Panalpina, the Swiss-based provider of supply chain solutions, has won what it describes as its "largest award with a specific oil and gas major to date". The company was awarded with a contract to manage transportation for a gas project in Iraq, for a minimum of five years, involve high air and LCL (less than […]
Hexagon Composites' subsidiary Hexagon Ragasco has received a new major order for LPG cylinders from Gas Filling Company (GFC) at a total value of around USD 15 million (approximately NOK 120 million). Deliveries are scheduled to commence in fourth quarter of 2017 and continue through first quarter of 2018. With this order, Iraq is expanding […]
Swiss-based ABB has won an order to supply and install a substation at the 3,000 megawatt (MW) Rumaila power plant, located in the Basra region of southern Iraq. The completed power plant will be operated by Shamara Holding Group (SHG), one of Iraq’s largest private industrial conglomerates and an independent power producer. The Rumaila power […]
Erbil International Airport (EIA) this week signed a partnership deal with Lufthansa Consulting, part of the Lufthansa Group, to support the development and implementation of its masterplan. The contract, funded by EIA, will secure for the airport key expertise across a range of airport disciplines from project management, through planning, design, cargo, security and safety. […]
Estonian-based Taxify, which describes itself as Europe’s fastest-growing ride-sharing platform, has launched its service in Baghdad, with hundreds of drivers signed up to the platform and ready to accept rides. City Manager of Taxify Iraq, Moammar Hasan describes the service as an app connecting riders, who are looking for a quick and comfortable ride with […]
By John Lee. Kuwait's Wataniya Airways is to commence return flights to Najaf from 23rd August. According to ArabianBusiness, the route will be served by a newly-delivered Airbus A320. The airline was recently granted a licence to operate at Kuwait International Airport, following a six-year break from business due to financial difficulties. (Source: ArabianBusiness)
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Qubad Talabani, as well as the Minister of Natural Resources H.E. Dr Ashti Hawrami have confirmed their attendance and participation at the Region’s annual Kurdistan-Iraq Oil & Gas Conference taking place on 11-13 December 2017 in London. International conference organisers CWC Group have announced the launch of […]
The US Department of State has awarded the construction contract for the new US Consulate Complex in Erbil to BL Harbert International of Birmingham, Alabama. The new Consulate Complex will include a Chancery, Marine residence, housing, support facilities and facilities for the community. The architect for the project is EYP of Albany, New York. (Source: […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Procurement Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) National Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Human Resources Assistant, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Human Settlements Officer, United Nations Human Settlements Programme Technical Officer, World […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Finance Coordinator, Médecins du Monde General Coordinator, Médecins du Monde Humanitarian Programs Team Leader, Mercy Corps Finance Director, Mercy Corps Facilitator, World Vision Project Coordinator, World Vision Team Leader, World Vision Roving Logistics Coordinator, Oxfam Call Centre Operator, United Nations Office for […]
Deloitte Middle East (DME) has launched a guide to doing businesss in Iraq. The “Doing business guide - Understanding Iraq’s tax position” addresses the key tax considerations for doing business in Iraq, alongside key economic, industry and market drivers which impact starting up a business there. The complexity of tax compliance in Iraq has grown […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced that several new companies have joined the Iraq Britain Business Council in 2017, each of which are underpinned by strong reputations for innovation, reliability and a commitment to investing in Iraq. Al Ratba’a Contracting Company, Al-Burhan Group, Iraq Star Group, Serco, Shamara Holding, Cresent and Rolls Royce […]
