Iraqi GDP growth remains at the mercy of the oil markets, with the economy growing 10.3% in 2008, slowing to 4.3% last year in the wake of the crash, and now expected to rebound to 7% this year as prices have recovered (according to the central bank’s latest forecast). This state of affairs has led […]
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9 New Investment Projects in Najaf
The Najaf Investment Commission has approved nine new investment projects at a total cost of $38 million (more than 45 billion dinars), raising the number of investment projects in the province to 65, head of the commission said on Wednesday. “The NIC gave nine new investment licenses in the health, entertainment, commercial and educational fields […]
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$100bn in Investment Permits in Baghdad
Eighty investment permits have been granted to execute projects in Baghdad at a total cost of more than $100 billion. “The permits were granted in coordination between the Baghdad Mayoralty, Baghdad Investment Commission, and the National Investment Commission,” the Baghdad mayoralty said in a press release on Monday, as received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency. […]
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Chinese Fair in Najaf
More than 65 Chinese firms are participating in a fair in Najaf city.
Four New Refinery Projects Worth $3bn
Iraq's government said it plans to embark on a roadshow June 27 to attract investments for projects including four domestic refineries worth more than $3 billion, pan-Arab Al Hayat daily reports Thursday.
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Iraq sees fall in deficit, Investment Increase
Iraq will decrease its deficit to 8 percent over the next three years from 18 percent, the finance minister said on Wednesday, and envisioned a substantial increase in investment as a percentage of the budget.
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Scania to Increase Truck Dealerships in Iraq As Demand Grows
Iraq’s government has ordered 500 Scania trucks, which are being assembled locally by the Iraqi state automotive company. Scania has also delivered about 30 trucks to private buyers since reentering the country at the end of last year.
Hashimi Says Iraq Bids for Investments
While addressing the Conference on Interaction and Confidence building measures in Asia (CICA) held in Istanbul, Iraq Deputy President Tarek Al Hashimi said that Iraq has made progress in its journey towards building a prosperous economy through enticing foreign investments. Hashimi stressed the role of Asian companies in the oil and gas sector. The Deputy […]
Iraq Needs Private Cash
“The problem in Iraq is that 90 percent of the wealth of the nation is in the hands of the government. So centralism always dominates the mindset everywhere,” The economy is still largely disconnected from the global financial system and is dominated by oil.
$24 Million Investment Project in Missan
An investor has submitted an agricultural investment project costing $24 million to the north of Amara city, the head of the Missan Investment Commission (MIC) said on Monday. “The investor presented the project to the MIC, which includes a milk factory and livestock raising as well as the establishment of sheds on 70,000 donums,” Dr. […]
Iraq ...... a New Aviation and Hospitality Destination
As markets continue to saturate in the region, Iraq emerges as a new destination for investors in the hospitality and aviation sectors.
Turkish Companies Participate in the Food Products Exhibition in Basrah
The first international fair for food products and household items continue in Basrah for the third day, with over 40 Turkish companies, as well as a number of international and local companies.