Malaysian Firm Wins Major Consultancy Contracts in Iraq
By John Lee. The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister has confirmed that the Malaysian company HSS Engineers will be the approved consultant to the two newly-announced major projects, the Baghdad Metro and the Najaf-Karbala Express Train. Tenders for the construction of these projects were announced in recent days. More here and here. Full […]
Iraq announces Tender for Baghdad Metro
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced a tender for the construction of a metro transport system in Baghdad. The project is being offered on a design, build, operate, maintain, finance, and transfer ownership (DBOMFT) model, and the deadline for receiving Investment bids is Thursday, 11th April, 2024. According to the tender […]
Tender: Najaf-Karbala Metro Project
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced a tender for the construction of the Najaf-Karbala metro project. The project is being offered on a design, build, operate, maintain, finance, and transfer ownership (DBOMFT) model, and the deadline for receiving Investment bids is Thursday, 11th April, 2024. According to the tender document: "The […]
NIC to announce Two Major Investment Opportunities on Monday
By John Lee. The President of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has said that two major international investment opportunities -- the Baghdad Metro and the Najaf-Karbala Metro (Phase I) -- will be announced on Monday, 12th February. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya said the selection of international executing companies will be done, "through the Iraqi government's […]
Iraq and Lebanon to Cooperate in Agricultural Sector
By John Lee. Iraq and Lebanon have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the agricultural sector. The memorandum was signed by the Ministers of Agriculture of both countries, Dr. Abbas Jaber Al-Maliki and Mr. Abbas Al-Hajj Hassan, in the presence of the Lebanese Ambassador to Baghdad, the Iraqi Consul in Beirut, and several officials. According […]
Transformative Agricultural Project in Ninawa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture in Ninawa Governorate and the University of Mosul, is implementing a multi-year initiative to transform farming practices in Ninawa governorate to boost food security and sustainability among small-holder farmers. The WFP-led programme trains over 500 farmers in conservation agriculture, water management, […]
Iraq signs Agreement with Libya to Enhance Youth Sector
By John Lee. Libya's Youth Minister, Fathi Al-Zeni [Fathallah Al-Zani], and his Iraqi counterpart, Ahmed Al-Mabrouq [Ahmed Al-Mubarak], signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday to "advance the youth sector in various fields." Accompanying the Libyan Minister in the reception delegation were Dr. Akram Naeem, Director General of the Department of Studies and Development of Youth […]
Cabinet revokes decision to relocate Turkish Consulate
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has revoked a decision to relocate its consulate general from the Turkish city of Gaziantep to the province of Mersin. It said the decision came as part of "diplomatic organization efforts," but provided no further information. (Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
Iraq to appoint Commercial Attaché to Africa
By John Lee. Iraq is to appoint a commercial attaché to the African continent. The role, approved at Wednesday's cabinet meeting, will be based in South Africa. (Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
Sparkle Expands its Int'l Network to Iraq
By John Lee. Italian connectivity services provider Sparkle has announced the expansion of its network footprint to Iraq with the opening of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Erbil, in cooperation with Novel Point, an Iraqi international provider of connectivity and ICT solutions. According to a press release: "The PoP in Erbil leverages Novel […]
KRG PM Welcomes New British Consul General
By John Lee. On 6 February 2024, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, welcomed James Goldman, the newly appointed British Consul General to the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani extended his congratulations to Consul General Goldman on his new role and emphasised the KRG's commitment to advancing bilateral ties between the two regions. […]
DNO Kurdistan Production Rebounds, but Prices are Lower
By John Lee. DNO has reported an average net production of 52,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd). Production in Iraqi Kurdistan contributed 34,900 boepd. Gross production from the DNO-operated Tawke license has rebounded to an average of 80,000 boepd by the end of the year, following the pipeline shutdown in March 2023. The […]