Safety in Kurdistan
As an Iraq security analyst I often find that I am writing at length about violence, pain and causes for concern. However, for this blog entry I would like to make what I hope is a welcome exception. I regularly write about how violence has escalated in the north of Iraq, usually in relation to […]
New Airport Planned for Najaf
The director of construction and planning in Najaf Province announced on Wednesday that a site was allocated in Najaf to build a new international airport which shall be put forward for investment. Abdul Kareem al-Khawaja told Aswat al-Iraq that the new airport will have two runways specified to international standards.. Commenting on the existing Najaf […]
KRG Starts Govt IT Professional Development Programme
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Department of Information Technology, in cooperation with the US Army’s J6 Directorate based in Iraq, launched an extensive 12 week training programme in Erbil this week. The goal of the IT Professional Development Programme is to develop local capacity and create a professional foundation for IT managers and staff within […]
Iraq-Turkey Trade 'to Hit $15bn' in 3 Yrs
AKnews reports that trade between Turkey and Iraq should hit US$15 billion [18 trillion Iraqi dinars] within the next three years, the said today. Speaking at the inauguration of the first flight between Istanbul and Najaf, Turkish ambassador to Iraq, Murad Aozglic, said that the strategic cooperation agreement signed by the Turkish Prime Minister Recep […]
Iraqi Conference Promotes Iranian Investment
Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) presented investment opportunities in 16 key economic sectors to a formal gathering of around 170 Iranian firms and businessmen on Wednesday in Baghdad. The sectors proposed include Iraq’s infrastructure, industry, agriculture, communications and transportation. Sami al-Araji (pictured), head of the NIC, told reporters at a press conference in the Baghdad […]
Serco Wins $30m Air Traffic Control Contract
Alsumaria News reports the the British company Serco has signed a $30 million contract with the Iraqi Ministry of Transport to manage its air traffic control funtions. The new British Ambassador, HE Michael Aron, said "the signing of the contract will encourage more British companies to come to Iraq." The company has previously won contracts […]
Detailed Analysis of Draft INOC Law
The attached document is a detailed analysis of the draft INOC (Iraqi National Oil Company) Law. It was prepared by Ahmed Mousa Jiyad and presented in absentia before the Expert Hearing Session organised by the Energy Committee of the Iraqi Parliament on 3rd July 2011.. Mr Jiyad is an independent development consultant, scholar and Associate […]
Pre-Importation Inspection Program for Goods to Iraq
Starting May 1, 2011, the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) has implemented the Pre-Importation Inspection, Testing, and certification of Goods into Iraq (ICIGI), relative to the COSQC Law No. 54 of 1979 (Article 3/Clause 8). Under this programme, COSQC requires that regulated imported products whose standard specifications were declared compulsory under the […]
Power projects: Request for Expressions of Interest
Request for expressions of interest for power projects - Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq Ministry of Electricity (“KRG -MOE”) Background and scope The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Electricity (KRG-MOE) is seeking to increase the power generation capacity and associated network capabilities in the Kurdistan Region by 6000MW, operating on natural gas, heavy fuel oil […]
Introducing the Kurdistan Market: 21st July
The Middle East Association will be holding a market clinic on Thursday 21st July, ‘Introducing the Kurdistan Market’, ahead of the British Trade Mission to the Kurdistan region this autumn. This event is free, although priority will be given to MEA Members. Our panel will include senior representation from the Kurdistan Region Government, UK Trade […]
MRC Announces New Tenders
MRC Announces New Various Tenders : -Flexible Hoses -Line Pipe -Volvo Equipment -Spares for screw air compressor -Spares for hot oil heater -Secondary ejector -Burner soot blower , condenser & ejector, boiler spare parts -Burner soot blower, condenser & ejector Please note that the closing date of all the above is 5/8/2011. Click on the […]
North Gas Co Announces For A New Turbine Meter & A Spare For Purge Meter
North Gas Co announces the below tenders: -Turbine Meter. -Spare for SRU 4700 Purge meter. Please take into consideration that offers must be in sealed envelope (technical offers) with indent number & closing date clearly mentioned on the envelopes , addressed to the attention of BBC (Broadly Bids Box) at North Gas Co , PO […]