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Iraqi News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Justice Ministry: Iraq Wins Arbitration Decision and International Lawsuit, Avoiding Substantial Compensation Payments
The Ministry of Justice announced today, Monday, that it has won an arbitration decision and a legal case in favor of Iraq, which contributed to sparing the country from paying large financial compensations demanded by foreign companies. In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Ministry stated:'Under the direct supervision of the Minister of Justice, Khalid Shwani, and as part of a new legal achievement, the Ministry has secured an arbitration ruling and a legal case in favor of Iraq, which helped the country avoid the payment of substantial compensations claimed by foreign companies.' The statement added that 'two commercial companies had filed lawsuits against the Iraqi government—one before the International Arbitration Center in Dubai, and the other before the Commercial Court in İskenderun—seeking financial compensation on the grounds of being harmed by the implementation of two projects inside Iraq.' It continued:'The Legal Department at the Ministry confronted these lawsuits through meticulous follow-up and the preparation of comprehensive legal pleadings, which resulted in rulings issued in favor of Iraq.' In turn, Haitham Mohi Radi, Director General of the Legal Department, clarified that 'the legal team at the Ministry continued its proceedings before the arbitration panel until the issuance of the final ruling,' adding that 'one of the companies later appealed the arbitration decision before the Dubai Court of Appeal, but the court dismissed the appeal and upheld the ruling in Iraq's favor after a series of legal arguments presented by the specialized team.' He affirmed that 'this achievement represents a new victory for the Legal Department and reflects the state's ability to defend its rights in international forums,' emphasizing that 'the ruling spares the public treasury from significant financial obligations and strengthens the confidence of international institutions in the competence of the Iraqi legal system.'
Iraqi News
11-03-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq Settles $1 Billion Arbitration Dispute against German Company
Baghdad – INA The Ministry of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had successfully settled a $1 billion arbitration dispute against a German company. In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the ministry stated that it 'succeeded, through the Legal Department, in settling an international arbitration dispute in favor of the Republic of Iraq after a ruling was issued dismissing the lawsuit filed by the German company (AHG), which had sought $1 billion in compensation before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID(. The ministry explained that 'the dispute was related to a contract for the rehabilitation and operation of the Kirkuk Cement Plant between the Iraqi State Company for Cement and the German company (AHG), along with Middle East and Salah Al-Din Holding companies.' According to the statement, Haitham Mohi Radi, Director General of the Legal Department, stated that 'the ministry has been following the case since 2018 through extensive legal proceedings and hearings until the arbitration tribunal issued a ruling dismissing the lawsuit and the German company's claims.' .'
Arab Times
05-03-2025
- Arab Times
Jail for Kuwaiti doctor receiving salary while abroad for over 15 years
KUWAIT CITY, March 5: The Criminal Court sentenced a Kuwaiti mental health doctor in absentia to five years in prison and fined him KD1 million for receiving full salary even if he has been abroad for over 15 years. According to the Legal Department at the Ministry of Health, the doctor has been absent from work for 15 years as he is outside the country; yet he has been receiving his full salary in collusion with another employee in the ministry. As a result, a report was filed at the Public Prosecution and the Criminal Investigations Department in the Interior Ministry conducted investigations. An inquiry into the doctor's entry and exit from the country led to the discovery that he has been residing in another country for 15 years. The necessary measures were taken against him.
Iraq Business
19-02-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
CBI Issues Tender for Currency Counting and Sorting Machines
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced General Tender No. (1/2025) for the supply, installation, and operation of 65 currency counting and sorting machines for its branches in Basra (35 units) and Mosul (30 units). The contract, with an estimated value of IQD 1.134 billion (approx. $865,000), will be financed from the CBI's 2025 budget allocations for both branches. Legally accredited agents of specialized companies in Iraq are invited to purchase tender documents in person from the CBI's Legal Department, Contracts Section (Baghdad, Al-Rasheed Street, Building No. 2, 3rd Floor) for a non-refundable fee of IQD 250,000. Documents are also available for electronic purchase via the CBI's online platform, with additional service fees applicable. The deadline for bid submission is Sunday, 16 March 2025, before the close of business. Bids must be submitted to the Legal Department, Contracts Section at the specified CBI address. The successful bidder will bear all applicable Iraqi taxes and fees, along with advertising, publication, and electronic archiving costs. (Source: CBI)
Roya News
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
VIDEO: Iraq recovers rare artifacts from Japan, Switzerland
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein handed over a collection of rare artifacts to Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al Badrani during a ceremony at the Iraqi National Museum on Feb. 11, 2025. Speaking at a joint press conference, Hussein highlighted the importance of these recovered antiquities, which narrate the rich history of Iraq's ancient civilizations. He confirmed that the artifacts had been retrieved from Japan and Switzerland, emphasizing Iraq's ongoing diplomatic efforts to repatriate its looted heritage. 'The diplomacy of retrieval pursued by our ministry has led to the recovery of tens of thousands of smuggled artifacts despite complex legal and diplomatic challenges,' Hussein stated. Among the recovered items are the statue of the sun god Maran Shamash and rare Assyrian relics dating back to the eighth century BC. The collection also includes textile paintings from the ancient caves of Al-Tar in Karbala, which had been on loan to a Japanese archaeological mission since 1975. Hussein underscored that these artifacts are not merely historical remnants but integral to Iraq's national identity. Acknowledging the diplomatic efforts behind the recovery, Hussein expressed gratitude to the Legal Department of the Foreign Ministry and the Iraqi embassies in Tokyo and Bern for their collaboration with institutions in Japan and Switzerland. He stressed that protecting historical heritage is a shared global responsibility, requiring continuous cooperation. 'This is a historic step that strengthens the link between our past and present while ensuring the preservation of our cultural heritage for future generations,' Hussein remarked, calling for further national and international initiatives to recover Iraq's remaining antiquities.
