The mayor of Baghdad has called on Iraqi businessmen to participate in the reconstruction process of the capital Baghdad. “This came during the mayor’s meeting with a number of businessmen from the Iraqi National Business Council…,” according to a statement released by the mayoralty and received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency. The mayor has called […]
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3 New Drinking Water Units in Basra
Three new drinking water units, funded by the Iraqi government’s Basra rebuilding and development committee, have been launched in Basra on Thursday. “The three units’ total capacity is 400 cubic meters per hour,” Rasheed al-Fahad, the committee’s spokesperson, told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. He said that the cost of the three units was around ID3 […]
Big Residential Compound in Diala – Source
Diala Investment Commission gave permission to construct a big residential compound in eastern Baaquba city, the commission’s head said on Wednesday. “The compound will consist of 3,000 apartments,” Mijwil Mehdi told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. He said that the compound’s total cost will be around $247 million. “Interested citizen need to pay $40–$50 thousand to […]
Halting License Granted to Stone Bakeries
The State Company of Processing Grains affiliated to Ministry of Trade has decided to transfer one of Baghdad's mills to Salah el- Din province, also it decided to halt granting stone bakery's license. A statement issued by Media National Center quoted a source in the Ministry of Trade saying" Acting DG of the State Company […]
U.S. Forces Hands over Basra Airport’s Runway to Iraqi Authorities
U.S. troops handed over the runway of the Basra airport to the Iraqi authorities, the airport’s director said on Monday. “U.S. troops handed over the runway to the Iraqi authorities, which is the last part of transferring the entire airport to the Iraqi civilian authorities,” Abulamir Mattar told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. “Receiving the runway […]
The Turkish Group (Holden) Visits Baghdad Investment Authority
Baghdad Investment Authority, received a delegation representing seven Turkish companies (Holden Group) specialized in area of investment in the residential sector, educational , tourism and technology and these companies have more than (24) branch in Gulf States and Europe . Mr. Shakir Aziz Shabib , chief of Baghdad investment Commission , provided a detailed explanation […]
U.S. Reconstruction Team Conducts Electricity Project in Basra
The U.S. reconstruction team in Basra has carried out an electricity project in the province at a total cost of $363,500 U.S. dollars, the team's head said on Sunday. "The project included the establishment of a high and low pressure networks in al-Qibla area (western Basra)," the head of the U.S. reconstruction team in the […]
Turkmen Folk Garments Fair in Talafar
A Turkmen women’s folk clothes fair was held in Talafar, western Mosul, on Thursday, and the revenues would go for the impoverished families, according to the chief of the Turkmen feminist union. “The union organized today (Jan. 14) a 15-day fair showcasing Turkmen women’s folk clothes in Talafar, (60 km) northwest of Mosul, and put […]
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Baghdad Mayoralty to Build Multi-story Parking Garage
The Baghdad mayoralty has revealed plans to construct a multi-story parking garage over an area of 4,000 square meters in downtown Baghdad. “The mayoralty has called on local, regional and international companies willing to invest in accordance with Law no. 13 of the year 2006 to submit their bids for the project,” according to a […]
ID41billion Cost for 91 Water and Sewage Projects in Karbala
Ninety-one water and sewage projects were finalized in Karbala in 2009 at a total cost of ID41 billion, a local council member said on Thursday. “The projects were carried out by local firms and contractors,” Dr. Abbass Nasser Hassani, a member of the Karbala Provincial Council, told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. He said that the […]
Turkish Trade Delegation Discusses Investment in Arbil
A delegation comprised of representatives of the Turkish Chamber of Commerce has arrived in Arbil to discuss investment opportunities in the city, Arbil’s governor said on Wednesday. “The delegation included the head of the Turkish Chamber of Commerce and members of the chambers of industry and commerce, as well several company owners,” Governor Nozad Hadi […]
Solar Water Project Implemented in Mosul Village
The water department in Ninewa has completed work on a solar water project in southeastern Mosul City, a local official said on Wednesday. “Technical teams have completed work on a water unit in Hawi Omm Aslan village, al-Namroud district (southeastern Mosul),” the director of al-Namroud district, Ahmed Obeid al-Issi, told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. The […]
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