How Mosul could rise from the rubble

Architect designs five bridges that could house 53,000 families over the River Tigris using 3D printers and debris from buildings ISIS destroyed

Posted on: 1 November 2017 | 7:00 pm

Kurdistan says Baghdad sanctions paralyzed tourism

Iraqi Kurdistan Region’s authorities said Sunday that tourism activity in the autonomous region has been brought to a total halt coinciding with border closures and air embargos imposed over the region’s recent referendum on independence from Iraq.

Posted on: 10 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraq estimates population growth to 40 mln in 2017

The Iraqi government estimated Wednesday the country’s population growth to have reached 40 million until 2017, including Kurdistan Region areas.

Posted on: 10 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraq to reopen oil pipeline to Turkey, bypassing one in Kurdistan

Iraq will reopen an old crude oil pipeline to Turkey which bypasses one operated by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), the oil ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

Posted on: 9 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraq demands Kurdish-based cell operators move to Baghdad

Iraq's government is demanding Kurdish-based that cellular network operators relocate their headquarters to Baghdad.

Posted on: 8 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraqi animal lovers go online to help save Baghdad’s strays

The welfare of stray cats and dogs roaming Iraq’s capital Baghdad is far from a priority for most residents after years of bloodshed and insecurity.

Posted on: 8 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Long-term truants make nervy school return in Iraq's Mosul

After three years of forced truancy due to the Daesh group's seizure of the Iraqi city of Mosul, teenager Ali Salem waited nervously outside school to sit an English exam.

Posted on: 7 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Central Bank of Iraq Auctions $159,409,405 on 08 October 2017

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) currency auction on October 8 registered $159,409,405 in sales, a 0.57% volume increase from the US $158,513,357 sold by Iraqi Dinar, credit and transfer at the previous auction held on October 5.

Posted on: 7 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Saudi trade minister visits Iraq soon, kingdom to attend exhibition

Saudi Arabia’s trade minister will visit Iraq in the coming days as the kingdom plans to partake in a Baghdad exhibition, the Iraqi ambassador in the kingdom said.

Posted on: 7 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraq calls on Turkey, Iran to seal borders with KRG

Baghdad government calls on Turkey and Iran to close their borders with the KRG to “confront a common threat”

Posted on: 7 October 2017 | 7:00 pm

$15 million LPG cylinder order in Iraq awarded to Hexagon Ragasco

According to a report, Norway-based Hexagon Composites' subsidiary Hexagon Ragasco has received a new order for LPG cylinders from Iraq’s Gas Filling Company (GFC) worth around $15 million.

Posted on: 13 August 2017 | 7:00 pm

Indian import for Iraqi oil increased in July

Oil import from Iraq has risen to 31.5% for India in July from a month ago, shipping data showed, allowing the country to retain the top supplier spot for the fourth consecutive month amid declines from sellers such as Venezuela and Iran.

Posted on: 13 August 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraq, UAE and Kazakhstan declared commitment to cut oil production

Along with the United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan, Iraq has declared commitment to a global pact to cut crude oil output at a meeting with industry officials in Abu Dhabi.

Posted on: 13 August 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraqi PM says Kurdistan referendum unconstitutional

On a press meeting, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said that the referendum that Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) plans to hold in northern Iraq in "not constitutional."

Posted on: 8 August 2017 | 7:00 pm

$100m contract awarded to Petrofac in Iraq

UK-based oilfield services company Petrofac has secured a new contract and the extension of an existing deal to provide engineering services for two international oil companies (IOCs) in Iraq, with an aggregate value of $100m.

Posted on: 8 August 2017 | 7:00 pm

Estonia's Taxify launches ride-hailing platform in Baghdad

Estonian-developed ride-hailing app Taxify launched its platform in Baghdad, Iraq on Thursday, with hundreds of drivers already signed up and ready to accept rides.

Posted on: 28 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Amidst low Saudi exports, oil goes high on demand

On last Tuesday, oil prices rose slightly as Saudi exports fell and solid demand soaked up some of what is seen as an oversupplied market, but Ecuador's decision to opt out of an OPEC-led supply reduction pact complicated the outlook.

Posted on: 21 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Kurdistan government keen to discuss oil revenue with Iraq

On coming 25th September, 2017, the Kurdistan Regional Government will hold a referendum on independence for the region.

Posted on: 21 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Joint industrial zones to be setup by Iraq and Iran

Together Iraq and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up joint industrial zones.

Posted on: 21 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraq’s oilfields to get flare gas recovery solution from GE’s Baker Hughes

A contract has been bagged by Baker Hughes from Iraqi government for developing advanced solutions for flare gas at the Nassiriya and Al Gharraf oilfields using its modular gas processing technology.

Posted on: 21 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Around 3812 houses in Maysan province of Iraq to be built

A project of constructing 3,812 houses in the Southeastern Maysan governorate has been approved by Iraq.

Posted on: 6 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Iraqis recall first anniversary of devastating ‘Karrada bombing’

In Baghdad, Iraqis recall first anniversary of devastating ‘Karrada bombing’ that killed more than 300 people. This was the deadliest attack on the country since 2003. In one year, much of the damage has been repaired, but a massive banner bearing images of the victims still hangs at the site, and the psychological wounds inflicted by the fear and loss are far from healed.

Posted on: 6 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Karbala airport to open up for Iraq

As the initial phase of the new Karbala International Airport (KIA) becomes operational, a major addition to the Middle East’s portfolio of airports will appear as early as 2018. The airport will be situated on the outskirts of Karbala, about 60 KM southwest of Baghdad and about 40 KM north of Najaf. It is expected to be particularly used for religious tourism traffic.

Posted on: 6 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Since January, Iraq exported more than 592 million barrels of oil

On last Sunday, Iraq’s oil marketing company stated that the country exported 592.378 million barrels of petroleum during the first half of 2017.

Posted on: 6 July 2017 | 7:00 pm

Seizure of carrying oil from Kurdistan authorized by Canadian court

In Canada, a court has issued a warrant for the seizure of hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil reportedly originating from the Kurdistan Region in a tanker recently seen off North America's eastern seaboard. A court in Halifax, Canada, has recorded a “warrant for the arrest of the cargo of 721,915 barrels of crude oil abroad the M/T [motor tanker] Neverland,” on June 29, 2017.

Posted on: 6 July 2017 | 7:00 pm