By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, chaired a meeting with the General Company for Southern Fertilisers in Basra to review current partnership contracts and assess factory operations. The discussions focused on ensuring the continuous production of fertilisers to support the agricultural sector and enhance food security. The meeting covered […]
By John Lee. A US State Department spokesperson has reiterated Washington's concerns over Iranian-backed groups operating in Iraq. Responding to a question at a press briefing, Tammy Bruce emphasised that Iraq's government must maintain command and control over all security forces, including the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), and ensure they report to Iraq's commander-in-chief rather […]
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to build a comprehensive Medical City in Dhi Qar Province. The 490 billion Iraqi dinar [$374 million] project was finalized under the supervision of the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund and the Ministry of Health. During the signing ceremony, Prime Minister […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, laid the foundation stone for a new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Abu Al-Khasib, Basra, on Sunday, marking the revival of production after more than 40 years. The plant, with an annual capacity of one million tonnes, will be developed at a cost of […]
By John Lee. icetana Limited (ASX:ICE) has announced its first contract in Iraq, securing a US$1.09 million deal with HTE Electronics Trading LLC, the Dubai-based subsidiary of Al-Technologia Al-Alia Co. for General Trading Ltd (High Tech). The company describes itself as, "a global SaaS software company providing video analytics technology designed to identify abnormal events […]
By John Lee. Dar Al Omran Rasem Badran (DAO-Badran) has unveiled its latest architectural project in Iraq. Developed in partnership with Al Ghadeer and BMC, Budoor Al-Najaf seeks to establish a human-centred, culturally integrated and environmentally resilient community in Najaf. Spanning approximately 50 hectares [123 acres], the development will house more than 1,400 homes available […]
By John Lee. The Republic of Iraq has responded to a petition from American defense contractor Wye Oak Technology, which had petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review its long-running legal dispute with Iraq. The case stems from a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in July 2024, […]
By John Lee. The first Iraqi cohort to complete the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board's International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) have been presented with their certificates. The 15 learners completed the IHSP Foundation course as part of a five-month pilot construction training programme at Basra Technical Training Centre (BTTC), developed by Wood Al Majal […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission and Russia's Prosecutor General's Office have begun implementing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on anti-corruption cooperation, focusing on asset recovery and international legal assistance. During a meeting with a Russian delegation, Dr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, Head of the Integrity Commission, emphasized the need to modernize anti-corruption mechanisms to […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has announced the launch of 14 infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in Sinjar and the Nineveh Plains, with a total budget of 18 billion IQD [$13.7 million]. These projects aim to rebuild roads and key infrastructure, supporting the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Funded by the […]
By John Lee. Qi won the LEAP Genesys Award after partnering with Customer Experience Ltd, the implementation partner of US-based Genesys Cloud CX. The agreement integrates AI-powered Genesys Cloud CX into Qi's customer care system, enhancing customer service and employee engagement. The signing ceremony took place in Dubai Media City, with Qi CEO Ali Muneam […]
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 […]
