Iraq Oil And Gas Events
Organizers of Basra Oil & Gas and Baghdad Oil & Gas are glad to announce that both events are officially supported by the Iraq Ministry of Oil. In the document signed by Mr. Ahmed Al-Shamma, Deputy Minister for Refining and Gas Processing, it is clearly indicated that the ministry is pleased with the success of […]
Refinery To Bring Along Jobs, Housing And Electricity
A delegation from Kahlid Group in the United Arab Emirates has revealed intentions to invest in a refinery in Dhi Qar, Iraq, capable of processing 300,000 barrels per day, according to Aswat Al-Iraq. The request is still to be submitted to the Iraq Ministry of Oil, but the project should involve work placements for 6,000 people. […]
Transforming NGO Microfinance Institutions to Non Bank Financial Institutions
By T. Keyzom Ngodup, co-founder and Executive Director at Ideas sYnergy, an Iraq based private sector development consulting company. For a long time now, the discussion continues within different circles and corridors in Iraq, on whether microfinance institutions (MFIs) can operate as NGOs and continue providing micro-loans to low-income entrepreneurs who lack access to finance […]
Kurdistan Will Expand Faster Than Dubai
US companies are put off from investing in Kurdistan by security fears, even though the Iraqi region is relatively safe and stable. Iranian businesses are more aware of the lower risks in this part of the country and are desperate to invest and take advantage of its heavy investment and rapid growth, despite tax and […]
The UK Should Benefit From Iraq
Tony Blair's former political strategist, John McTernan, has said that, since the UK's troops are leaving, "our businesses should head there." The last 100 UK troops, who were training domestic forces, pull out on Sunday. Writing for The Telegraph, he stated about the Iraq War: "The first thing to be noted is that our intervention […]
Iran And Iraq Near Oil Deal
A long-running dispute over oil fields on the Iran-Iraq border might soon be resolved, according to Ali al-Sjeri, the Iraqi minister of state for foreign affairs. Speaking to Aknews, he said that talks were now at an "advanced stage". "The Iraqi government looks forward to good relations with neighboring countries, without affecting Iraq's economic interests and […]
Najaf Gets A Facelift
The next city to get some surgery to help restore Iraq's former glory is Najaf, a city of more than half a million inhabitants about 160km south of Baghdad, and home to the religiously important Imam Ali Shrine. Work on the historic center should begin soon and is expected to be completed on time for […]
An iBoost For Iraq's Private Banks
Private banking reform is needed in Iraq, but iPhones may help. Abu Talib Al-Hashimi, chairman of Gulf Commercial Bank, is critical of the state stranglehold on banking in Iraq, reports Aswat Al-Iraq. By holding government deposits at government banks only, "This situation made the private sector banking system paralyzed and lacking its flexibility as private […]
Lockheed Martin Hopes for Iraq F-16 Contract by Early 2012
Reuters reports that Lockheed Martin hopes to sign sales contracts for up to 18 F-16 fighter jets with both Iraq and Oman by early 2012, and expects to book a total of about 100 additional orders by the end of the decade. Lockheed is gradually winding down production of the popular multi-role fighter, which is […]
STX Signs Deal for 25 Power Plants
Korean company STX Heavy Industries has signed an agreement today to install 25 power plants to generate a total of 2,500 megawatts in Iraq, according to a report from Bloomberg. “This is a big event as the company will be establishing 25 plants in a region ranging from the southern city of Basra to the […]
Scania to Open Branch in Karbala
Swedish truck maker Scania will open a branch in Karbala, its fourth brance after Baghdad, Erbil and a planned third in Basra. On Wednesday, Scania signed a contract with the Iraqi company al-Raw’aa regarding cooperation on this project. Swedish ambassador Karl Magnus said, “This will open a new door for Swedish companies to enter Iraq.” […]
Faruk has Big Plans in Hospitality Industry
Faruk Group Holding, a major conglomerate in Iraq, has unveiled big investment plans for the northern city of Sulaymaniyah. According to Trade Arabia, the group with a diversified range of interests including telecommunications, cement, manufacturing, hotels, medical services, properties, construction and IT, has pumped more than $400 million into its hospitality industry alone. Unveiling the […]