Arabs Urged to Speed up Economic Integration
Arab finance and economy ministers opened a meeting in Kuwait on Thursday with calls for speeding up economic integration, and establishing a customs union by 2015, reports AFP. The ultimate aim is to establish a full Arab common market by 2020. "We must have a working program with a timetable to implement Arab joint ventures […]
Iraq Adjusts Oil Pricing, and Adopts the ASCI Benchmark
loomberg reports that Iraq raised the official selling prices for crude delivered to the U.S. and lowered them for Europe. The March price for Basra Light oil for delivery to the U.S. rose by 80 cents, to a discount of $4.35 below West Texas Intermediate crude, according to a statement from Iraq's Oil Ministry. The […]
Fair for Women Handmade Products in Arbil
A fair for women handmade products has been opened in Arbil city, with the participation of 150 women from the provinces of Kirkuk, Arbil, and Sulaimaniya. The fair that started on Thursday at the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan region is considered the first of its kind in Iraq.
Iraq to Negotiate with France to Recover 651 Million Euros for Jet Payment
Iraq is trying to recover a 651 million euro (895 million dollar) payment from France for a consignment of Mirage F1 fighter planes that were never delivered, the cabinet’s official spokesman said. “A ministerial committee was recently formed to negotiate with the relevant French parties the recovery of 651 million Euros paid in advance under […]
Iraq Minister of Industry and Minerals Partakes in Indo Arab Economic Co-operation Forum
Iraq Minister of Industry and Minerals Fawzi Hariri took part in the inauguration of the Indo Arab Economic Co-operation Forum in New Delhi which is being held under the auspices of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Officials, businessmen and investors from both public and private sectors from the entire world attend this Forum […]
Iraq to Join EITI
The administrative board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) has unanimously agreed to accept Iraq as a member, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil said on Thursday. The administrative board, comprised of 20 members, includes representatives of the permanent states, civil society organizations and extractive companies, according to a ministry statement received by Aswat al-Iraq […]
Iraq Plans to Slice Three Zeros off Currency Notes
Iraq plans to knock three zeros off the nominal value of bank notes to facilitate currency transactions, a central bank official said on Thursday. Iraq is trying to revamp its economy and boost oil production after the effects of the war with crude deals that may vault it to one of the world's top oil […]
Iraq on Road to Stamping out Oil Graft
Iraq took a step towards leaving its reputation for corruption and the misuse of oil cash behind today, as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) board accepted its bid to become a candidate member. Iraq now has two years to implement EITI standards in financial reporting within its oil sector. It must also undergo validation […]
New Infrastructure in Wassit
Six projects involving roads, bridges and a water unit, have been approved for Wassit province. Total value is approximately $26m. Additionally, the provincial council has signed a contract with a number of foreign companies to build housing units for teachers.
Plans for Oil Refinery in Ninawa
Ninewa Investment Commission has asked the Iraqi Ministry of Oil to approve a project to set up an oil refinery in al-Kasak, west of Mosul, with a planned capacity of 100,000 bpd.
Power Generating Vessels Expected
(Source: Aswat Al Iraq) Power generating vessels, with capacities of 144MW and 220MW respectively, will arrive at the ports of Umm Qasr and Khour al-Zubeir in March and April.
International Participation in Irrigation Projects
An Italian delegation met with Iraqi ministers to discuss cooperation on development projects, including irrigation. The subject of irrigation was also the focus of a meeting with Czech officials during the week. No specific deals were announced.