Many UK companies such as BTWShiells, HSBC, Land Rover and Mothercare have already joined international brands such as Carrefour, Coca-Cola, Diesel, Ecco, Lafarge, Pepsi, Levi’s and Mango in Kurdistan but there are many more opportunities for UK companies, in a surprisingly wide range of sectors in the Region. With 71 companies now operating in the […]
The EIC is organising an oil and gas trade mission to Baghdad and Basra in Iraq. Missioners will have the opportunity to attend organised group meetings with key local players, as well as incorporating a briefing meeting presented by qualified speakers with in-market experience and the opportunity to meet with local companies. Why Iraq? As […]
The Middle East Association, along with the Kurdistan Regional Government and London Corporate Training, cordially invite you to a Business Breakfast at Bury House on Wednesday 6th July, from 08.00 until 10.00. Following the success of a visit earlier this spring, the MEA will be hosting a twenty-strong delegation of businessmen from the Kurdistan Chamber […]
A trade delegation from the Kurdistan Region is expected to visit Britain and Ireland next week, seeking to form and consolidate trade relations, a regional government official said on Monday. The delegation will be made up of government officials, businessmen and Investment Board members. Dara Jalail Khayat, head of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)'s Chamber […]
On 6 June, the European Union and Government of Iraq launched a major programme to improve the future of young Iraqis. The programme will be implemented though the British Council, the United Kingdom’s international cultural and educational agency. It will: Improve education standards in 1,700 schools through improved teacher training. This will benefit 800,000 pupils […]
Mr Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq. He will succeed Mr John Jenkins CMG LVO who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Aron will take up his appointment with immediate effect. Mr Aron joined the FCO in 1984 and served at the British Embassies in Brasilia […]
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Head of the Department of Foreign Relations, Falah Mustafa Bakir, welcomed members from the British All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Kurdistan Region. The visit to the Department of Foreign Relations was part of a larger trip to the Kurdistan Region by the Parliamentary Group to meet political leaders and […]
Former British Prime Minister Sir John Major concluded a historic three-day visit to the Kurdistan Region in which he received a warm welcome from officials and the public and praise for the bold decision he took in 1991 that laid the foundations for the progress and achievements in Kurdistan today. During his visit, the former […]
The UK's former prime minister, the Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH, addressed the Kurdistan National Assembly on Sunday 29th May. The full text of his address is provided below: I am immensely grateful to President Barzani for his kind invitation for me to visit Kurdistan. His invitation was issued a long time ago […]
The UK's Foreign Office Minister, Lord Howell, addressed the Iraq-British Business Council (IBBC) on 24 May: It is a pleasure to address you today here at the IBBC’s Iraq Day Summit Conference. The IBBC’s commitment to Iraq is much welcomed by this Government. The UK Government continues to develop a strong and supportive bilateral relationship […]
UK major companies and businesspeople are seeking to develop business cooperation with their Jordanian and Iraqi counterparts, an official from the British embassy in Amman said on Monday, according to a report from AKnews. Steven Anderson, head of trade and investment section at the UK embassy in Amman, pointed out that representatives of 15 companies […]
As part of a dramatic restructuring of its embassies and consulates around the world, Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office will close its consulate in Basra, according to a report from The Independent. The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, is thought to have concluded that the high cost of providing security to the consulate is disproportionate to […]
