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, […]
By John Lee. Food and last-mile delivery service Alsaree3 has announced that it has successfully closed its 'Series A' capital raising round, securing an undisclosed seven-figure investment. A press release describes this funding round as particularly noteworthy due to the participation of Snoonu, which it says is Qatar's leading food delivery and e-commerce platform. It […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. New Qatari consulate highlights growing ties between Gulf Arabs, Iraqi Kurds Qatar has opened a consulate in Erbil, reflecting the growing relations between wealthy Gulf Arab states and Iraqi Kurdistan. The expansion of […]
By John Lee. Qatar has opened a General Consulate in Erbil. At a ceremony to mark the occasion, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said: "The opening of the Qatari General Consulate will significantly bolster our relations, particularly in trade, agriculture, culture, and higher education. "Qatar has valuable experience in investment, construction, energy, and industry. The […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Minister of Transport, Razzaq Mohibis Al-Saadawi, met with a Turkish delegation at the Ministry of Transport on Thursday to discuss the latest updates on the Development Road project. According to a ministry statement, the minister welcomed the Turkish delegation, led by Burak Ikan, Director General of International Relations at the Turkish […]
By John Lee. Qatar's Elegancia Healthcare, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, has entered into a second strategic agreement with the Iraqi Ministry of Health to manage and operate the 492-bed Al Hasan Al Mujtaba Teaching Hospital in Karbala Governorate. The hospital is one of six for which the Iraqi Ministry of Health invited interested parties […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presided over the signing of a quadrilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iraq, Turkey, Qatar, and the UAE in Baghdad on Monday. The MoU focuses on mutual cooperation for the strategic "Development Road Project" and was signed in the presence […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Health has signed a contract with Qatar's Elegancia Healthcare, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, to manage, operate, and maintain a 492-bed hospital in Nasiriyah, in Dhi Qar province. The signing ceremony was attended by the Qatari Ambassador to Iraq, Sultan bin Mubarak Al-Kubaisi, the Director-General of Health in Thi […]
