Al-Zubaidi: 2010 Budget for Culture Ministry
The Minister of Finance Baqir al-Zubaidi, said the budget in 2010 will focus on different sectors in the Ministries of Culture , environment, human rights, education, and sports and youth. During a meeting of a Committee to plan strategy of the federal budget this year, Al Zubaidi stressed on taking into account the ministries important […]
Anbar Will Focus on Oil
The deputy governor of Anbar on Wednesday said that the province will focus on its oil wealth, particularly in the areas of Akaz and Zankawa, in an attempt to boost its economy. “The local government’s interest in the oil sector will provide outstanding job opportunities for youth and will ensure a revenue that adds to […]
Residential Compounds for Oil Companies in Basra
An investment permit will be given to an Iraqi-Turkish company to establish residential compounds for oil firms in Basra, a local source said on Tuesday.
Iraq Fiber Gateway to the World
Computer Data Networks (CDN ) - Iraq office, a regional Systems Integrator and ISP is pleased to announce that high speed Fiber Optic connection between Iraq and the rest of the world is now fully operational.
Turkey Says Iraq Oil Deal Talks Underway
Turkish Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said on Tuesday that a new agreement would be signed with Iraq soon about Kirkuk-Yumurtalik crude oil pipeline.
South Refinery Staff to Sit-in
Staff of the South Refineries Company in three southern Iraqi provinces will launch a sit-in on Wednesday
Iraq stops importing fuel for first time since 2003
For first since the 2003-U.S. invasion Iraq produces enough fuel to meet all its domestic needs, the Oil Ministry said
New Bridge and Public Health Centre in Najaf
A new vehicular bridge has just been opened to connect with the Al MahajeerAl GharbiahPublic Health Center in Najaf. The recently completed public health center is expected to improve health care for local residents and could serve an estimated 10,000 Iraqis from the region. The vehicular bridge will increase access to the new health center […]
Hybrid Seed Corn Amazes Farmers
Iraqi farmers in Al Anbar Province successfully produced, harvested and sold hybrid seed corn to the Iraqi government late last year. This was the first time since the late 1970s to early 1980s that hybrid corn was produced and sold in Al Anbar Province. This was achieved with the guidance and advice of USDA Provincial […]
36 Primary Schools for Missan
Thirty-six primary schools have been constructed in Missan province to replace mud schools, a local media director said on Tuesday. “A group of local companies have built 36 primary schools to replace mud schools in the province, totaling 60,” Mohammed Hamza Lafta told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. Four other schools have reached more than 90 […]
Vegetable Prices Soar - Imports Banned
A government ban on imports of vegetables has led to steep hikes in vegetable prices in the country. The government has issued a list of vegetables which cannot be imported in a bid to encourage farmers. Prices of items not included in the list are stable. A kilogram of tomatoes, a staple for Iraqi cuisine, […]
New Bridge for Pedestrians in Nasseriya
Work has started to construct a bridge for pedestrians in Nasseriya city. “The bridge will cost ID317 million,” Eng. Abdilkareem Qaiss Abdilkareem, the Thi-Qar roads and bridges director, told Aswat al-Iraq news agency on Tuesday. He said that the bridge will be finalized in 150 days. Nasseriya, the capital city of Thi-Qar province, lies 380 […]