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By John Lee. Iraq and Turkey have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in Ankara, covering industrial property, police training, and youth and sports cooperation. According to the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office, the signing was witnessed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The agreements are: An MoU on industrial property […]
By Umud Shokri, for the Middle East Forum. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. What Does Iraq's $1.47 Billion Arbitration Victory over Turkey Mean for the Future? The Paris Court of Appeal has strengthened Iraq in its long-standing case with Turkey. Turkey […]
By Matein Khalid, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As the War Flares, Iraq's Economic Dire Straits Deepen The revival of the US-Israel-Iran war is set to intensify the concatenation of economic, energy and geopolitical […]
By Nadim Kawach, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Corruption Crackdown to Cut Project Costs, PM's Aide Says Iraq's new government hopes an unprecedented crackdown on corruption will cut the cost of projects and […]
By John Lee. Progress on the Development Road project was discussed during a meeting in Baghdad between Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkey's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Al-Zaidi called for a clear mechanism to be established for financing and implementing the project, with practical steps […]
By John Lee. A joint economic conference bringing together the Kurdistan Region, Turkey and Azerbaijan is planned for Erbil in mid-September. The event is expected to draw chambers of commerce, economic organisations and senior government representatives, with the aim of expanding investment opportunities and strengthening economic ties between the three countries. According to the Erbil […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, met on Thursday with Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, to discuss bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. The Iraqi government's media office reported that talks covered energy, oil and gas, electricity, agriculture, and regional connectivity. During the meeting, Ali al-Zaidi highlighted plans […]
By Wladimir van Wilgenburg, for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kurdish Rebel Groups Are Wary of Tehran's Next Move Following its deal with the United States, Iran may act against Iraq-based dissidents. Click here […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to launch direct flights between Kirkuk and the Turkish city of Antalya from 14 July, operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. The airline's Director General, Manaf Abdul Moneim, said the new route coincides with the summer holiday season and rising passenger numbers, with the twice-weekly schedule intended to […]
By John Lee. The Council of Ministers has approved the signing by Basra Oil Company (BOC) of a Heads of Agreement (HOA) and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with a consortium comprising US firm Capital TI, Qatar's UCC [Urbacon Trading & Contracting], and US major Chevron. The approval allows for a state-owned company to be added […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq And Türkiye Reach One-Year Oil Export Protocol Through Ceyhan Pipeline Iraq and Türkiye have agreed on a one-year temporary protocol to ensure the continuation of oil exports through the pipeline linking the Kurdistan […]
By John Lee. Iraqi officials held separate meetings with the Turkish ambassador to Iraq and a delegation of Turkish businessmen this week, focusing on expanding investment and trade cooperation between the two countries. According to the Prime Minister's Media Office, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi received Turkish ambassador to Iraq Anil Bora Inan, along with representatives […]
