Works Resume on First Fibre-Optic Communications Network in Thi-Qar
The Thi-Qar post and communications department announced on Thursday that works would resume on the Access Network project of the first optic-fiber communications network in the province, stalled due to budget cuts. “The local administration in Thi-Qar approved resumption of the project after the company that implements the project agreed to receive its dues in […]
Iran and Iraq to Launch Tourist Shipping Line
A tourist shipping line will soon be launched between the Iranian port of Khorramshahr and the Iraqi port of Basra. During the Iraqi delegation's visit to Khuzestan province the governor generals of Basra and Khuzestan agreed to launch the Tourist shipping line, Islamic Republic of Iran News Network reported. The two sides also signed some […]
Prime Minister Maliki's Visit to Karnbala Results in Three Projects; Two of Them to the Value 25 Billion Dinars
Governor of Karbala said the short visit of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to the city on Sunday, resulted in three important projects the cost of two of them amounting to 25.315 billion dinars (more than 22 million U.S. dollars). The architect Amal al din alhir , that Al-Maliki "laying the foundation for two important projects […]
10 Thousand Part-time Jobs during Election
The Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that 10,000 part-time jobs have been offered in coordination with the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) in Iraq. A source from the Ministry told Aswat al-Iraq news agency that the information presented by each unemployed candidate has been checked by the Ministry.
Journalists Syndicate to Represent Iraq in Arab Media Forum in Bahrain
The Syndicate of Journalists will represent Iraq in the Arab Media Forum to be held in Bahrain in December, the syndicate’s president said on Monday. “The syndicate will attend the forum which will be held in Manama under the auspice of Bahraini king on December 2-3,” Moayad al-Lami told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. “The Iraqi […]
Middle East Firms Build Up Operations in Iraq
While Western firms notch up high-profile deals in Iraq, smaller regional companies from Iran to Turkey are quietly building a broader Iraqi presence by pumping billions of dollars into housing and other projects. Pledges by companies to invest in Iraq are suddenly taking off as violence falls sharply and the government seeks help to rebuild […]
Contract with UAE Firm to Build Highest Hotel in Karbala
The Al-Ataba al-Hussayniya (Hussein Mosque) Board has signed a contract with a firm from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a five-star two-tower tourist hotel with a capacity of 3,000 guests, the board’s relations director said on Sunday. “The mosque’s board secretary, Sheikh Abdulmahdi al-Karbalaie, signed the contract with the chairman of the UAE […]
Governor of Basra Discusses Infrastructure Rehabilitation with the British Department of Development
Governor of Basra, Cltag Abboud Mayah, during a meeting with British Program Director in the Department for International Development Sue Vardel, on Thursday, discusses participation in rehabilitation of infrastructure in Basra, according to a statement issued by the conservative media. According to the statement, the meeting is "to discuss the participation of the British Department […]
Youth Ministry Assigned to Construct Sports Halls
The Iraqi cabinet has assigned the Ministry of Youth and Sports to sign contracts to construct 10 sports halls during the current year, an official spokesperson for the government said. “The government’s approval reflects its keenness to support sports in the country…,” Ali al-Dabbagh said in a statement received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency. The […]
Iraq to Counter "Lies" and Show Successes via YouTube
Iraq's government launched its first channel on Google Inc's video website YouTube on Wednesday, which the prime minister said would allow the country to counter media "lies" and showcase its successes. Nuri al-Maliki, whose Shi'ite Muslim-led government is seeking re-election in national polls in early 2010, said the YouTube channel would help dispel the "lies […]
Korek Telecom and Ericsson Ink a Deal for Multimedia Offering in Iraq
Korek Telecom, one of Iraq's three national telecom operators, has recently awarded Ericsson, the world's leading provider of telecommunication equipment and services to operators, a contract for the deployment of a billing post-paid system, which is going to deliver billing accuracy and enriched functionality enabling various promotions and enhanced reporting capabilities. This deal comes following […]
Aswat al-Iraq Celebrates 5th Anniversary
The independent news agency Aswat al-Iraq celebrated its fifth anniversary on Friday in central Baghdad with the participation of a number of lawmakers and media men. Head of the parliament’s media and culture committee, Mufeed al-Jezairy, on the sidelines of the free media conference patronized by the parliament, congratulated Aswat al-Iraq news agency for its […]