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This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The New Masters of the Market: Syrian Traders Flock to ISIS' Mosul For Iraqi Profits The city of Mosul had turned its back to the other Iraqi cities as of […]
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani on Tuesday received the Egyptian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Ahmad Hassan Darwish, and his accompanying delegation. Ambassador Darwish highlighted historical relations between Kurdistan and the Egyptian people, hoping to expand those relations particularly in the economic fields of trade and investment. He pointed out that Egyptian investors are […]
Renault Trucks has signed up Iraq’s Sunflower General Trading Company as the sole distributor for the French truck manufacturer in Iraq, excluding Kurdistan. Sunflower General Trading Company is one of the main business partners of the State Company for Automotive Industry (SCAI), and truck distributors in Iraq. The partnership will allow Sunflower to expand its […]
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani hailed the private sector for its effective contributions to the Kurdistan Region economy since approval of the Investment Law in 2004. Prime Minister Barzani expressed satisfaction with the expansion of investment in the sectors of agriculture and industry. His statements were made during last week’s visit to Dohuk Governorate, […]
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Since February, mechanical engineer Faiz al-Sultani has gone without a salary. The government textile plant in Hilla has been unable to pay his wages due to Iraq's fiscal deficit. Dozens of textile and fabric […]
By John Lee. A US man has pleaded guilty in a $175,000 fraud involving fake business opportunities in Iraq. Joseph T. Morris, aged 52, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of wire fraud, and according to a report from Associated Press faces up to 20 years in prison. Morris and two others set up […]
At a meeting on Friday between Minister Falah Mustafa, Head of KRG Foreign Relations, and Børge Brende, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Minister Brende announced that Norway will soon open its representation office in the Kurdistan Region. During the meeting, which was attended by Iraq’s Ambassador to Norway Sundus Omer, Norwegian Ambassador to Jordan […]
KRG Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani received the Kuwait Consul-General to the Kurdistan Region, Dr. Omar Ahmad Al-Kandari, on Wednesday. Prime Minister Barzani welcomed the Kuwait Consul-General to his new position. They discussed the latest developments in the Kurdistan Region, particularly the war against terrorism and the economic and social impact of hosting nearly two million […]
Construction has commenced for the Cristal Grand Erbil Hotel, the second hotel to be operated by the group in the Kurdistan city, and its third in Iraq. The five-star flagship property will feature 160 rooms and suites when it opens in 2017, as well as several restaurants, a gym, spa and business centre, according to […]
Regus, the global workplace provider, has just announced the expansion of its global network to include Iraq, its 105th country. Its new centre in Erbil, Kurdistan, will support the activities of companies in the region, particularly in the fields of oil and gas, engineering and technology. Located in the prime commercial district of Erbil, close […]
The newly appointed KRG Representative to France, Mr. Dara Bakir Salih, has begun his mission. Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir, Head of the Department of Foreign Relations, arrived in Paris today to oversee the handover of the Representation from Ms. Khaman Zirar, the former Representative, to Mr. Salih, the new Representative. During the handover ceremony, Minister […]
In the meeting between Minister Falah Mustafa, Head of the KRG Foreign Relations, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium Didier Reynders, military as well as humanitarian aid for the Kurdistan Region were at top of the list of priorities discussed. Minister Mustafa welcomed Minister Reynders in his first visit to […]
