By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) has organized a trade mission to Iraq under the banner "Made in Saudi Arabia." The mission, held in Basra, aligns with the authority's goal of promoting non-oil Saudi exports, diversifying income sources, and expanding into promising regional and international markets. 28 Saudi companies and 130 Iraqi […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Scoop: Plans for historic GCC-Iran-Iraq dinner in New York collapse Plans for a historic meeting in New York gathering the foreign ministers of Gulf Arab states, Iran and Iraq have collapsed at the […]
By John Lee. Saudi Arabian companies are said to be committed to supporting the housing sector in Iraq. The Saudi ambassador to Baghdad, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari (pictured), told the state-owned Iraqi News Agency (INA) on Wednesday that Saudi companies will expand into Iraq with a view to building more housing. He was speaking after attending a […]
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received a delegation from Saudi Arabia on Monday, headed by Dr. Saad Al-Shahrani, Deputy Minister of Investment. The meeting revolved around enhancing mutual ties, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia's investments in the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the enduring friendship between the Kurdistan Region and Saudi Arabia, […]
By John Lee. Saudi Arabian budget airline Flynas has announced that it will resume its direct flights to Iraq. Starting on Friday 1st September, the company will operate three direct flights every week between Jeddah to Baghdad. Flynas, formerly called Nas Air, was founded in Riyadh in 2007. (Source: Flynas)
By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA), under the banner of "Made in Saudi Arabia, Exported to the World," has conducted a trade mission to Erbil, Iraq. The mission, held on August 15, 2023, featured the participation of 34 Saudi companies and 140 Iraqi companies across diverse sectors including construction materials, food products, […]
By Hamzeh Hadad, for the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A golden opportunity: How Iraq can benefit from regional calm Following the recent thaw in relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iraq is strengthening […]
By Irina Slav for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Inks Long-Awaited $27 Billion Energy Deal With TotalEnergies The government of Iraq and TotalEnergies have signed a long-awaited deal worth $27 billion that should see Iraq's oil production grow […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has welcomed three new members: Saudi-based Alkhorayef Group operates in the agricultural machinery, food distribution, oil technologies and water sectors, and partners with many of the largest global brands operating in KSA, including Volvo, Penta and Castrol. It operates in 40 countries, and employs more than […]
By Salim A. Essaid for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Saudi Arabia, UAE invest $6 billion in Iraq operations The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will join together to boost trade and commerce in Iraq. Click here […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Emir's second visit in two years highlights rising Qatari role in Iraq Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with top officials in Baghdad in his second visit to Iraq […]
By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA), "Saudi Exports", has organized a trade mission to Iraq under the theme "Made in Saudi". The event held in Baghdad this week showcased the authority's commitment to developing Saudi non-oil exports and its strategic goal of providing export opportunities for local exporters. According to a report […]
