Shanghai Electric eyes further Projects in Iraq
By John Lee. Ministry's Deputy for Transport and Distribution Meets Shanghai Corporation, Highlights Successful Collaboration and Government Programs The Deputy Minister for Transport and Distribution, Nizar Qahtan Al-Tamimi, representating Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel, led a meeting this week with Shanghai Electric. The meeting aimed to further strengthen strategic partnerships, aligning with government programs […]
Successful Conclusion of Recovery Programme in Western Ninewa
UN-Habitat Iraq Marks Successful Conclusion of EU-funded "Support for Urban Recovery and Peacebuilding in Western Ninewa" Programme The UN-Habitat Iraq Programme "Support for Urban Recovery and Peacebuilding in Western Ninewa" proudly convened its final Steering Committee Meeting, held recently in Erbil. This initiative, funded by the European Union through the EU Regional Trust Fund in […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 31st August 2023). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Note: ISX will be closed on Sep. 6 (Wednesday) and on Sep. 7 (Thursday) due to the religious holiday of Arbaeen. The next trading session […]
Iraqi Govt discusses Civil Nuclear Energy Plan
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, led a meeting of the National Security Council on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by council members and focused on the latest security developments and crucial challenges, along with strategies to counter them. The council also hosted […]
Shares in GKP Fall on Going Concern Worries
By John Lee. Shares in Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP), which operates oilfields in Iraqi Kurdistan, were trading down 7 percent at lunchtime on Thursday, after the company announced a "material uncertainty" regarding its continuation as a going concern. In its results for the half year ended 30 June 2023, the company said: "Nonetheless, given the […]
CEO of AAA Holding Group meets UK Prime Minister
Amet Selman, CEO of AAA Holding Group, Attends Prestigious Luncheon with UK Prime Minister and Baroness Nicholson LONDON - In a significant meeting of minds, Amet Selman, the renowned CEO of AAA Holding Group, was among the distinguished guests at a luncheon hosted by the Conservative Party in London. The event was marked by the […]
Iraq to buy Radar Systems from Thales
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has granted approval for the Ministry of Defense to contract with the French company Thales to acquire radar systems. The objective of this agreement is to enhance defense systems, secure Iraq's airspace, assert national sovereignty across the nation, and provide support to our armed forces in their designated responsibilities. […]
US-based Firm to advise Iraqi Political Party
By John Lee. Prime Policy Group, which describes itself as "one of the first bipartisan government relations firms in Washington", has entered an agreement to provide professional services to the Erbil-based Arab Project Party. The firm, which is wholly owned by the UK-based multinational communications company WPP plc, will provide "election program support", with the […]
Iraq and Turkey Discuss Solutions to Water Scarcity
By John Lee. On Wednesday, the President of Iraq, Abdullatif Jamal Rashid met with the Turkish President's Special Envoy for Water Affairs, Mr. Veysel Eroglu, alongside a high-level delegation, including a group of Turkish experts and consultants specializing in the fields of water, dams, irrigation, agriculture, energy and environment. A statement after the meeting emphasised […]
Iraqi President meets Turkey's Trade Minister
By John Lee. On Tuesday, the President of Iraq, Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, met with Turkish Trade Minister, Omer Bolat and his delegation. The meeting emphasised the importance of economic cooperation between the two countries. Bilateral Economic Cooperation and Trade Relations: The meeting between the President of Iraq and the Turkish Trade Minister underscores the significance […]
Comin Insurance planning to enter Iraqi Market
By John Lee. Lebanese-based Comin Insurance Brokerage is reportedly planning to enter the Iraqi insurance market by the end of this year. Managing Director Roger Zaccar is quoted by Daily News Egypt as saying that both Iraq and Jordan will be added to its portfolio this year; The company was founded in 2017, and is […]
Iraq's 1001 TV joins IBBC
1001 TV has joined the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), having launched in April 2023. The video streaming platform '1001', has already emerged as the most rapidly expanding video-on-demand streaming service in Iraq. Co-founded by MD Mohsen Khairaldin Garcia, 1001 represents a pioneering global streaming and social platform, underpinned by the significant investment of Iraq's […]