Plan Underway to Build 9 New Quays in Basra’s Umm Qasr
A plan is underway to build nine new quays in Basra’s Umm Qasr port in light of a surge in the number of ships arriving at Iraqi ports, the Iraq Ports Company director revealed on Sunday.
Italian Group to Establish Residential Compound
Head of the Diwaniya Investment Commission said on Friday that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with an Italian group to establish a residential compound in the province.
Iraq Considers Third Oil Auction
Iraq is considering holding a third oil auction for some of its supergiant fields, such as Kirkuk and East Baghdad, if there is enough interest from foreign players, Oil Minister Hussain Shahristani said today.
Dutch Delegation to Visit Basra to Discuss Investment Opportunities
“An agreement has been reached with official Dutch authorities to send a delegation of 30 businessmen and traders to Basra to review the investment opportunities and economic capabilities in the province,” said Shaltagh Abboud al-Mayah
Turkish Company to Develop the Infrastructure of Baghdad
The Municipal Secretary of The Secretariat of Baghdad, Naeim Alkaabi, has met with a Turkish Company the discuss the possibilities to develop the infrastructure of the Capital city of Baghdad.
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 […]
Kuwait Airways Will Take Legal Measures Against Iraqi Airways Liquidation
Kuwait Airways Corporation will take the necessary legal measures to protect its rights, after Baghdad's decision to liquidate the Iraqi Airways
Baghdad Mayor and Governor Discuss Construction 222,000 Housing Units
Baghdad Governor Salah Abdulrazeq and Mayor Saber al-Issawi discussed on Thursday allocation of lands to build 222,000 investment housing units in the capital
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.