China's top power equipment maker Shanghai Electric is moving ahead with a $1 billion power-generating plant to boost Iraq's electricity capacity by 1,320 megawatts, officials said on Saturday.
China’s Shanghai Electric in $1bn Power Deal
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Iraq to Wind Up Airline in Kuwait Dispute
The $1.2bn (£837m, €979m) reparations relate to aircraft and parts taken by Iraq during its occupation of Kuwait. The decision to wind up Iraqi Airways is an attempt to avoid the claims filed by Kuwait Airways.
Lufthansa Launches Flights from Munich to Iraq
Lufthansa is introducing a new route between Munich and Baghdad on 30 September 2010 served four times weekly with a Boeing 737.
Plan Underway to Build 9 New Quays in Basra’s Umm Qasr
A plan is underway to build nine new quays in Basra’s Umm Qasr port in light of a surge in the number of ships arriving at Iraqi ports, the Iraq Ports Company director revealed on Sunday.
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Italian Group to Establish Residential Compound
Head of the Diwaniya Investment Commission said on Friday that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with an Italian group to establish a residential compound in the province.
Iraq Considers Third Oil Auction
Iraq is considering holding a third oil auction for some of its supergiant fields, such as Kirkuk and East Baghdad, if there is enough interest from foreign players, Oil Minister Hussain Shahristani said today.
Dutch Delegation to Visit Basra to Discuss Investment Opportunities
“An agreement has been reached with official Dutch authorities to send a delegation of 30 businessmen and traders to Basra to review the investment opportunities and economic capabilities in the province,” said Shaltagh Abboud al-Mayah
Turkish Company to Develop the Infrastructure of Baghdad
The Municipal Secretary of The Secretariat of Baghdad, Naeim Alkaabi, has met with a Turkish Company the discuss the possibilities to develop the infrastructure of the Capital city of Baghdad.
Iraq Building Two New Power Plants
28 May 2010 - Azzaman Two new power plants are to be built in the southern provinces of Babel and Karbala, the Electricity Ministry said in a statement. The statement said Electricity Minister Kareem Wahid laid down the foundation stones for both plants, which will cost nearly $170 million. It will take the gas-driven […]
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Kuwait Airways Will Take Legal Measures Against Iraqi Airways Liquidation
Kuwait Airways Corporation will take the necessary legal measures to protect its rights, after Baghdad's decision to liquidate the Iraqi Airways
Baghdad Mayor and Governor Discuss Construction 222,000 Housing Units
Baghdad Governor Salah Abdulrazeq and Mayor Saber al-Issawi discussed on Thursday allocation of lands to build 222,000 investment housing units in the capital
Western Diplomats Assure Commitment to Boost Oil Output in Basra
US Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill said Tuesday the international community was committed to helping Iraq increase its oil production. Hill, on a visit to Basra within a delegation of British, Dutch, Japanese and Italian diplomats as well as executives from international oil companies, said the US and other countries sought to speed up the […]
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