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Visa supporting Iraqi Govt's Plans for Electronic Payment

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received Mr. Andrew Torre, the Regional President of Visa for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, along with his accompanying delegation on Thursday. The Prime Minister emphasized that economic and banking reform is among the government's top priorities, welcoming cooperation in this field. […]

KRG Hires Consultant in Washington

By John Lee. The American Kurdish Committee, Inc. (AKC), and its President, Abdulmajeed Abdulmajeed, have been engaged to provide services to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in the United States. According to a statement made pursuant to the US's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA): "Mr. Abdulmajeed will engage in activities to raise awareness of the […]

Iraq's US Embassy hires Squire Patton Boggs

By John Lee. Washington DC-based lobbying and legal services firm Squire Patton Boggs has reported that it, and partner Edward J. Newberry, will perform work on behalf of the Iraqi Embassy in the United States. In a statement made pursuant to the US's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the company said it may: " ... […]

UK Firm brings Air Quality Monitoring to Iraq

By John Lee. UK-based air quality expert EarthSense has announced a distribution agreement with Enviro Solutions and Technologies Company (EnviroSOLTECH), a specialist environmental monitoring company based in Najaf, Iraq. According to a statement from EarthSense, the partnership will enable EnviroSOLTECH to enhance its air quality monitoring and consultancy services for government departments and local authorities, […]

Iraqi PM discusses Russian Investment

By John Lee. On Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received the Chairman of the Russian Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen and the founder of Lukoil, Mr. Vagit Alekperov, along with his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, discussions were held regarding Russian companies operating in Iraq, in light of the visit made by the […]

Iraq, Netherlands to set up Cooperation Council

By John Lee. Iraq and the Netherlands have agreed to set up what they describe as a "comprehensive bilateral cooperation council." The announcement follows talks last week between Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani and his Dutch counterpart, Mark Rutte. A statement from the Prime Minister's office said that the new council will branch out into […]

ITC hosts Iraq National Trade Forum

By John Lee. With support from the government of Iraq, the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), organized a two-day trade forum to help Iraqi businesses to identify and develop trade opportunities. The Forum was funded by the European Union (EU). According to […]

Five One Labs issued Annual Report

By John Lee. Iraq-focussed startup incubator Five One Labs has issued its annual report for 2023. The report includes a look back over the past six years from the perspectives of founders Alice Bosley and Patricia Letayf, along with an overview of the organisation's new initiatives in Iraq. Click here to download the report. (Source: […]