By John Lee. Qatar-based Ooredoo Group has partnered with France's Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to build the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) submarine cable. The cable, connecting Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, will have a capacity of up to 720Tbps with 24 fibre pairs. Ooredoo said in a statement that the […]
By John Lee. On Friday, TotalEnergies (45%, operator) and its partners Basra Oil Company (BOC) (30%) and QatarEnergy (25%) launched today the construction works of ArtawiGas25, a first processing facility for the associated gas from the Ratawi [Artawi] field, in the Basra region. This facility, which is part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a committee meeting to evaluate the progress of agreements and memoranda of understanding with Türkiye, signed during the Turkish President's visit to Baghdad in April. Key topics included water resource infrastructure projects under the Strategic Framework Agreement, emphasizing cooperation based on fairness and good neighborliness. The […]
By John Lee. QatarEnergy is to take a 50-percent stake in the TotalEnergies solar energy project in Iraq: Partnership Agreement: QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies for a solar power project in Iraq as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP). Stake Distribution: QatarEnergy will acquire a 50% stake in the project, with […]
By John Lee. Representatives from Iraq, Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar gathered in Basra to discuss the latest developments in the "Development Road" project. The meeting focused on finalizing the economic feasibility study and defining key routes for the project's execution. Led by Iraq, with participation from Turkey, Qatar, and the UAE, this meeting is […]
By John Lee. International sports retailer GO Sport has announced its expansion into Iraq. Tom Foley, CEO of GO Sport, is quoted as saying: "We are thrilled to bring GO Sport's unique retail experience to Iraq ... This new expansion in Baghdad is just the beginning of our journey in Iraq, and we look forward […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, announced the country's openness to partnerships for its flagship "Development Road" project, during a forum in Baghdad titled "Development Road - Opportunities and Growth." The forum was hosted by Enki Foundation for Studies and Research. The event brought together economists, investors, and business leaders to discuss […]
By John Lee. Qatar Chamber (QC) has hosted a meeting with a delegation from Invest Kurdistan. The meeting aimed to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Qatar and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Discussions included an introduction to the investment climates and opportunities available in both regions. Full statement from Qatar Chamber: Qatar Chamber hosted […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Communications, Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, announced an agreement with Qatar's Ooredoo Group to lay undersea cables with a capacity of 500 terabits at the Al-Faw station. According to the Ministry, the cables, comprising 24 pairs, will significantly boost Iraq's international communication capacity by connecting to over 200 global undersea cables, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has chaired a meeting of the High Committee for the Development Road Project. The session focused on reviewing the latest developments and progress in this strategic project, which includes key components such as energy, gas, electricity, and internet infrastructure. Updates included the completion of preliminary designs for […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Foundation, aimed at supporting and enhancing youth skills and training. The agreement was signed at an event to mark the graduation of 4,200 young participants from the inaugural training course in the Kurdistan Region. During the ceremony, […]
By John Lee. In Baghdad, Iraq's Minister of Trade, Atheer Daoud Al-Ghurairy, and Qatar's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani, signed the final report of the 7th Iraq-Qatar Joint Committee session, marking the first meeting in over six years. Minister Al-Ghurairy emphasized the commitment of both nations to enhance economic, […]
