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By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a special meeting of the National Renewable Energy Team on Monday to review progress on the country's renewable energy strategy. The Prime Minister instructed that renewable energy projects officially launch by summer, urging the acceleration of procedures and private sector engagement. The National Renewable Energy […]
By John Lee. The German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq) has told Iraq Business News that trade between Germany and Iraq reached EUR 3.1 billion in 2024. This consisted of EUR 1.8 billion imported from Iraq into Germany, and EUR 1.3 billion from Germany to Iraq. Over four years, this […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a copy of the credentials of the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Iraq, Mr. Irfan Siddiq, at the Ministry's headquarters on Monday 24 March 2025. Minister Hussein welcomed the new Ambassador, and wished him success in his […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Company for Iron and Steel has signed two major contracts in Basra under the patronage of Industry and Minerals Minister Khaled Battal Al-Najm: The first contract, signed with Al-Qaim United Company, involves the establishment of a sponge iron plant with an annual production capacity of one million tonnes. This project […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, laid the foundation stone for a new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Abu Al-Khasib, Basra, on Sunday, marking the revival of production after more than 40 years. The plant, with an annual capacity of one million tonnes, will be developed at a cost of […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, has laid the foundation stone for a sponge iron plant in Basra. The plant, belonging to the General Company for Iron and Steel, will have a production capacity of one million tonnes per year. The project aims to ensure a steady supply of […]
By John Lee. Construction has started on the Waste-to-Energy Power Plant Project in Al-Nahrawan, Baghdad. With a capacity of 100 megawatts, the plant will use high-efficiency complete combustion technology, according to a statement from the Media Office of the Prime Minister. Iraq's Council of Ministers approved the project in February, awarding it to the Chinese […]
By John Lee. icetana Limited (ASX:ICE) has announced its first contract in Iraq, securing a US$1.09 million deal with HTE Electronics Trading LLC, the Dubai-based subsidiary of Al-Technologia Al-Alia Co. for General Trading Ltd (High Tech). The company describes itself as, "a global SaaS software company providing video analytics technology designed to identify abnormal events […]
By John Lee. Dar Al Omran Rasem Badran (DAO-Badran) has unveiled its latest architectural project in Iraq. Developed in partnership with Al Ghadeer and BMC, Budoor Al-Najaf seeks to establish a human-centred, culturally integrated and environmentally resilient community in Najaf. Spanning approximately 50 hectares [123 acres], the development will house more than 1,400 homes available […]
By John Lee. The Republic of Iraq has responded to a petition from American defense contractor Wye Oak Technology, which had petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review its long-running legal dispute with Iraq. The case stems from a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in July 2024, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has announced the launch of 14 infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in Sinjar and the Nineveh Plains, with a total budget of 18 billion IQD [$13.7 million]. These projects aim to rebuild roads and key infrastructure, supporting the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Funded by the […]
By John Lee. Qi won the LEAP Genesys Award after partnering with Customer Experience Ltd, the implementation partner of US-based Genesys Cloud CX. The agreement integrates AI-powered Genesys Cloud CX into Qi's customer care system, enhancing customer service and employee engagement. The signing ceremony took place in Dubai Media City, with Qi CEO Ali Muneam […]
