By Salam Jabbar Shihab, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Do Businessmen Manage the Economy When They Hold Power? And Do They Shift the Principle of Economic Management from Patronage to Added Value? […]
By John Lee. Jordanian-based International Venture Investment Holding (IVI Holding) has announced the signing of an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Chinese company Sinoma Overseas Development to build a 6,000 TPD [tonnes per day] clinker cement plant in Al-Muthanna Province. The project, valued at over $240 million, aims to address the local cement supply […]
By John Lee. Iraq has assumed the presidency of the Economic and Social Council at the ministerial-level meeting in Baghdad, part of the preparations for the Fifth Arab Economic and Social Development Summit. The outgoing president, Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Amir Bisat, expressed confidence in Iraq's leadership. Taking over the presidency, Iraq's Minister […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has expressed Iraq's interest in joining the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Mohammed S. Al-Sudani made the comment in a statement following a meeting with India's newly appointed Ambassador to Iraq, Sumin Baghchi. The ISA, headquartered in India, describes itself as a collaborative initiative between India and France aimed […]
By Simon Kent. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) have announced that they will be offering expert advice on Iraq’s marketplace and how UK businesses can get involved on 21 October 2015 at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Companies are welcome to register for 20 minute appointments by contacting LCCI at [email protected] […]
