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A delegation representing Croatian companies visited the Basra Investment Commission this week to study the available investment opportunities in Basra. They discussed the possibility of obtaining investment projects in various sectors, and said that Basra represents a major target for international companies, especially in the oil sector. They also invited the Governor of Basra and […]
The Basra Investment Commission has approved six projects from Iraqi and Arab investors in the areas of housing, industry and tourism. The projects include construction of a $9.7m (11.3bn IQD) ready-mix concrete plant and a $9m (10.5bn IQD) plant for producing construction thermostone (isolating cement material). Other projects include a $81,500 (95m IQD) Nakhil tourist […]
Tenaris has established a service center in Basra as the next step in its commitment to the Iraqi oil and gas market’s development, which began with the supply of tubular goods following its reactivation. From the new service base, Tenaris will provide in-country technical support and service for customers who are using Tenaris technology, staffed […]
Turkish Airlines hopes to increase the number of flights between Turkey and Basra from four to seven per week. Farouk Qaimagja, of the Turkish Consulate in Basra, told AKnews: "We are working seriously to reach this number of flights per week. We hope that this will be achieved as soon as possible through the cooperation […]
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The head of the Basra Investment Commission (BIC) and a number of local officials inspected the Modern Basra City project, implemented by the US-based Wadi Sawa International in al-Sabkh region, near the Sports City. "Basra's governor, accompanied by the head of the BIC, hailed the project's design and the ongoing work which includes the establishment […]
The citizens and authorities in what is potentially Iraq’s wealthiest oil boom town are upset. They say oil companies are causing environmental problems and Baghdad is getting rich while they’re missing out, according to this article from NIQASH. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq […]
The head of the One Stop Shop Department in Basra Investmetnt Commission (BIC), Eng. Jalal Al- Noori, announced that the Turkish company Visalr has submitted an investment project to build private schools in Basra. He said the education sector is a top priority for the BIC, and that Basra has suitable lands allocated for such […]
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Turkish Airlines increased its flights between Basra and Istanbul to four per week, according to Aswat al-Iraq. The Turkish consulate in Basra said there will be flights between the two cities on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on 4th March. "Basra is strategically important, and the fourth air bridge will underline to the Turkish […]
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