Tag Archives | United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Air Arabia announces Sharjah-Basra Route

By John Lee. Emirati low-cost airline Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new route from Sharjah to Basra in Iraq. The new direct flights will connect Sharjah International Airport to Basra International Airport with a frequency of three flights per week starting from June 03, 2024 Schedule to Basra, effective June 03, 2024 […]

Iraq's Transport Minister visits AD Ports Group

By John Lee. Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group this week welcomed an Iraqi delegation headed by His Excellency Mr. Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, Iraq's Minister of Transport, alongside key figures and leaders in business, investment and development sectors. The focus was on a number of projects pivotal to international transport, logistics services, economic cooperation in the […]

Emirati Company eyes Iraqi Renewable Energy Market

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity has held discussions with a delegation from the Emirati company AMEA Power, which specialises in renewable energies. During the meeting, they reviewed the current status of Iraq's electrical system and the government's efforts to enhance service quality and reliability through strategic projects. The Minister welcomed Emirati companies interested […]

Strategic Meeting with Masdar to push Solar Projects in Iraq

By John Lee. Ziad Ali Fadel, Iraq's Minister of Electricity, chaired a strategic meeting with the Emirati company, Masdar, to move forward with the establishment of solar energy projects totaling 1,000 megawatts for the first phase. The meeting was attended by several advisors and general directors. The Minister stated that this meeting is a continuation […]

IBBC's Two-Day Conference Success: 'Building a Sustainable Future for Iraq'

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC's two-day conference success 'Building a sustainable future for Iraq'. IBBC held an expanded two- day conference in Dubai to coincide with Cop 28 to focus on 'a sustainable future for Iraq', with one day dedicated to Education and Training and one for Business, Investment, and Energy. IBBC […]

New Speakers announced for IBBC Dubai Conference

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced more leading speakers for its Dubai conference on 7th and 8th December, including H.E. Mr Zyad Ali Fadhil, Minister of Electricity, Dr Samir Al Waely, CBI, Dr Abdulkareem, AL Faisal, Chairman of PM's advisory council, Ms Begard Talabani the Minister for water resources and agriculture, Dr Salar […]

IBBC Autumn Conference in Dubai examines: 'Iraq - Building a sustainable future'.

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC Autumn Conference in Dubai examines: 'Iraq - Building a sustainable future'. For the first time in over 30 years, Iraq is currently experiencing a relatively golden scenario with high oil prices and government surpluses, a stable government, and peaceful borders. A stable economy is also leading to […]

Trelleborg supplying Sealing Systems for Iraq Tunnel Project

By John Lee. Dubai-based Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has reportedly supplying sealing systems to South Korea's Daewoo Engineering & Construction (Daewoo E&C) for the Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel project. According to the company, this is currently the largest immersed tunnel being constructed in the Middle East. It says that Trelleborg's portfolio of sealing systems […]

UAE's Crescent Petroleum starts Iraq Gas Development Projects

By John Lee. Iraq's Oil Minister has 'activated' three contracts with UAE-based Crescent Petroleum, as part of Iraq's fifth licensing round. The contracts are aimed at harnessing 400 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, within one and a half years, from the following development blocks: Gilabat-Qumar [Kalabat], in Diyala Khashim Ahmer-Injana [Khasham Al-Ahmar], […]

UAE-Iraq Joint Committee Holds Tenth Session

The tenth session of the UAE-Iraq Joint Committee was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, co-chaired by His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, and His Excellency Dr. Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq. The Committee meetings included […]