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By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani met with Peter Gibson, the CEO of American energy company Steller Energy on Wednesday. They discussed the company's electricity projects and the government's commitment to expanding combined-cycle power projects, a key priority in their service and development program. Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the government's approach of […]
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. From September 11 to 13, 2023, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg is visiting Iraq. In the capital, Baghdad, he has scheduled meetings with President Abdul Latif Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. The primary focus of discussions with Iraqi government officials is combating illegal migration. Additionally, talks […]
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 […]
From The Economist. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A new railway will at last link Iran and Iraq The connection could shunt Iraq further into Iran's embrace. Read the full article here (subscription needed).
By John Lee. The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court has declared the law approving the agreement between the Iraq and Kuwait on the regulation of maritime navigation in the Khor Abdullah [Khawr Abd Allah] to be unconstitutional. It said that Law No. 42 of 2013 is in violation of Article 61/IV of the Iraqi Republic Constitution, […]
By John Lee. Five Iraqi start-ups are reported to be among the 24 new businesses selected to take part in Flat6Labs' StartMashreq Growth Track programme. The programme, which started in June and will run until December 2024, is part of StartMashreq's broader vision to inspire and support displaced entrepreneurs and empower female-led startups in the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, officially opened a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe manufacturing plant in Basra during his visit to the province recently. The Prime Minister emphasized that the Al-Narges [Narjis] Pipe Factory, with its modern machinery, inspection equipment, raw materials, and associated technologies, is the first of its […]
"AAA Holding Group, Led by CEO Amet Selman, Ushers in a New Era of Fertilizer and Agricultural Advancement in Iraq " AAA Holding Group, under the visionary leadership of CEO Amet Selman (pictured), in collaboration with the State Company for Fertilizer Industry, is set to redefine agricultural standards in Iraq with a groundbreaking initiative. The […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani officially reopened the Safwan Border Crossing with Kuwait on Saturday after extensive renovations aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency. During his visit, Prime Minister Al-Sudani toured the facility, inspected its operations, and met with travelers from Gulf Arab countries, instructing officials to facilitate the entry of […]
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran's Exports to Iraq to Hit $12 Billion by Yearend: Secretary General Iran's exports to Iraq in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year rose by […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq-China trade volume tops $48bn in 2022 The trade volume between Iraq and China exceeded $48 billion in 2022, as the two countries are trying to cement commercial ties in all sectors. The remarks […]
