Archive | 2023

Cooperation between Egypt and CBI to Enhance Entrepreneurship

Bassem Rahmi, CEO of Egypt's  Micro- Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) has emphasized the agency's commitment to implementing the political leadership's directives aimed at enhancing cooperation with relevant entities in the development and advancement of the small business sector in Arab countries. The agency seeks to exchange expertise regarding mechanisms that drive the […]

Korea-Iraq Joint Cmte Resumes, Targets Big Projects

By John Lee. The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will hold the 9th meeting of the Korea-Iraq Joint Committee in Seoul on June 21 (Wednesday). The Joint Committee is a joint participation of relevant ministries and agencies from Korea and Iraq, with the Korean delegation consisting of 14 ministries and 5 organizations, and […]

Iraq Pays All Gas Import Debts to Iran: Minister

Iraqi minister of electricity claimed that all debts over gas imports from Iran have been fully paid, also saying that generation of electricity in Iraq has decreased 2,000 megawatt as a result of reduced gas imports from Iran. Ziad Ali Fadhil made the comments late on Friday and stated that all debts related to buying […]

UK names New Ambassador to Iraq

By John Lee. Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Mark Edward Bryson-Richardson MBE. Mr Hitchen will take up his appointment in July 2023. Curriculum vitae Full name: Stephen Charles Hitchen Place of Birth: Harrogate, UK Date Role 2019 to Present FCDO, Director, […]

New IBBC Report: 'Seaports and Airports of Iraq'

A new IBBC report: 'Seaports and Airports of Iraq: Rules Versus Infrastructure' Economics Professor Frank R. Gunter of Lehigh University has completed a new report on seaports and airports in Iraq, covering an analysis of the challenges and opportunities for Iraq's import and export borders. In light of the GOI's (Government of Iraq) intention to […]

KRG PM Barzani meets with President Erdogan

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye in Ankara. At the start of the meeting, Prime Minister Barzani extended his congratulations to President Erdogan on his victory in the recent elections and conveyed his sincere hopes […]

IBBC hosts well attended Conference at The Mansion House

On June 16th IBBC hosted it's best attended London Conference at The Mansion House yet, with over 280 delegates from Iraq, UK, and International European and Middle East countries. With an overarching theme of 'Iraq open to the world' a wide range of panels discussed Iraq's rapidly improving international position across economic indicators, political relationships, […]

Petrel Resources Shares Dive on Going Concern Worries

By John Lee. Shares in Irish-based Petrel Resources fell more than 30 percent this morning as the company reported, "a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern," in its audited results for the year ended 31st December 2022. The company claims to have […]

3t Energy Group appoints agent in Iraq

By John Lee. UK-based 3t Energy Group (3t) has announced a new agreement that sees Horizon OilWell Academy operate as the Group's agent in Iraq. According to a press release, this agreement will see Horizon OilWell Academy adopt three of the Group's portfolio of businesses, including the provision of Drilling Systems' fully immersive simulator products, […]

Iraq and Qatar sign Major Commercial Agreements

By John Lee. Iraq and Qatar have solidified their bilateral relations through the signing of several agreements and memorandums of cooperation. Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani and the Emir of Qatar oversaw the signing ceremony, emphasizing comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, energy, and investment. A joint declaration of intent was signed, paving the way for […]