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This article was written by Abeer Mohammed, and was originally published by the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, iwpr.net. It is reproduced by Iraq Business News with permission. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. On its road to democracy, Iraq may […]
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Nides' Statement at the 38th Baghdad International Trade Fair
The Iraqi cabinet has approved the establishment of five industrial cities in various Iraqi provinces, with the intention of strengthening local industry and reducing the need for imports. Iraqi government adviser Salam al-Quraishi told Mawtani: ''The government has agreed to the proposal in view of its vital importance for Iraq, from an industrial point of […]
In the past few months, major steps have been taken by Khudairi Group to expand opportunities that will help successfully reconstruct critical Iraqi infrastructure. On July 22, 2011, the Khudairi Group entered a dealership agreement and sales contract with Sany International Development Limited. Sany is a global leader in the construction machinery industry, with vast […]
Defence Minister, HE Saadun Al-Dulaimi will lead a delegation of up to 5 other ministers and 35 senior officials to participate in the inaugural Iraq Defence & Security Summit 2011 in Cyprus 7-8 December. These officials will also include the Chief of Staff, Gen. Babakir Zebari and the heads of the navy and air force. […]
The United Nations Compensation Commission has made another $1,038,375,281 available to the Government of Kuwait for distribution to eight successful claimants in compensation for Iraq’s 1990 invasion. This payment leaves approximately $18 billion outstanding to six compensation awards. Successful claims are paid with funds drawn from the United Nations Compensation Fund, which is funded by […]
Karim Sinjari, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Interior Minister, yesterday met Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, who offered Scotland's cooperation in a wide range of fields and discussed ways to strengthen relations among the peoples of both nations. Minister Sinjari separately met Kenny MacAskill, Scotland's Justice Secretary, and visited the Scottish Police College. The meetings were […]
Senior executives and industry experts gathered at the three day conference and seminar Iraq Mega Projects 2011 hosted by The CWC Group at the Ritz Carlton, Istanbul between the 18-20 October 2011. Focusing on the recent developments of Iraq’s oil and gas fields, water projects drilling activates, infrastructure growth and corporate social responsibility the event […]
President Barzani today received Mrs Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment to discuss opportunities for business and trade cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Northern Ireland. Minister Foster who is heading a business delegation from Northern Ireland said she and her business delegation are very pleased with their visit to Erbil, […]
By T. Keyzom Ngodup, co-founder and Executive Director at Ideas sYnergy www.ideas-sYnergy.net, an Iraq based private sector development consulting company. IRAQ INSIGHTS, published by Ideas sYnergy aims to consolidate and build intellectual capital on private sector development, empowering stakeholders to address issues of access and structural reforms on a diverse range of topics impacting inclusive […]
The new Turkish consul general to Basra, Faruk Kaymiski, promised on Sunday that he would urge more Turkish companies to invest in the oil-rich province of Basra. AKnews reports that Kaymiski, the successor of Ali Reza Ozcu, said that when the consulate was opened in 2007, its goal was to expand the economic and social […]
The largest ever trade mission from the UK to the Kurdistan Region is taking place from 23 -28 October, focusing on the Erbil International Trade Fair. It is coordinated and led by the Middle East Association together with UK Trade & Investment and Invest Northern Ireland. The delegation is being accompanied by Meg Munn MP […]
