Iraq Building Two New Power Plants

28 May 2010 - Azzaman Two new power plants are to be built in the southern provinces of Babel and Karbala, the Electricity Ministry said in a statement.   The statement said Electricity Minister Kareem Wahid laid down the foundation stones for both plants, which will cost nearly $170 million.   It will take the gas-driven […]

Ministry of Agriculture Works on Strategic Projects

Iraq Ministry of Agriculture intends to finish 6 strategic projects regarding the provision of seeds and cereals during the current year. A source in the Ministry said that Ma Bayn Annahrain Company for cereals is contributing in supporting the Iraqi Economy through production, industrial and marketing activities for different kinds of crops. The same source added […]

Iraq to Sign Transportation Agreement with Qatar

Ali al-Dabbagh, the official spokesperson of the Iraqi government has said that the transportation minister has been authorised by the cabinet to sign an aviation transportation agreement with Qatar, Aswat al-Iraq has reported. The agreement aims to overcome difficulties and delays in aviation transportation between the two countries, he said. ( AME Info FZ LLC […]

Swedish Minister Leads Delegation to Kurdistan

Sweden’s Trade Minister Dr Ewa Björling led a large trade delegation in an exploration of the commercial potential of the Kurdistan Region today. Minister Björling said, “It is fantastic to be back here and to see all the improvements, and to discover how many people still speak Swedish. For the trade delegation, this is a […]

Iran Fire May Blaze for Six Months

Fire fighting officials are predicting that  an Iranian oil rig fire may take as long as six months to put out.Three workers were killed and at least 10 injured. The fire broke out at well number 24 at the Naft Shahr oil field on Saturday. It is in Kermanshah province bordering Iraq.

Germany Opens Industry and Commerce Office in Erbil

Germany’s Deputy Minister for Trade and Investment Dr. Karl Ernest Brauner this week opened Germany's Liaison Office for Industry and Commerce in Erbil in an effort to further facilitate trade with the Kurdistan Region in Iraq. During his visit to Erbil, Dr. Brauner also met with President Masoud Barzani who welcomed the decision to launch […]

Iraqi Educators Take Note of US Springfield Institution

Five Iraqi educators touring an English teaching facility on Wednesday, met with admission officers for international students and learned about technical education in the Ozarks, Missouri, USA. "It's very suitable for our students to be here. The Iraqis will be comfortable studying and learning here," concluded Sabah N. Alwachi, director of international cultural relations at […]

Basra Endorses 49 Service Projects

The Basra Provincial Council on Saturday endorsed 49 service projects in the fields of health and water at a total cost of 130 billion Iraqi dinars (ID), financed from oil proceeds and border outlet revenues in the province, according to the council's deputy chairman. "The council approved 27 water projects at 88.6 billion dinars and […]