Iraq Business News brings you the latest news from Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq – including Banking, Airlines, Hotels, Property and more.
By Patrick M Schmidt. While the security situation in some parts of Iraq remains in flux, the north region of Kurdistan continues to attract foreign businesses as a promising location for investment. With a 12 percent growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2012 and another 8 percent growth of GDP in 2013, Kurdistan’s economic […]
By John Lee. TruckZone General Trading has been appointed sole distributor for Renault trucks in Iraqi Kurdistan. The company, a division of CarZone Trading Agencies, is currently also the agent for Nissan throughout Iraq. From its base in Erbil it will have full facilities to handle sales, servicing and parts for the full range of […]
By John Lee. Cargo flights to and from Erbil and Sulaimanya [Slemani] have reportedly been suspended. A spokesman for Emirates SkyCargo told Lloyd’s Loading List that the airline’s freighter flights to and from Erbil “have been temporarily suspended at the request of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority. However, Emirates [passenger] flights are operating as per […]
On Wednesday, June 25th 2014, the first hypermarket under the French Auchan banner was opened in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This 6,000 sqm store is part of a 106-shop mall, located near the center or Erbil [Hewlêr]. The opening of this store is based on a franchise agreement between the Auchan Group and SI Retail, one […]
By John Lee. At the first session of the new Erbil Governorate Council this week, Mr. Nawzad Hadi was elected as the Governor of Erbil, with Ali Rashid as head of the governorate council, and Azad Ikram Bahram as deputy head. (Source: Erbil Governorate)
UNESCO representative and Iraq Office Director Axel Plathe congratulated Iraq, and in particular the Kurdistan Region for the inscription of the Erbil Citadel on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, hoping that this step opens new opportunities for the local community, and brings the well-deserved international attention to this historical site. “On behalf of UNESCO I would […]
Khudairi Group (KG) has stepped away from its projects to organize its inaugural Customer Appreciation Day at its Erbil dealership. Guests enjoyed a reception at John Deere, watched HSE-trained operators demonstrating the finesse of John Deere and SANY heavy machinery, including the 25-ton crane, the 315SK backhoes, and the 444K wheel loaders. They also viewed SANY’s […]
Last week the Municipality of Dubai proposed a twinning project with the capital of the Kurdistan Region, Erbil, to foster cooperation on a number of issues, especially regarding the real estate market, e-governance and reducing bureaucracy in government institutions. The proposal came at a Kurdistan – United Arab Emirates trade forum held in Erbil on […]
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged Iraqi banks and financial companies to expand their networks within the Islamic economy through Dubai which is working hard towards becoming the capital of Islamic Economy in the World during a roundtable discussion on “Islamic Finance” held in Divan Hotel, Erbil, Kurdistan. The meeting, which identified the […]
By John Lee. In what it describes as "a timely solution for the local oil and gas market", Safar Oilfield Services has launched its new hose business at its 2,000 square meter facility in Erbil, Iraq. Through its partnership with EATON Aeroquip, Safar provides customized hose solutions for drilling companies throughout the region. Our new […]
By John Lee. NES Global Talent, the manpower solutions provider, has opened a second office in Iraq. The new Erbil operation in Iraqi Kurdistan will act as a business hub for activity across the wider region, meaning it is on the ground to support its contractors and key clients and able to make the most […]
By John Lee. Michael Knights, a Fellow at the Washington Institute of Near East Policy, has spoken to the Anadolu news agency about problems and opportunities with Iraq's energy sector. In the piece, entitled Iraq Potentially Turkey's Biggest Energy Supplier, Knights discusses the lack of institutional and human capacity which has hindered some of Iraq's more ambitious […]
