Iraq to Upgrade Airports in Bid to Attract More Airlines
According to a report in Gulf News, the Iraqi government is approving master plans for airport investment around the country as it seeks to attract more airlines. A vision for the expansion of Baghdad International Airport has been in place for the past five years, but the government has now approved the master plan, said […]
ISX Down for Second Consecutive Day to Close at 94.3 Points
The Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) went down for the second consecutive day by 0.3% to close at 94.3 points, while trading activities hit 853.235 million Iraqi dinars. Today’s session saw trading over shares of 28 out of 84 electronically-registered firms, 11 of them went down, 8 up while 9 others retained their previous rates, with […]
Delegation from Basra to Holland, UK
A delegation from Basra headed by the province’s governor has travelled to Europe on Monday to discuss issues related to Basra rehabilitation. “The delegation will stay in Holland until May 23,” a provincial media source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. He explained that after visiting Holland, the delegation will travel to Britain in a 4-day […]
Basra Council to Vote on New Projects
Basra Provincial Council will be voting on the new projects on Tuesday (May 18). “The projects are funded by Basra revenues from oil production and border points,” a source from the council told Aswat al-Iraq news agency on Tuesday. He noted that the council will have a meeting tomorrow to approve the projects. The oil-rich […]
Iraq Aims to Roll out the Barrel
Iraq, which last year awarded ten contracts to oil majors, expects to boost oil output to 3.2 million barrels per day (bpd) by the end of 2011, a top official said.
Iraq to Sign Contract Developing 3 New Oil Fields
The Iraqi oil ministry is set to sign a contract with a Turkish-Chinese consortium to develop three new oil fields in the country's southern area, an Iraqi oil official said Sunday.
CNOOC Announces the Signing of Technical Service Contract for Missan Oil Fields in Iraq
Mr. Fu Chengyu, Chairman and CEO of the Company welcomed the signing of the TSC and commented, "It is a great pleasure to participate in rebuilding Iraqi's oil industry together with TPAO.
Iraq Mulls Inviting Cos to Develop Furat Oilfields
Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani said on Monday the Oil Ministry was considering inviting foreign oil companies to develop the Middle Furat oilfields.
Iraq Kurd Oil Exports to Flow Only Under New Govt
Oil exports from Iraq's semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region will start only after the formation of a new Iraqi government, the region's natural resources minister said.
Iraq and United Nations Discuss Co-financing Mechanisms for Donor Countries' Projects
Iraq in coordination with the United Nations has formed a joint technical committee to search for co-financing mechanisms for projects of donor countries. This came during a meeting of the advisory board, the Council of Ministers with the representatives of the United Nations.
Ban on Recruitment of Indians for Iraq Lifted
Indian labourers who had been using the UAE as a gateway to enter Iraq can now get to that country directly, following the Indian Government's move to lift a ban on recruitment of Indians to work in Iraq.
Reading the tea leaves of violence in Iraq
By Dr Mike Knights Is Iraq getting more secure or is it stuck in a violent rut or even slipping backwards? Getting a straight answer to this question is one of the biggest frustrations for those who are considering visiting Iraq or investing in the country. US and Iraqi leaders cite ongoing improvements in security […]