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By John Lee. Iraq has inaugurated a 162-MW power station designed and built by Iran's MAPNA Group in the Heidarieh [Haidariya] district, some 25 km north of Najaf. Iran's PressTV reports that the opening ceremony on Thursday was attended by the Iranian and Iraqi energy ministers. According to the report, Iran's Energy Minister, Hamid Chitchian, […]
By John Lee. Aswat Al Iraq reports that Iraq's Minister of Reconstruction and Housing, Tariq al-Khikani], has inaugurated two road projects in Najaf and laid the cornerstone for another two. The first road project is 26 km long, with a cost of 2.73 billion Iraqi dinars; the second is 27.15 km at a cost of […]
By John Lee. The provincial councils of Karbala [Karbala] and Najaf have agreed to connect the two cities by rail. According to a report from Aswat Al Iraq, it is expected that Chinese or South Korean companies will implement the project. The intention is to facilitate the transport between the two holy cities, particularly during […]
By John Lee. Latvian lingerie manufacturer New Rosme has reportedly opened its first store in Iraq, located in the city of Najaf. A spokesperson for the company said: "Although Najaf is one of the most religious cities in Iraq, where publicly exposing a woman's beauty is forbidden more than in any other part of the […]
By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Najaf and Qom have taken two different approaches in dealing with general political affairs in Shiite communities since the introduction of the idea of velayat-e faqih. Although this idea was put forward […]
By John Lee. The Provincial Council of Najaf has reportedly decided to boycott Saudi Arabian merchandise because of what it describes as Riyadh's support for sectarian and terrorist groups fighting in Iraq. The Media Director of Najaf's Provincial Council told AIN: "The merchants who will violate this decision will be punished after the period given […]
By John Lee. Belgian sewage and water treatment firm Turbo4bio have announced the completion of the new waste water treatment plant at Kufa. The 50,000 cubic meter per day capacity installation involves new technology developed by the company CEO Hans H. Badreddine. Badreddine remarked how pleased he was with the completion of work at the […]
By John Lee. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume its operations to Iraq from next month to facilitate Shia pilgrims, reports Business Standard. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reportedly directed the PIA to resume services to the country after a break of 30 years. The new flights will serve Najaf airport. (Source: Business Standard)
By John Lee. RAK Airways will start flying to Najaf early next month, the carrier told Khaleej Times. The airline, which is celebrating its third anniversary, said that Najaf will be its first entry into Iraq. The route will be served by an Airbus A320. (Source: Khaleej Times)
By Hayder al-Khoei for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A memoir published in 2012 by a representative of Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani sheds new light on the Battle of Najaf that unfolded in August 2004 in southern Iraq. Hamid al-Khafaf, Sistani’s Beirut […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The conflict in Syria has become increasingly sectarian as it spills over into neighbouring countries. Iraq has essentially closed its border to Syrian refugees, partly to avoid an influx of Sunni muslims. But […]
Conserving the priceless manuscripts of Najaf: Protecting the history of civilization International and Iraqi experts, historians, and members of the world's intellectual society turn to Iraq as UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture launch a pioneering programme to conserve the priceless books and manuscripts of the city of Najaf, a main centre of Islamic and […]
