Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. Kuwait will reportedly fund the reconstruction of a major border crossing with Iraq. According to Anadolu Agency, Iraq's Border Crossing Authority said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the two countries to prepare the infrastructure for the crossing at Safwan. (Source: Anadolu Agency)
By Padraig O’Hannelly. Building a successful business means delivering what you promise. When I recently needed to go to Baghdad at short notice, I remembered a conversation I had with Abir Burhan, Operations Director of Al-Burhan Group: “Any time you want to go to Iraq,” he said, “we can take care of your visa, flights, […]
By John Lee. President Barham Salih has highlighted the need to address the obstacles impeding the work of the private sector in Iraq. Addressing a delegation from the Iraqi Federation of Chambers of Commerce at his Office in Baghdad, the President stressed the importance of enhancing the role of the private sector in reconstruction. Mr. […]
2.5 Million Iraqis and Businesses to Benefit from Improved Electricity Services A new US$200 million World Bank project will provide increased and more reliable supply of electricity to about 2.5 million Iraqis and productive enterprises in the governorates of Basra, Al-Muthanna, Thi Qar, and Missan who currently suffer from frequent and long power cuts and […]
By Tessa Fox for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Explosive hazards in Mosul a major threat for years to come The classroom of 13-year-old boys was vibrant, filled with energy, as the final lesson of the day began, addressing a […]
EU-funded programme Supporting Recovery and Stability in Iraq through Local Development - Launch of the Yarmouk Park Rehabilitation Project in Mosul Mosul local authorities and citizens gathered in Al Yarmouk Park in West Mosul on 2 May 2019 to launch the rehabilitation works that will be conducted under the programme Supporting Recovery and Stability in […]
By Amberin Zaman for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Energy tops agenda of Turkish FM's meetings in Iraq Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with Iraqi Kurdish leaders recently on the last leg of an ambitious visit to […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Operations Officer, The World Bank Operations Analyst, The World Bank Program Assistant, The World Bank Senior Operations Assistant, IOM - International Organization for Migration Senior Community Engagement Assistant, IOM - International Organization for Migration Field Security Officer, IOM - International Organization for Migration […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim received Turkish Foreign Minister Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu at the Ministry's headquarters in Baghdad; they reviewed bilateral relations, areas of joint cooperation between Baghdad and Ankara, as well as regional issues and mutual interest. Minister Alhakim called for Turkish companies to contribute to the reconstruction of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Industrialization and Energy Services Company (TAQA) has announced that its drilling subsidiary, Arabian Drilling Company (ADC), has agreed to acquire Schlumberger’s Middle East onshore drilling rigs business in Kuwait, Oman, Iraq and Pakistan for $415 million (SAR 1.56 billion). According to a TAQA press release, the transaction transforms ADC into a regionaldrilling leader […]
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has said it will supply the equipment to enable an efficient, reliable, and independent power source for an Iraqi cement producing plant. The 20 MW engine power plant is being built by Al Shumookh Lucky Investments Ltd, a JV company of Lucky Cement Limited and a limited liability company registered in […]
New IEA report provides practical roadmap to address Iraq’s current electricity shortfall and future energy needs Iraq, one of the world's biggest energy producers, can address its current electricity shortfall and growing power needs through immediate action to relieve pressure on the system, according to an in-depth report published Thursday by the International Energy Agency […]
