Shimadzu Sells X-ray Equipment to Iraq
By John Lee. Japanese precision equipment maker Shimadzu has won ¥1.5-billion ($17-million) worth of contracts from the Iraqi government. Japan Times reports that the machines — 106 for stomach X-rays and 27 for chest examinations — will be installed at public hospitals in Iraq from February. With the country expected to build new hospitals and […]
Video: British Energy Minister visits Baghdad
In the first visit by a British Energy Minister to Iraq since 2003, Mark Simmonds MP talks about his trip to Baghdad. (Source: UK FCO)
New Dorm Facilities for AUIS Students
Over 250 students moved into the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani’s new dorm facilities. The apartment-style rooms are spacious, modern, fully furnished, and located at the heart of the university's new 169-hectare campus. “We are thrilled about this transition and the change in the atmosphere on campus is palpable,” said Director of Student Services, Leah […]
Iraq Allocates $86m for Return of Expats
By John Lee. Iraq has allocated 100 billion Iraqi dinars ($86 million) for a project that aims to bring skilled expatriates back to Iraq in 2013, reports Mawtani. The Ministry of Migration and the Displaced announced last week that these skilled Iraqis will receive housing and work opportunities upon their return home. Sameer Nahi, the […]
Total CEO in Court for Oil-for-Food Trial
By John Lee. The CEO of Total, Christophe de Margerie (pictured), is to appear in a Paris court on Monday to fight charges of wrongdoing relating to the United Nations oil-for-food relief program in Iraq. Total, Vitol and 18 individuals, including de Margerie (61), are listed as defendants in the trial over claims the program […]
The American Film Showcase in Iraq
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hosted two well-known American film directors from January 3 to 14, 2013. Marilyn Agrelo and Roland Legiardi-Laura visited Iraq to show their documentary films and meet with established and aspiring Iraqi filmmakers as part of the U.S. Department of State’s American Film Showcase program. In Baghdad, the filmmakers visited the […]
Foreign Minister Meets Swedish Ambassador
By John Lee. Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari met the Swedish Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Jörgen Lindström, in the Ministry buildings on Thursday. During the meeting they discussed economic and commercial relations and the mutual visits between officials of the two countries. They also discussed the Syrian crisis and the situation of Syrian refugees in neighboring […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 17th January 2013). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. ID1,613 / $1,745 (-0.6%) (weekly change). The number of week traded shares was 23.3bn and the weekly trading volume was ID30.5bn ($25.4mn). ISX Company […]
US Top Priority: Expand Investment and Commercial Ties with Iraq
By Stephen Beecroft, US Ambassador to Iraq. Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq and the beginning of a new chapter in our bilateral relationship. Over the past year, Iraq has assumed an increasingly prominent place in the region politically and economically. For example, Iraq hosted an Arab League […]
Genel Updates on Trading and Operations
Genel Energy has issued the following trading and operational update in advance of the Company's 2012 full year results, which are scheduled for release on 28 February 2013. Information contained within this release is un-audited and may be subject to further review. Tony Hayward (pictured), Chief Executive said: "2012 saw a strong production performance and […]
Iraq Buys Australian and Canadian Wheat
By John Lee. The Iraqi Grain Board has bought 300,000 metric tons of wheat for delivery in March and April. Dow Jones reports that 250,000 tons were bought from Australia, while the remaining 50,000 tons was of Canadian origin. The Canadian wheat, along with 100,000 tons of wheat from Australia, was purchased from Glencore International. Australia's […]
American University of Iraq Seeks New President
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, invites nominations and applications for the position of President. AUIS is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 2007 to provide a student-centered American-style education that embodies the philosophy, standards, and teaching practices of the American higher education model. AUIS admits all qualified students regardless […]