By John Lee. The state-owned Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has signed a contract with Angola's Sonangol to drill 10 developmental wells and 3 optional appraisal wells in the Qayara [Qayyarah] oil field, part of the North Oil Company (NOC)'s fields. T he project will be executed on a turnkey basis in collaboration with Baghdad-based Arab […]
By John Lee. Baghdad's Al Sadeq Group has delivered seven JCB 455ZX wheel loaders to Iraq, the first introduction of this model to the Iraqi market, according to a report from Plant and Equipment News. UK-based JCB announced in 2022 that it has signed a partnership agreement with Khair Al-Wady Al-Athim (KAW), part of the […]
By John Lee. Baghdad's first general hospital in nearly 40 years, Al-Shaab General Hospital, was been inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani. The 246-bed facility, a long-stalled project now completed under a joint management model, is equipped with modern infrastructure, advanced medical equipment, and comprehensive healthcare services. During the opening ceremony, the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Supercell Network has announced that it will the exclusive agent for US-based Genesys in Iraq. Genesys offers Call Center as a Service (CCaaS) and Omni-channel solutions to improve connectivity between businesses and customers, with a focus on artificial intelligence such as chat bots, voice bots, and data analytics tools. According to […]
By John Lee. Dubai logistics and transport company Aramex has announced a new joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based investment company ZK Holding, aimed at supporting both local and international businesses in Iraq. According to a press release from ZK Holding: Through this joint venture, Aramex will significantly expand its existing footprint in the country by […]
By John Lee. Erbil-based Prime Water Technology has won a series of contracts with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the restoration of three boreholes in Sinjar: Lot 1 - Restoration of Al-Qabousiyah borehole: Contract value $225,063; Lot 2 - Restoration of Beir Shireen borehole: Contract value $307,389; Lot 3 - Restoration […]
By John Lee. UK-based Total Quality Assurance provider Intertek has announced its appointment by the Iraqi government's Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) as an authorised Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) for goods imported into Iraq. All exporters to Iraq must present a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and a Release Note to Iraqi Customs […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani met with a delegation of Egyptian, Saudi, and Iraqi business leaders specializing in real estate development and integrated smart cities. The delegation included Hisham Talaat Moustafa, Chairman of Egypt's Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG); Suleiman Abdul Qader Al-Muhaidib, Chairman of Saudi Arabian Al-Muhaidib Group, along Essam […]
By John Lee. Emirati low-cost airline Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new route from Sharjah to Basra in Iraq. The new direct flights will connect Sharjah International Airport to Basra International Airport with a frequency of three flights per week starting from June 03, 2024 Schedule to Basra, effective June 03, 2024 […]
By John Lee. UK-based air quality expert EarthSense has announced a distribution agreement with Enviro Solutions and Technologies Company (EnviroSOLTECH), a specialist environmental monitoring company based in Najaf, Iraq. According to a statement from EarthSense, the partnership will enable EnviroSOLTECH to enhance its air quality monitoring and consultancy services for government departments and local authorities, […]
By John Lee. Fallujah-based Aswar Al-Dammam for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Rehabilitation of 109 War Damaged Shelters ( WDSs) in Ramadi." The contract is valued at $712,791. (Source: UN)
By John Lee. Tareek al-Tebr has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Rehabilitation of Nine Water Treatment Plants in Anbar," specifically in Qaim an Ana [Anah]. The contract is valued at $601,441. Under the same reference, UNOPS granted Salah El-Din Company for General Contracting a contract to […]
