 60% of Iraq’s exports.
Halliburton to Develop 2 Oil Fields in Iraq
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with US-based Halliburton for the development of the Nahr Bin Omar [Nahr Bin Umar, Nahr Ben Umar] and Sindbad oil fields in Basra …
Stellar Energy signs $2bn+ Iraq Power MoU
By John Lee. Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadhil, has signed a cooperation agreement and memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based Stellar Energy to implement strategic projects aimed at …
Financial dispute between Kurdistan region, Iraq risks further straining ties
A dispute between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi federal government risks further complicating the relationship between the two, as the KRG struggles to pay its public sector …
US Navy’s new amphibious warship honors post-9/11 Marine killed in Iraq, carrying on his legacy
USS Travis Manion, an amphibious warship, pays tribute to the Silver Star recipient and carries on his legacy, Travis Manion’s family said.
Egypt’s Edita gains Iraq footprint through Tuama Jebur Abbas stake
The Egyptian manufacturer, listed in London and Cairo, has paid $8m for the stake in the Baghdad-based company.