Swiss Belhotel International Soon in Iraq
Swiss-Belhotel International is pleased to announce the signing of a management agreement with Sardar Investments Pty. Ltd, a part of Sardar Group, for the management of a 4 star international hotel in Erbil. Erbil, a historical city (6000 BC) and the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, is home to a large number of international companies, government […]
Trust Petro Serve: contact error
An advertisement for Trust Petro Serve in this week’s IBN Newsletter, sent out this morning, was linked to the wrong web site in error. Anyone wishing to contact Trust Petro Serve may reach them at: www.trustpetroserve.com, or email Mark O’Hanlon at [email protected], telephone number: +44 1892 704 165 We apologise for any confusion.
When Will Iraqi Govt be Completed?
As we go to press, and after many rumours and false reports, Iraq's parliament has still not agreed on the key ministries of defense, interior and national security, more than three months after the creation of Nouri al-Maliki's government. Our expert blogger John Drake reports that the number of attacks in Iraq has been rising […]
Weekly Security Update for 6th April 2011
Overview The past week has seen a slight drop in the number of violent attacks taking place in Iraq. Incidents were concentrated in Baghdad and in the districts west of the capital in Anbar province. Mosul also experienced a significant proportion of attacks, while even Sulaymaniyah in Kurdistan saw incidents of unrest and reported cross-border […]
Warka suitor a better bet than AsiaCell suit
A posting on the ISX website last week has revealed new details about a suit filed against Warka Bank by AsiaCell. Apparently the mobile phone operator has been unable to withdraw IQD 29.3 billion in deposits and is suing for the return of these funds under the bankruptcy provisions of the Commercial Code. (English and […]
2 New Malls in Baghdad - $54m Investment
The Mayoralty of Baghdad signed on Tuesday two contracts with two companies to set up two malls in the capital at a cost of $54 million. “The mayoralty of Baghdad has signed a deal with the Dar al-Sabah company to build a mall in the al-Harithiya district at a cost of $42 million [50 billion […]
University Research Co. (URC) Wins $75m Iraq Contract
University Research Co., LLC (URC) has been awarded a $74,855,589, four-year contract from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide support to the Iraqi Ministry of Health (MoH) to support the Ministry’s strategic plan to achieve better quality primary health care. URC will manage this project together with Management Systems Internationaland Sallyport, in […]
Oil Companies Help to De-Mine Iraq
International oil companies (IOCs) in Iraq have stepped up efforts to clear the country of millions of landmines, but according to Reuters progress remains slow due to security constraints. According to its demining plan, Iraq is supposed to clear 2 percent of its contaminated land this year but has already hit 5 percent thanks to […]
EU Rule of Law Mission Inaugurates Erbil Office
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Head of Foreign Relations Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir yesterday met with the Head of the European Union’s Rule of Law Mission for Iraq and they inaugurated the mission's permanent office in Erbil. At a press conference after their meeting Minister Bakir and Mr Francisco Diaz Alcantud provided information about the European […]
More Details of Basra Power Contract, Chinese Company Involved
According to a report from Reuters, the Saudi-based Dao al-Jomaih Group tendered the low bid of $204.4 million to install four gas turbines in Iraq's southern Basra province. Salam Qazaz, Iraq's deputy electricity minister, said on Tuesday that the units will have a total generating capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) and will be installed at […]
Spanish Delegation to Visit Kurdistan
A high-profile Spanish delegation headed by the Spanish Economic Minister is expected to visit Kurdistan next week to boost relations with the region. The Spanish delegation will be the first such high level visit to Kurdistan Region, according to AKnews. During the several-day visit to Kurdistan, the Spanish delegation is also expected to participate in […]
New Tender for equipment inspection geometrical
Gas Filing Co. , one of the ministry of oil companies , has the pleasure to announce for the tender of supplying equipment inspection geometrical as a part of capitalism part of 2011. The bids shall be submitted to Gas Filling Co at 2 o'clock pm of 10/5/2011 Please click here to download more information