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By Omar al-Shaher for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. An official from the Anbar province, which is located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of the Iraqi capital, said that the central government in Baghdad is trying to punish the […]
The official visit to Baghdad of Kuwait's prime minister, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, appears to mark a significant development in the improving relations between the two countries. Following their meeting on Wednesday, officials from both sides signed a series of agreements relating to diplomacy, the economy, transport, culture, higher education and the environment. In […]
By John Lee. The Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has approved the applications of two Turkish companies, Aksa and Kartet, to export electricity to Iraq. The two companies will have the "equal rights" to export power to the Mosul region of Iraq, using the existing 154 kilovolt (kV) PS3-Zakho power transmission line. They will […]
BIOGH has announced that the Masterplan for the Basra International Oil and Gas Free Zone has been formally approved by the Consulting Bureau of the College of Engineering at the University of Basra, and by the Iraq General Commission for Free Zones. This planning approvals milestone represents an ongoing successful collaboration, notably with the efforts […]
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari inaugurated on June 6, 2013 the first Iraqi passports issuance center abroad in the Consulate General of the Republic of Iraq in Dubai. This center is connected to the central office in Baghdad and will save the Iraqi people a lot of effort, time, travel and facilitations, the center was established […]
The UK's Middle East Association (MEA), in partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), will be leading a trade delegation to Iraqi Kurdistan this September (22nd-27th) to coincide with the ninth Erbil International Trade Fair, Iraq’s largest general trade exhibition. Mission participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at […]
By John Lee. UPI reports that Russia has started fulfilling a contract to send attack helicopters and short-range air defense systems to Iraq. Sergei Chemezov (pictured), Chief Executive Officer of Russian Technologies (Rostec), was quoted by state news agency RIA Novosti as saying: "The contract is being implemented, the production (of ordered equipment) has started." […]
The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR), to discuss his proposals for how best to conduct Stability and Reconstruction Operations. Stability and Reconstruction Operations, or (SROs), entail governmental efforts to rebuild crucial infrastructure, implement rule of law, and ensure security in developing countries before, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Cabinet decided to ban the importation of cement from 1st July, according to a report from Aswat Al Iraq. The ban includes white cement, and it will be lifted if local production is not sufficiency to meet demand. (Source: Aswat al-Iraq) (Picture: Falluja Cement Factory)
By Padraig O'Hannelly. Foreign companies, especially in the oil sector, have long complained of problems obtaining visas to work in Iraq, and it's an issue that Iraq Business News has highlighted many times in the past. This is particularly frustrating for businesses that need to deploy specialised personnel to help develop Iraq and get it […]
The Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, received on 28th of May, 2013, at Al Seif Palace, Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and his accompanying delegation. The Emir praised the efforts made by the Iraqi Government to end the third phase of the joint border pillars maintenance in implementation of Security […]
The Ministry of Education has today launched new curricula for both primary and secondary schools in Iraq. The aim is to raise awareness and understanding of the concepts of integrity, transparency, human rights and honesty. The new curricula were designed by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the UN Development Programme (UNDP). This innovative […]
