By John Lee. Iraqi and Egyptian officials have discussed the possibility of extending the Basra-Aqaba pipeline to Egypt. The matter was discussed at a meeting on Wednesday between Iraq's Oil Minister Ihssan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail the Egyptian Ambassador to Iraq. A press release after the meeting said that extending the pipeline into Egypt would be "an […]
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Iraq aims for "Prosperous Economic Zone" with Jordan, Egypt
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has spoken of creating a "New Mashreq", to harness the broad common interests between Iraq, Jordan and Egypt in order to create a prosperous economic zone that will benefit all countries in the region and in which Iraq would play a major role. Addressing staff at the headquarters […]
Jordan, Iraq bolster Economic Cooperation
By John Lee. Jordan and Iraq held talks on Saturday in Amman to enhance economic cooperation in various fields, especially trade and investment. According to Jordan Times, the meeting was headed by Jordan's Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Maha Al Ali, and Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals, Manhal Aziz. More here. (Source: Jordan […]
Investment Opportunity: Cattle Stations in Wasit
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced the following investment opportunity: Cattle stations in Wasit (Source: National Investment Commission)
Tags: al-Djela Iraqi-Jordanian Joint Stock Company, featured, Investment Opportunities, Jordan, mn, National Investment Commission (NIC), Wasit, Wassit
Jordan "negotiating New Oil Contract with Iraq"
By John Lee. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has reportedly said that Jordan is negotiating with Iraq to resume purchases of crude oil. Shafaq News Agency quotes the company's Director, Alaa al-Yasiri, as saying that Iraq exported no crude oil to Jordan in December due to the expiration of the old contract. More here. […]
Egypt, Iraq deepen Defense Ties
By George Mikhail for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Egypt, Iraq deepen Defense Ties Egypt and Iraq are expanding defense industry ties in a sign of deepening engagement among Cairo, Baghdad and Amman. Click here to read the […]
Jordan Finds Gas Field near Iraqi Border
By John Lee. Jordan has found new reserves of natural gas at its Risha field, close to its border with Iraq. Hala Zawati, the Jordanian Energy Minister, said: "... drilling operations at Well 53 in the Risha field have shown promising results, while exploration and drilling operations continue at wells 50, 51 and 52." (Source: […]
Iraq, Jordan, Egypt Economic Partnership gains Momentum
By Muhammed Magdy for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq, Jordan, Egypt economic partnership gains momentum The tripartite meeting between the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan and Iraq, and the ensuing agreements to boost cooperation raises questions about […]
Iraq, Jordan to Connect Electrical Networks
By John Lee. On Sunday, Iraq and Jordan reportedly signed a contract to connect their electricity networks and sell electrical energy between the two countries. According to INA, the deal will see Jordan providing Iraq with 1000 gigawatt hours per year as a first stage. The 300-km line will connect the new Risha substation, currently […]
Arrest Warrant for owner of Iraqi Broadcaster
Baghdad court issues arrest warrant for owner of Iraqi broadcaster Dijlah TV Iraqi authorities should immediately drop the arrest warrant for Jamal Karbouli, the Iraqi owner of Amman-based Dijlah TV, and allow Dijlah TV to operate freely and without fear of reprisal, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Tuesday. Dijlah TV has an […]
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Iraq-Jordan-Egypt summit urges Increased Trade
By Al Monitor staff. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq-Jordan-Egypt summit urges increased trade as security concerns loom over region A one-day summit in Amman, Jordan, on 25th August between Iraq, Jordan and Egypt discussed further economic cooperation and joint […]
Local Businesses get Boost from Iraq Lockdown
By John Lee. Iraq's national lockdown in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has reportedly given a boost to local businesses. According to a report from AFP, local businesses no longer have to compete with imports from countries such as Turkey, Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait. It quotes the owner of an ice-cream […]
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