US and Iraq Hold First TIFA Meeting
The meeting of the Joint Council, established under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement seeks to provide a forum for discussions on trade & economic issues between the US and…
Standard Chartered Bank opens second branch in Iraq
The opening of the second branch makes Standard Chartered the only international bank to have full-fledged on-the-ground wholesale banking operations in two of the main cities in Iraq.
Scientists shocked to find coral reef in murky waters off Iraq
The researchers say that further study of the Iraqi reefs can help scientists understand how coral and other marine species will adapt to conditions brought on by global warming.
Jordan, Iraq, Egypt join hands on natural gas, oil
The government expects an oil pipeline from Iraq to deliver 1 million barrels of oil to the Jordanian coastal city of Aqaba by 2018.
Pioneering programme to train unemployed Iraqis
The program from Iraq’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affair will help people gain experience and develop planning skills.
Iraq oil exports hit record 2.8 mln bpd in February
The highest such figure in at least a quarter-century signifies an increase which is likely to restore confidence in Iraq's oil revival.
Iraq approves power plant investments
Iraq's Electricity Minister highlighted the government’s plan to make power plants more energy efficient at the recent MEED Iraq Energy Projects conference.