Business, Development and Industry
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Key Themes and Outcomes of the 2024 Belt and Road Media Forum in Chengdu
On Wednesday, 28th August, the 2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road convened in Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. This significant event, themed “Enhancing Media Cooperation for Common Development,” brought together over 200 media executives, editors, and reporters from 191 organisations across 76 countries, including representatives…
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Discover the Excellence of Hyundai in Baghdad
Baghdad is a city that blends rich history with rapid modernisation, is home to one of the most exciting automotive brands in the world – Hyundai. Known globally for its innovative technology, stylish design, and exceptional value, Hyundai is making waves in the Iraqi market. If you’re in the market…
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Strategic Meeting on Enhancing Iraq’s Gas Production and Reducing Flaring
A meeting was held by the Deputy Minister for Gas Affairs, Mr. Ezzat Saber, to discuss strategies for enhancing Iraq’s gas production capacity and reducing gas flaring. Mr. Saber highlighted the importance of increasing the utilisation rate of flared gas to over 60% of the total amount currently being burned.…
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Prime Minister Al-Sudani Launches First Phase of Ur Tourist City Project in Dhi Qar
Prime Minister Mohammed Shi’a Al-Sudani, accompanied by Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Dr. Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani, inaugurated the first phase of the Ur Tourist City project during his recent visit to Dhi Qar Governorate. This initial phase includes the construction of a cultural centre, an open-air Sumerian theatre, a…
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Iraq Powers Up North with Turkish Line
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the long-awaited Turkish-Iraqi power transmission line, via video conference, supplying the northern region with 300 megawatts through the KIsik station west of Mosul. The ceremony, attended by the Minister of Electricity, marked a significant milestone after a delay of twenty years. The Prime Minister…
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Iraq Partners with CETC for Infrastructure Growth
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with a delegation from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC Group), which specialises in energy, construction technology, and infrastructure. During the meeting, Al-Sudani highlighted the government’s economic strategy, which focuses on forming productive partnerships and enhancing the investment climate in Iraq. This strategy…
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Anbar University Unveils Modern Lecture Halls
The Ministry of Planning announced today that its specialised teams conducted an on-site visit to the project for constructing lecture halls for the Colleges of Administration, Economics, and Petrochemicals at the University of Anbar. The project involves constructing several buildings of various sizes, each equipped with lecture halls, administrative offices,…
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IBBC Spring Conference: Fostering Business Ties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kpb4FLpgZU&t=4s The IBBC Spring Conference at Mansion House convened Iraqi and British government officials, CEOs, and industry leaders to explore collaborative investment opportunities. Discussions centred on economic reforms, infrastructure projects, and bilateral trade, highlighting mutual commitments to sustainable development. Key sectors like energy, finance, and technology were focal points, emphasising…
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IBBC Spring Conference 2024 at Mansion House
The prestigious Mansion House in London played host to the flagship conference of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) on July 2nd, 2024. This one-day event focused on Iraq’s booming economy and the vast opportunities it presents for international businesses. Following last year’s record attendance, the 2024 conference welcomed key…
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Iraq and Finland Strengthen Bilateral Ties
On Tuesday, July 2nd, Deputy Dylan Ghafour Saleh, Chairperson of the Foreign Relations Committee, hosted Finnish Ambassador Ms. Anu Saarela at the Iraqi Council of Representatives. This inaugural visit aimed to bolster Iraq-Finland relations. The discussions centered on potential joint legislative and diplomatic efforts and the exchange of expertise between…
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