Iraq Completes 25% of Nasiriya Oil Field Development Plan
Iraq says it has completed 25% of the plan to develop its Nasiriyah oil field.
Getting This Show on the Road
Nearly two months after the elections in Iraq, the outcome has become even more uncertain, as votes for several candidates with alleged ties to the Ba'ath Party were disqualified on Monday. Further disqualification decisions have reportedly been postponed until next week. In the meantime, Ayad Allawi, whose Iraqiya party has a two-seat lead over Nouri […]
Basra Tender on the Table
Companies have until 5 May to prequalify to compete for the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing export facilities and pipelines in the southern oil hub city of Basra, Reuters said.
Turkish Industrial Fair in Basra
A 4-day international fair for Turkish industries has opened on Monday at Basra Airport.
Iraqi Airways to Start Mosul-Beirut Flights
The Iraqi Airways Company will start flights from Mosul-Beirut next Friday (April 30).
Berham Salih Seeks Opening Free Trade Turf Between Turkey and Kurdistan
Kurdistan president, Dr. Berham Salih, discussed the double relations between his region and Turkey, and ways to develop reinforce these relations with the Turkish consul in Erbil. According to a press statement issued by the region government, the two sides discussed opening the airway between Sulaimania, Erbil and Turkey to improve travel for citizens, companies […]
Kirkuk Cotton Gin Underway
Nine stages of the reconstruction and development of a cotton gin project in Kirkuk have been finalized, according to an official source. “Nine stages of the project have been finalized at a total cost of 12 billion Iraqi dinars,” Farouq Bakr told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. “The gin’s daily capacity will reach 180 tons,” he […]
Former Lubbock Resident in Charge of Iraq's Largest Bank
The head of Iraq's largest financial institution was once a Lubbock resident. Texas Tech graduate Hussein Al-Uzri is the head of the Trade Bank of Iraq. Al-Uzri returned last week for a visit. "It's always been my dream to come back to Lubbock and Texas Tech and see the great development that has happened here," […]
Iran to Sign Iraq Oil Pipeline Deal in a Month
Iran hopes to sign a deal with Baghdad to build an oil export pipeline from Iraq’s southern city of Basra within a month.
Petrel Cuts Subba Stake
Petrel will also receive a 10% profit interest in exchange for surrendering a 50% stake in the oilfield for $7 million.
Direct Flights London to Baghdad Resume
First Iraqi Airways plane into Gatwick London since UN sanctions in 1990 landed today
Etihad Crystal Cargo Launches Service to Erbil
Etihad Crystal Cargo has launched a weekly service from Abu Dhabi to Erbil operating an A300-600F freighter with a payload of 42 tonnes every Tuesday and Saturday.