By John Lee. Iraq's Galina Express has signed an agreement with Aras Kargo, a subsidiary of Oesterreichische Post [Austrian Post], to strengthen cross-border logistics between Iraq and Türkiye. Under the partnership, Aras Kargo will manage sorting and transport of parcels from Türkiye to the Iraqi border, where Galina Express will handle last-mile delivery. The collaboration […]
By John Lee. The United States has confirmed plans to reduce its military mission in Iraq, marking a new phase in the bilateral security relationship. Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Iraq transition: In accordance with the President's guidance and in alignment with the U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission and the joint statement issued […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Vertex Investment Group has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Syria's Ministry of Economy and Industry to rehabilitate and expand the Hama Cement Plant. According to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the agreement covers the upgrade of the third production line, raising daily clinker output from 3,300 […]
By John Lee. Spain's LALIGA has advanced its partnership with the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) by holding an economic control workshop in Madrid for representatives of Iraq Stars League (ISL) clubs. The initiative forms part of a wider consultancy project aimed at professionalising Iraqi football and ensuring the long-term sustainability of its competitions. The workshop addressed […]
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB), through its Centre of Excellence for Creativity and Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Intercontinental Aviation Foundation to launch a strategic partnership in education and aviation training. The agreement combines AUIB's academic and training resources with the Foundation's expertise in […]
By John Lee. The Director General of the Middle Euphrates Electricity Distribution Company, Eng. Haider Majid Abdul Karim, held a meeting with representatives of China's CHINT Group to discuss cooperation on the smart meters project. The session, attended by the Assistant Director General for Distribution Affairs and several technical officials, focused on CHINT's capabilities in […]
By John Lee. The Australian Embassy in Iraq has launched its Direct Aid Program (DAP) for 2025, inviting applications from Iraqi NGOs, community-based organisations, and other non-commercial entities engaged in development or humanitarian work. The competitive small grants initiative supports community-led projects that deliver immediate and practical benefits, with funding of up to AUD 58,500 […]
By John Lee. The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Prof. Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, oversaw the signing of partnership agreements between Iraqi private sector companies and their Saudi counterparts in the field of transformer and electrical equipment production. The signing took place during the Iraq Investment Forum, attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Iraq. According […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI)'s Basra branch has launched the campaign "Your Transport is Easier ... with Easier Payment" in cooperation with electronic payment companies operating in the province. The initiative is part of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029. The campaign aims to deploy point-of-sale (POS) devices in public transport […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Electricity's Undersecretary for Production Affairs, Eng. Mohammed Nema Al-Tufaily, chaired a key meeting with Shanghai Electric to set firm timelines for the execution and completion of combined-cycle projects and rehabilitation of power stations. The talks, attended by senior ministry officials and regional power company directors, focused on government-mandated programmes […]
By John Lee. Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani has overseen the activation of a major development contract for four Kirkuk oilfields and the rehabilitation of gas facilities. The agreement was signed between North Oil Company (NOC), North Gas Company (NGC), and BP. The contract covers the Kirkuk (Baba and Avana domes), Jambur, Bai Hassan, and […]
By John Lee. The Board of Directors of the Industrial Cities Authority, chaired by Minister of Industry and Minerals Prof. Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, has approved new regulations for real estate developers under its investment model. These regulations are described as the first of their kind in Iraq, establishing what they describe as clear standards […]
