By John Lee. A formal signing ceremony has been held in Dubai to mark the launch of a partnership between France's TotalEnergies and Erbil-based Cihan Group, which has now become the authorised supplier of the company's motor oils and lubricants in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. According to a statement from Cihan, the agreement aims […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Iraqi Railways held a conference on Tuesday evening focused on the expansion and modernisation of Iraq's railway network. The event was attended by the company's Director-General, Dr. Maki Jabir Nasser, representatives from Italian consultancy firm BTP, and international specialised companies participating virtually. During the conference, Dr. Nasser, alongside […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Thursday with Mr. Fettah Tamince, Chairman of Turkiye's Rixos Hotels Group, to discuss the growing investment opportunities in Iraq's tourism sector. Prime Minister Al-Sudani stressed that ongoing development efforts across various sectors have laid the groundwork for numerous investment opportunities, particularly in tourism. He […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, chaired a meeting on Wednesday at the headquarters of the General Company for Iraqi Railways with representatives from Oliver Wyman, the consultancy firm providing financial advisory services for the Development Road Project. The meeting, attended by Dr. Maki Jabir Nasser, Director-General of the Iraqi Railways, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Industrial Coordination Council on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing Iraq's national industry and to follow up on decisions from previous meetings. The discussion included key measures to address obstacles and improve coordination between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a series of preventive trade measures aimed at protecting domestic industries. These include the imposition of a 60% additional customs duty on imported transparent containers and single-use plastic cups from all countries, which will be in place for four years. The market will be monitored throughout […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Interior has announced that the Anti-Organized Crime Unit in Najaf Governorate successfully apprehended a suspect involved in the trade and circulation of counterfeit currency. According to a statement from the Ministry, the arrest followed intensive intelligence gathering and continuous monitoring, and was carried out based on precise information. The […]
By John Lee. Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, met with Iranian Minister of Oil, Mr. Mohsen Bakhtiar, on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Iran. During the meeting, both sides discussed mechanisms for collaboration across various sectors, resulting in the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements in areas such […]
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract for the construction of its third offshore pipeline to enhance the stability and flexibility of crude oil exports from its southern ports. The project, which is being executed by a consortium of Italian company Micoperi and Turkish company Esta, is designed to handle 2.4 million barrels per […]
By John Lee. American Global Medical Services (AGMS) is set to expand its footprint in Iraq, following a meeting between CEO Dr. Aizen J. Marrogi and Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Monday. The company has proposed establishing a comprehensive medical city in Baghdad, which would include a 200-bed cancer hospital, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed a delegation from the U.S. Congress on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation across various sectors. The meeting included U.S. Representatives Michael Baumgartner (R), Adam Smith (D), George Whitesides (D), Wesley Bell (D), and Sara Jacobs (D). Prime Minister Al-Sudani reiterated Iraq's […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with a delegation from Arab Bank, headed by Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Sabih Al-Masri, on Sunday, as part of preparations for the inauguration of the bank's new branch in Baghdad. The meeting focused on enhancing financial and banking cooperation between Iraq and Arab […]
