24 firms bid for Iraq’s household solar power projects

Iraq’s project to build a household solar power network has attracted 24 companies, the country’s Electricity Minister has revealed. The project had first drawn eight local and foreign firms before eight new companies applied last week, Ziad Fadil told the …

Dubai’s dnata expands Iraq cargo operations with new Erbil facility

Erbil (IraqiNews.com) — Major developments are underway in Iraq as dnata, the Dubai-based air services provider, announced a significant expansion of its cargo and logistics operations in the country. The company is investing $15 million to build a state- …

Over 1,800 suffer breathing problems amid Iraq sandstorm

Listen to article A powerful sandstorm swept through central and southern Iraq, sending over 1,800 people to hospitals with respiratory difficulties, according to health officials. The affected provinces include Muthanna, Najaf, Diwaniyah, Dhi Qar, and …

Iraq reports 1,800 suffocation cases due to sandstorm

ALBAWABA - Health authorities in Iraq have recorded over 1,800 cases of suffocation due to a sandstorm that hit central and southern Iraq, local media reported on Tuesday. The sandstorm reduced visibility in several areas and disrupted air traffic at Najaf …

MENA Weekly Roundup: Iraq, US Sign Deals for 27 GW of Power Projects

Iraq and the U.S.  have signed agreements for multiple energy projects with a combined capacity of 24,000 MW in the Middle Eastern country. Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and U.S. company UGT Renewables also signed a memorandum of understanding to …

Iraq, Iran voice support for regional peace as US-Iran nuclear talks advance

Daijiworld Media Network- Baghdad Baghdad, Apr 15: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss regional security and the ongoing Iran-US nuclear negotiations, the …

Iraq faces crisis as plunging oil prices highlight bloated public sector

Iraq Lauds Iran’s Push for Diplomacy

In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart on Monday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Mohammed Hussein appreciated Iran’s approach and its adherence to diplomacy and dialogue for the purpose of resolving disputes. He also welcomed the indirect …

Iraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 with respiratory problems

Chinese Firms respond to Iraq's 7m bpd Oil Goal

By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's 7 Million bpd Oil Production Goal Draws Swift Response from Chinese Firms The recent …