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By John Lee. An agreement has been reached to open a branch of JP Morgan in Iraq to finance projects implemented by American companies. The deal was agreed during a meeting in Washington between Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and representatives of the bank. Earlier this month, we reported that KAR Electrical Power Plant Production Trading […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has held talks with a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to explore areas of cooperation in infrastructure and public services. The meeting, chaired by the Ministry's technical adviser Bassam Salem Al-Zaidi, was attended by the directors general of the General Company for Telecommunications […]
By John Lee. A hybrid solar power station has been installed and commissioned at the Arab Oil Training Institute in Iraq. The project was carried out by Al-Zawraa State Company, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals. The station has a capacity of 120 kilowatts and a lithium battery storage capacity of 122 […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has held discussions with representatives of SpaceX, including its Starlink satellite internet team, during meetings in Washington. Minister of Trade Mustafa Nizar Jumaa said the talks focused on potential cooperation in satellite internet services, digital infrastructure, and e-government platforms. He indicated that Starlink's technology could support Iraq's digital […]
By John Lee. Iraq's ministers of electricity and oil held a joint meeting in Washington with the US Deputy Secretary of Energy to discuss expanding power generation capacity and securing diversified fuel supplies. According to the Ministry of Electricity, the meeting brought together Minister Ali Saad Wahib, Minister of Oil Basim Muhammad Khudhair al-Abadi, and […]
By John Lee. France's Thales has held talks with Iraq's Ministry of Interior on developing forensic systems and technology. A delegation from the company met with senior ministry officials, including the directors general of forensics and movements, forensic evidence, and criminal registration. According to the Ministry of Interior, the meeting covered ways to develop technical […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Zaidi Courts US Investment amid Resistance from Iran-Backed Factions Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has held high-level meetings in Washington with President Donald Trump and other senior officials. The July 13 visit, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Washington on Wednesday, on the sidelines of an official visit to the United States. According to the Prime Minister's Office, discussions covered bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen economic and development cooperation. The two sides reviewed progress on the Basra-Aqaba […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, opportunities for American companies in Iraqi development projects, and the future of the Iraq-US relationship following the conclusion of the US military coalition presence in the country. According to the Iraqi […]
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Ali al-Zaidi in Washington: What His Trip Actually Means for the Dinar The forums have been buzzing. Iraq's prime minister is in Washington. He met Trump in the Oval Office. There were handshakes, […]
By John Lee. A delegation from Iraq's Ministry of Trade has held meetings with officials from the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva to discuss cooperation on trade support and Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Iraqi delegation was accompanied by the head of Iraq's Permanent Mission to the United Nations and […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has met with representatives of the Iraqi Christian diaspora and Iraqi-American business figures from Michigan at the start of his visit to Washington DC. According to the Prime Minister's Office, discussions covered the situation of the Iraqi diaspora community and prospects for increasing their participation in investment and […]
