By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani opened the new Etihad Food Industries flour mill in the city of Medhatiah [Madhatiya], in Babil Governorate, on Thursday. The project, a private sector initiative, aims to produce up to one million tons per year of high-quality zero-grade flour. The prime minister also opened new production lines […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the start of the second phase of the Hilla Sewer Project, with a budget of $287 million, during a visit to the Babil province on Thursday. While on a field tour, the prime minister reviewed the progress of the first phase and emphasized the importance of […]
By Michael Knights and Amir al-Kaabi, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Coordination Framework Militias Pass New Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation The Coordination Framework did not embarrass PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during his Washington DC visit […]
By Sarhang Hamasaeed, for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Baghdad Is Ready for a New Chapter in U.S.-Iraq Relations Prime Minister al-Sudani's visit shows Iraq wants to move beyond security and needs U.S. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a strategic framework agreement on Monday in Baghdad, establishing a roadmap toward a comprehensive economic partnership between the two countries. The ceremony also saw the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements in various fields and sectors […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani told a meeting of Iraqi expatriates in Houston, Texas, that the investment opportunities in Iraq are valued at around $400 billion. "Iraq is a country full of opportunities," he said, emphasising that Iraq is now focused on reconstruction and development. "Ongoing efforts may not always be fully […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has confirmed that Iraq has agreed with Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports Group) on a partnership to operate the new Al-Faw Grand Port. Addressing a round table held by the Bilateral Chamber in Houston, Texas, as part of his official visit to the United States, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani […]
By John Lee. The President of the Sustainable Technology Solutions division of KBR, Jay Ibrahim, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani during his visit to Texas. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting focused on expanding cooperation in natural gas development, government efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and partnerships […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has said that Iraq will set up an Office for Expatriate Affairs, linked to the Prime Minister's Office, to address the needs and issues raised by Iraqi communities abroad Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani made the announcement at a meeting of Iraqi expatriates in Houston, Texas, following his visit to […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with the CEO of Lockheed Martin, responsible for manufacturing F-16 aircraft, Mr. James Taiclet, and his accompanying delegation in Washington. During the meeting, Prime Minister al-Sudani emphasized the importance of the company's commitment to establishing maintenance centers for military aircraft and providing spare parts within Iraq. […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Mr. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday, during his visit to the Washington DC. During the meeting, they discussed the government's efforts in implementing financial and banking reforms, aiming to revitalize the economic situation and achieve development. They also […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with a delegation from General Dynamics, one of the leading American companies in the manufacturing of weapons and military equipment, at his residence in Washington, D.C.. During the meeting, discussions focused on cooperation with the company as part of the government's efforts to rebuild its […]
