By John Lee. The Samarra-based General Company for the Manufacture of Medicines and Medical Supplies, a subsidiary of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced the successful local production of "Glimee-M" (GLIMEE-M) tablets, marking its first-ever manufacture of this oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. According to the company's Director General, Chemical […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met on Monday with the Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Ms. Anu Saarela, who was accompanied by a delegation representing Wärtsilä, a Finnish company specializing in energy projects. The meeting focused on enhancing relations, particularly in the areas of politics, investment, information technology, and modern digital technologies, where […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel, recently hosted the Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Ms. Anu Saarela, along with a delegation from Wärtsilä, a company specializing in the installation and maintenance of engines. During the meeting, the minister emphasized the government and ministry's commitment to fostering common prospects, job opportunities, and partnerships, […]
By Mehiyar Kathem for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The rise of a Shia Vatican in Iraq The way the past is used and managed can provide a unique insight into a country's political trajectory. Since 2003, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Company for the Pharmaceutical Industry and Medical Supplies has started erecting steel columns for its new factory in Samarra. The 3,000-square-meter plant will produce sterile products including ampoules, liquid vials, dental carbolates, sulfasporins and betyllactan derivatives. The project is implemented by Sarh Technology Company for General Trading, which has invested […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has officially opened the first phase of the new Samarra power station. The second phase is scheduled to be completed later this year. The station will supply the grid with up to 1260 MW of electricity, and will serve northern Baghdad and Salah al-Din governorate. A third […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a recommendation from Ministerial Council on Social Services to award the contract for phase II of the Samarra Sewerage Project. The contract has been awarded to two companies at a total cost of 31,530,406,000 dinars ($26.5 million). (Source: Iraqi Govt)
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. Conflict erupts over properties surrounding Samarra shrine Property owners around the Holy Shrine of Askarian Imams in Samarra, Iraq, are being pressured to sell their land below market value, according to Salahuddin Provincial Council Chairman Ahmad […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Some of Iraq's most significant archaeological discoveries have been made in the city of Samara. Samara lies on both sides of the River Tigris north of Baghdad. It marks the site of a […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced new investment opportunities in Iraq: Glass production, State Company for Glass and Refractories Industry (SCGR) Drugs and Medical Appliances (Samarra), State Company for Drugs and Medical Appliances (Source: National Investment Commission) (Picture: Business opportunity word cloud, from ibreakstock/Shutterstock)
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC), and the State Company for Drugs and Medical Appliances, have announced an opportunity to invest in the rehabilitation, modernization and operation of the Samarra drugs plant. In a statement, the NIC said: "It invites reliable Arab and foreign companies directly or their agents – not mediator or […]
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will Great Mosque of Samarra and its minaret survive? The Malwiya Minaret, an impressive tower at a height of 52 meters (171 feet) with a spiral ramp, still recalls […]
