HR, payroll & attendance software built for Basra businesses

From $18/employee/year in Iraq

Basra is Iraq's oil capital — Rumaila (BP), Zubair (ENI), West Qurna 1 (ExxonMobil), West Qurna 2 (Lukoil), Majnoon (Shell), Halfaya (CNPC) all operate here. IOC subcontractor ecosystem employs tens of thousands of workers on 14/14 rotation + dual IQD/USD payroll. Add Umm Qasr port + Basra petrochemical plants + reconstruction contractors + urban commercial sector — AttendUX handles the full Basra operational reality. Starting from $18/employee/year.

Why Basra businesses pick AttendUX

Built around how Basra businesses actually operate.

Iraq Labor Law 37/2015 native

Half-month-per-year EoS formula, 48/week hours, 50% flat overtime, 3-month probation, 20-30 day annual leave by tenure. All pre-configured. Federal Iraq compliance for Basra (not KRG-territory).

Dual IQD/USD payroll

IOC contractors + senior Iraqi staff commonly paid USD; operational wages IQD. AttendUX supports dual-currency payslips with per-period exchange rates. Contract-documented currency split handled correctly. Typical for Basra oilfield service workforce.

14/14 + 28/28 IOC rotation

Pre-built rotation shift templates for oil-field cycles. BP-Rumaila, ExxonMobil-West Qurna, Shell-Majnoon all commonly use 14/14 (on-site/off-site). Per-diem allowances tied to on-site weeks only.

Offline-capable mobile biometric

Iraqi internet is variable — Basra oilfields + rural industrial sites often weak signal. AttendUX mobile queues face-recognition + GPS check-ins locally, syncs when connection returns. Critical for IOC operations.

WPS-compliant CSV via CBI banks

WPS submissions via commercial banks (TBI, Rafidain, Rasheed, Bank of Baghdad) oversight by Central Bank of Iraq. AttendUX generates WPS-compliant CSV; upload via bank portal.

Umm Qasr port + 24/7 logistics

Iraq's only deep-water port. 24/7 operations, container-handler crews, overnight-shift premiums. AttendUX handles 3-shift continuous patterns with Iraq 37/2015 overtime at 50% flat.

Basra oilfields + zones we serve

AttendUX runs across Basra's oil ecosystem — IOC-operated supergiants + urban commercial + port + petrochemical operations.

Rumaila (BP-operated)

Iraq's largest oilfield + world's 3rd largest by proven reserves. BP + CNPC consortium operator. Thousands of subcontractor workers on 14/14 rotation.

West Qurna 1 (ExxonMobil-operated)

Supergiant field. ExxonMobil consortium. Significant subcontractor ecosystem with Iraqi + expat workforce.

West Qurna 2 (Lukoil-operated)

Russian Lukoil-operated. Different corporate culture + reporting requirements than Western IOCs. Subcontractor patterns + dual-currency payroll standard.

Zubair (ENI-operated)

ENI (Italian) consortium operator. Mid-sized supergiant. Multi-nationality workforce + Iraqi subcontractors.

Majnoon (Shell-managed historically, now BOC)

Transitioned from Shell to Basra Oil Company. Workforce patterns similar to other supergiants.

Halfaya (CNPC-operated)

Chinese-operated field. Growing Chinese + Iraqi workforce blend. Unique language + cultural considerations.

Umm Qasr Port + Khor Al Zubair

Iraq's only deep-water port complex. Container terminals, oil-tanker loading, 24/7 logistics operations.

Basra urban commercial

Banks (TBI, Rafidain, Rasheed branches), retail, F&B, hospitality for IOC-personnel. SMB-friendly for 10-100 employee businesses.

Basra industries we serve

Industry-specific deployments running in Basra.

What Basra businesses actually run on AttendUX

  • IOC subcontractors (BP/Rumaila, ExxonMobil/West Qurna, Shell/Majnoon, ENI/Zubair, Lukoil/West Qurna 2, CNPC/Halfaya): 200-1,500 workers on 14/14 rotation. Dual IQD/USD payroll. Labor-accommodation ZKTeco. Offline-capable mobile at field. Safety-incident tracking critical for IOC HSE compliance.
  • Umm Qasr port operators: 150-500 workers in container terminals, oil-tanker loading. 24/7 operations with Iraq 50% OT rate. Overnight premiums. Multi-site across Umm Qasr + Khor Al Zubair.
  • Basra petrochemical plants: 100-400 workers in state + joint-venture operations. Multi-shift continuous, GOSI-equivalent Iraqi social insurance, multi-nationality workforce.
  • Reconstruction + infrastructure contractors: Construction + civil works serving oil + port expansion. Iraqi + expat crews, Written contracts + documented wage rates critical for labor-office compliance.
  • Hospitality for IOC personnel: Hotels + serviced apartments in central Basra serving expat oil workers. Rotation-aware booking + multi-shift F&B.
  • Local banking + retail: TBI, Rafidain, Rasheed, Bank of Baghdad branches, telecom retail (Zain Iraq, Asiacell, Korek), F&B. SMB-friendly 10-80 employee businesses.

Basra-specific advantages

  • IOC-contractor ecosystem ready (14/14 rotation, dual-currency, labor-accommodation patterns)
  • Dual IQD/USD payroll native with configurable exchange rates per period
  • Offline-capable mobile biometric (Basra oilfield internet variable)
  • Umm Qasr port 24/7 logistics operations supported
  • Iraq 37/2015 federal compliance (not KRG — Kurdistan has own framework)
  • Multi-nationality workforce (Iraqi + Pakistani + Indian + Filipino + Chinese for CNPC)
  • IOC HSE-audit-ready safety + PPE + incident logs
  • Lower pricing tier ($18-36/employee/year) suits Iraq cost structure vs Gulf
  • CBI WPS-compliant CSV via commercial banks (TBI/Rafidain/Rasheed/Bank of Baghdad)
  • Same engine as Baghdad — tuned for Basra IOC + port context

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AttendUX work for IOC subcontractors in Basra oilfields?

Yes. Core use case. 14/14 + 28/28 rotation shift templates pre-built. Dual IQD/USD payroll with configurable FX. Labor-accommodation ZKTeco at camp gates + offline mobile for field sites (Rumaila, West Qurna, Majnoon, Zubair). Safety-incident + PPE tracking for IOC HSE compliance. Contractor-timesheet exports separate from WPS for client billing documentation.

How does Basra differ from Baghdad in HR terms?

Both follow federal Iraq Labor Law 37/2015 (same compliance). Basra differences are operational: oilfield-rotation-shift-heavy workforce, dual-currency payroll dominant (IOCs pay USD), Umm Qasr 24/7 port operations, more offline-signal concerns at field sites. Baghdad has more banking + telecom + reconstruction (urban commercial), Basra has more oil + port + industrial. AttendUX handles both with same engine, tuned per entity.

Can AttendUX produce IOC HSE-audit reports for BP/ExxonMobil/Shell?

Yes. Safety-incident logs (date, employee, location, type), near-miss reports, PPE distribution records, safety-training completion all tracked with immutable audit trail. Export reports aligned with IOC HSE auditor expectations. Not a dedicated HSE platform but adequate for contractor-level reporting.

Is pricing different for Iraq vs Gulf?

Yes, intentionally. Iraq pricing ($18-36/employee/year) reflects local cost structure + lower subscription tolerance vs Gulf ($30-60). Payment via Stripe USD for international receipt. Suits Iraqi private-sector + IOC-subcontractor budgets. Same features as Gulf tier — just priced for Iraqi market reality.

How does AttendUX handle KRG vs federal Iraq if a company operates in both?

Multi-entity setup. Create separate entity for Basra (federal 37/2015) + separate entity for Erbil/Sulaymaniyah/Duhok (KRG 71/2007). Each follows its own labor-law config. Employees assigned to one entity. Group dashboard aggregates. Common for oil-service companies with Baghdad + Basra + Erbil offices.

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