Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By Hayder Al-Shakeri for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Underbelly of Iraq's 'Economic Boom' Most ordinary enterprises are forced to navigate an economic system […]
By John Lee. According to state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Iraq's Ambassador to Ankara announced yesterday (Thursday) that Turkey has agreed to resume oil exports via the Iraq Turkey Pipeline (ITP). It quotes Majid Al-Lajmawi as saying, "Turkish side agreed to immediately resume oil exports from the Iraqi-Turkish oil pipeline." This follows a statement to […]
By Maha Yassin for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Scaling Up Iraq's Energy Transition: Is Now the Right Time? Iraq is expected to experience a […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said it is placing a strong emphasis on the construction of water ponds as part of its strategic efforts to increase surface water resources and protect vital underground water sources. Under the leadership of the KRG's Ninth Cabinet, 110 ponds have already been created, serving a […]
By Arya Devi for Oil & Gas Middle East. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq plans to build gas pipeline to Europe Iraq aims to bolster its economic prospects by facilitating the transportation of both gas and goods to international markets. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, met with several American corporate leaders and representatives in New York on Thursday evening (local time) during his participation in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Among the firms represented were General Electric (GE), Honeywell, and law firm Covington. During the meeting, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Dr. Engineer Khaled Batal Al-Najm, conducted a field visit to the Nahrwan Industrial Complex, under the General Directorate of Industrial Development, marking a significant step towards assessing the state of brick factories within the complex and identifying obstacles hindering their operations. During the visit, the minister […]
By Baria Alamuddin, for Arab News. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Militia state or transport hub: Iraq can't be both The unveiling of a bounty of megaprojects should be Baghdad's moment of decision: Does it want to perpetuate its isolation […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Minister of Construction, Housing and Public Works, has said that the designs have been completed for more than 20 sites that were chosen for new residential cities. Bengin Rikani [Bangin Rekani] made the comment at a conference in Baghdad. (Source: MOCH)
By John Lee. Saudi Arabian companies are said to be committed to supporting the housing sector in Iraq. The Saudi ambassador to Baghdad, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari (pictured), told the state-owned Iraqi News Agency (INA) on Wednesday that Saudi companies will expand into Iraq with a view to building more housing. He was speaking after attending a […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Deputy Minister of Oil for Gas has emphasized the importance of expediting the implementation of the Nebras [Nibras] Petrochemical Project. During a meeting held at the Ministry of Oil's headquarters, discussions revolved around reviewing the preliminary report by a global consultant regarding the project's components, economic feasibility study, and the necessary […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has said that Iraq stands firm on its position that it will not engage in any railway connections for cargo transport until the Faw Port and Development Road project are completed. At a conference on Economic Integration in Baghdad, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani continued: "Progress is evident in these […]
