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2009-02-26T02:35:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers, We would like to take a moment to thank you for your support of Iraq Updates. As you may know, Iraq Updates is now a subscription service. This service is only £5 per month, and you will receive the following features: - The latest news and insider blogs on Iraq, from local, regional and international sources, gathered together in one

Peluang Investasi Dinar Iraq

2009-01-05T00:35:00.000-08:00

Pada tanggal 15 Oktober 2003 telah dikeluarkan mata uang Dinar Iraq yang baru menggantikan mata uang lama yang bergambar Saddam Hussein. Uang Dinar baru ini di produksi di De La Rue, Great Britain (Inggris), sebuah percetakan uang terbesar di dunia, dibiayai oleh World Bank.Terbitnya Dinar Iraq yang baru (The New Iraqi Dinar) pada Oktober 2003 yang didukung oleh Bank Dunia (The World bank) dan

UAE cancels Iraq debt, names new ambassador

2008-07-09T20:54:00.000-07:00

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press WriterSun Jul 6, 8:51 PM ETThe United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt Sunday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shiite-led government.The Abu Dhabi government announced the debt relief and the naming of a new ambassador to Baghdad shortly

Iraqi FM Says Security Pact With US 'Almost Finalized'

2008-07-08T01:18:00.000-07:00

Iraq's foreign minister says his government and the United States have "almost finalized" a long-term security pact. Hoshyar Zebari said Wednesday that Washington has shown, in his words, a "great deal of flexibility" in the negotiations. Both sides hope to reach a deal this month that would allow U.S. troops to remain in Iraq after their U.N. mandate expires in December. Zebari said Tuesday

Iraqi - Kuawiti negotiations regarding mutual oil wells

2008-07-07T22:52:00.000-07:00

07 July 2008 (Iraq Directory) Informed sources revealed the existence of Iraqi negotiations - to discuss the Kuwaiti oil fields shared between the two countries and find solutions for the problems, Assuring that Iraq is losing 1600 barrels of oil per day, due to transferring them from Iraqi wells to Kuwait.The Deputy Chairman of Oil and Gas Committee in the parliament Mohamed Hussein Al Yassin

Article 140...between reality and constitution

2008-07-03T16:37:00.000-07:00

Baghdad, 30 June 2008 (Voices of Iraq) While still under debate among political forces, an extension of the deadline for the implementation of Article 140 of the Iraqi constitution will expire in July 2008, with many raising questions about the constitutional and legal aspects of its implementation. The deputy chairman of the Constitutional Amendments Committee in the Iraqi parliament, Fouad

Bush signs Iraq, Afghanistan war-funding

2008-07-03T16:36:00.000-07:00

US President says 162-billion-dollar spending bill is clear message nation continues to support its troops. Washington, 01 July 2008 (Middle East Online) US President George W. Bush on Monday signed into law a 162-billion-dollar spending bill funding the Afghanistan and Iraq wars well into 2009 - roughly six months into his successor's term. "With this legislation, we send a clear message to

U.S. to send 33,000 troops to Iraq as replacement

2008-07-03T16:33:00.000-07:00

Washington, 01 July 2008 (Xinhua News Agency) The Pentagon on Monday announced a scheduled deployment of 33,000 troops to Iraq early next year as regular rotations. The troops include four army brigades and two Marine regiments, the Pentagon said in a statement. There are some 146,000 U.S. troops in Iraq right now and the number will drop to 142,000 by mid-July under the partial withdrawal

Legislators speak of secret oil and gas agreement with Kurds

2008-07-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

03 July 2008 (Azzaman) The central government and the Kurdish authorities have signed a secret deal under which the Kurds are to extend their political autonomy over their oil riches, a senior member of parliament said. Jaber Khaleefa of the parliament’s Oil and Gas Committee said the secret deal has allowed both sides to proceed ahead with contracts with foreign firms despite the lack of

Parliament calls for legislation to speed up oil and gas law

2008-07-03T16:25:00.000-07:00

BAGHDAD - Iraq votes 06/23/2008 at 14:51:02 Deputy Chairman of the Committee on the oil and gas leadership in the Islamic Dawa Party, Abdul Hadi Hassan, Monday, to accelerate the legislation of the law of oil and gas to benefit from economic refunded, and expected to contribute to dialogues between the Governments of the Kurdistan region and the Centre reach the endorsement of the bill. He

Nouri al-Maliki: Iraq moving forward

2008-07-03T16:21:00.000-07:00

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Tuesday his war-weary country has moved past its division s and has entered a new phase of national unity. CNN reported Maliki made the remark in an address to diplomats from neighboring countries and around the world gathered for a meeting in Kuwait. Iraq has passed its crises and divisions, Maliki was quoted as saying. He added that Iraq has entered a

Presidency Council discusses four important issues

2008-06-13T19:04:00.000-07:00

Baghdad, 10 June 2008 (Al-Sabaah) Presidency Council discussed four important issues at closed meeting held yesterday at President Jalal Talabani's house, presidential statement said. These issues are constitution's amendments, elections law, article 140 of the constitution and Govt.'s team that includes Accordance Front's return to the Govt, the statement said. Members of the council "the

Iran promises to help establish security in Iraq

2008-06-10T02:46:00.000-07:00

Tehran, 09 June 2008 (Reuters) Iran pledged on Sunday to help establish security in Iraq and visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki vowed his country would not be used to harm Iran. Some Iraqi officials and the United States have accused Iran of trying to destabilise Iraq by financing, training and equipping Iraqi militias. Iran blames the instability on the presence of US troops in Iraq

Iraq to sign deals with foreign oil firms this month - MEES

2008-06-10T02:45:00.000-07:00

KUWAIT CITY (Thomson Financial) - Iraq intends to sign Technical Support Agreements (TSAs) with foreign oil majors by the end of June to add an eventual 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in output capacity, a specialist newsletter quoted the oil minister as saying. Five consortia are in talks with the Iraqi government for the two-year contracts, the Middle East Economic Survey said in its edition to

Damac to develop Dh55b Kurdistan project in Iraq

2008-06-09T21:01:00.000-07:00

By Suzanne Fenton, Staff Reporter Published: June 04, 2008, 00:11 Dubai: Damac Properties said it will build a 170 million square foot mixed-use master-planned development near Erbil, the administrative capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, with a development value of about

New contracts could give Iraq quick oil fix

2008-06-09T20:59:00.000-07:00

Iraq is exporting more oil than it has for years and is on the verge of signing deals with oil majors that could quickly take output higher, oil officials say. Baghdad expects this month to conclude negotiations for six oilfield service contracts with international companies that could boost output this year. The deals could provide the extra 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) in exports Iraq wants

UAE, Iraq: UAE Embassy In Iraq To Reopen

2008-06-07T21:16:00.000-07:00

The United Arab Emirates will reopen its embassy in Iraq during UAE Foreign Minister Sheik Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan’s June 5 visit, Kuwait news agency KUNA reported, citing an Iraqi government spokesman. Al-Nahyan, whose visit comes at the invitation of Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to discuss restoring UAE diplomatic

French FM says security improving in Iraq

2008-06-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said on Sunday that the security situation in Iraq was improving and reaffirmed France's willingness to help rebuild the war-ravaged country. "I have the feeling that things are better. Statistics show a drop in security incidents," Kouchner told AFP after a working lunch with his Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari on the last day of his two-day visit to

Iraq's Kurds to make Baghdad new offer on oil law

2008-06-05T18:54:00.000-07:00

Tue Jun 3, 2008 7:41am EDT By John Irish DUBAI (Reuters) - Iraq's Kurdish regional government will make fresh proposals to Baghdad in two weeks to iron out differences over the federal oil law, the region's prime minister said on Tuesday. Disputes between the largely autonomous northern region of Kurdistan and Baghdad have delayed the law for over a year. Iraq needs billions of dollars to

Parliament discusses 123 draft laws

2008-06-05T18:53:00.000-07:00

Baghdad, 04 June 2008 (Al-Sabaah) Parliament's committees offered currently more than 123 draft laws to the council's presidency and these proposals would be voted and approved at near future legist advisor of Speaker, Sabah Alkerboli said. Most important laws were media and communications commission, agreement between Iraq and UN, private colleges and universities, oil and gas, inclusion

Ministry ready to join WTO

2008-06-05T18:51:00.000-07:00

Baghdad, 04 June 2008 (Al-Sabaah) Transport ministry to study the project of restructuring forms preparing to join world trade organization according to inclusive scientific sight to prepare matters of interring Iraq to the international organization and observing the international covenant document and the gradual moving to a new stage to improve the sector depending on a central economical

Iraqi prime minister: National reconciliation nearly complete

2008-06-05T18:50:00.000-07:00

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Iraq's prime minister says economic and security progress shows that reconciliation between the nation's feuding factions is close to being completed. Nouri al-Maliki says that does not mean that "everyone gets an equal piece of the pie but it means that one must show a commitment for a unified, democratic Iraq." Al-Maliki spoke to reporters in Stockholm on Friday. His

Iraqi stock market agrees to publish its trading data online

2008-06-01T23:39:00.000-07:00

03 June 2008 (Iraq Directory)Executive Director of ISX said that the Board of Governors of the market had taken several resolutions during its third meeting in 2008, including contracting with companies to publish the trading data online, as well as giving contributing companies two months to submit their closing accounts.Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam explained, "The Board approved the contract with the

Iraqi dinar rises 20% against the dollar over the past 16 months

2008-06-01T23:36:00.000-07:00

02 June 2008 (Iraq Directory)Iraqi Central Bank Governor said that the Iraqi dinar exchange rate rose against the dollar by 20% over the past 16 months due to monetary policy of the Bank.Alshibibi explained in a press conference in Baghdad, on Sunday, that the exchange rate could not be determined because it depends on the evolution of inflation in the country and the supply and demand to buy the

Iraq's deputy PM says renewed will to finish oil law

2008-05-31T02:03:00.000-07:00

Thu May 29, 2008 3:29pm ISTReuters STOCKHOLM, May 29 (Reuters) - There is fresh political will to complete a long-awaited oil law designed to pave the way for international investment in Iraq's oil sector, Iraq's deputy prime minister said on Thursday.Investment, crucial to developing Iraq's oil resources, has been held back by repeated delays to the law. The draft being negotiated was first

U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. David Petraeus recommend further troop withdrawals from Iraq in 2008

2008-05-24T19:24:00.000-07:00

May 22, 2008U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. David Petraeus on May 22 told the Senate Armed Services committee he will likely recommend further troop withdrawals from Iraq in 2008, beyond the 140,000-troop reduction set to wrap up in July, Bloomberg reported. Petraeus cited a decrease in violence in Iraq, saying the level of "security incidents" is at its lowest in four years. The decrease is due in

Prime Minister Barzani meets President Bush in Washington

2008-05-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

Prime Minister Barzani meets President Bush in Washington KRG.org, 11:50:08 23 May. 2008 Washington DC, US (KRG.org) - Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani this week met US President George W. Bush and National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley at the White House. President Bush and Prime Minister Barzani discussed the latest developments in the Kurdistan Region and the situation in Iraq. "It

Iraq could have largest oil reserves in the world

2008-05-24T19:15:00.000-07:00

Iraq dramatically increased the official size of its oil reserves yesterday after new data suggested that they could exceed Saudi Arabia’s and be the largest in the world. The Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister told The Times that new exploration showed that his country has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, with as much as 350 billion barrels. The

Berita Irak

2008-05-20T16:56:00.000-07:00

Iraq could have largest oil reserves in the world Iraq dramatically increased the official size of its oil reserves yesterday after new data suggested that they could exceed Saudi Arabia’s and be the largest in the world. The Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister told The Times that new exploration showed that his country has the world’s largest proven oil

Western Countries Cancel Iraqi Debt, Gulf Countries Don't

2008-05-15T20:16:00.000-07:00

May 15, 2008 By: Dr. Nimrod Raphaeli * Introduction During the long years of Saddam Hussein's rule in Iraq, economic data were treated as top national secrets, and the revelation of such data to unauthorized persons could bring the death penalty. Therefore, it was only after the fall of the regime that the extent of Iraq's enormous sovereign debt, estimated at the time in excess of $120

Why "slow grow" and "lop" are not options for Iraq

2008-05-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

This is an article that was written by an Iraqi Dinar investor and posted online. I asked if he would consent to me distributing it and he was glad to have me do so. This is one man's opinion of course but one that is well articulated. He brings up some interesting points. I did ask him where he derived his information from. He said he was restricted from talking about it but said it would

PM’s advisor, economists criticize CBI’s monetary policy

2008-05-15T09:25:00.000-07:00

Read this article closely. In a nutshell, it sounds like Iraq is losing money on imports and missing out revenue from the surge in oil prices because the value of their Dinar is too low. Maliki and his advisors are proposing change for the current system being used to establish the value of the Dinar. They do not specify what the change would be in this article. PM's advisor, economists

Iraq's Industry minister opens door to reimbursing US

2008-05-12T17:40:00.000-07:00

By BARRY SCHWEID, AP Diplomatic WriterWed May 7, 12:38 PM ET Iraq's industry minister opened the door Wednesday to reimbursing the United States for at least some of the billions of dollars spent for reconstructing the country. Industry minister Fawzi Hariri also spoke hopefully of more than doubling Iraqi oil production within two to three years

Calls for a parliamentary government to grant citizens the share of financial resources from oil

2008-04-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

4/28/08 Distribute the oil wealth in Iraq and the Kurds, Sunni and Shia will live together in peace. Kuwaiti's and Saudi's don't work for a living, to a citizen. This is such a vitally important piece of legislation. This is what so many in Iraq, here in the US and abroad have been waiting for. We're so close. Member of the Board of Deputies called on the Arab front of the national

Dubai Summit Promises Bright Future for Iraqi Industry through Investment

2008-04-28T00:52:00.001-07:00

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Oil prices set new record above $118 a barrel on supply concerns

2008-04-26T06:41:00.000-07:00

Oil prices rose Tuesday to a new record above $118 a barrel supported by concerns about crude supplies from some key producers. Light, sweet crude for May delivery rose as high as $118.05 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, eclipsing Monday's all-time high of $117.83. By midday in Europe, the contract had risen to $117.77, up 29 cents on Monday's close of $117.48

The stability of the exchange rate of the dinar

2008-04-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

The stability of the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollarCAIRO - Muhammad KhalifaDr. Sinan Alshabibi Governor of the Central Bank exchange rate stability of the Iraqi dinar against the dollar, and that the bank encourages citizens to buy dinar and handling and keeping itWhere currencies began his confidence day by day and became keen on the conduct of the dollar and the dinar rather buy

Value of The Iraqi Dinar

2008-04-10T22:25:00.000-07:00

Dubai: the decision to lift the value of the Iraqi dinar was the result of studies value Said Finance Minister Baqir Jabr Dubai that the Iraqi dinar is Mlhaudha improvement during the current period. He added that Dubai Oscillation happening in the local market due to some rumors that have arisen in order to hinder the improvement. He explained that the central bank's decision to raise the

CRUDE AT $107 AFTER ATTACK ON IRAQ PIPELINE

2008-03-27T21:24:00.001-07:00

By Chris FloodPublished: March 28 2008 02:00 | Last updated: March 28 2008 02:00Violence in Iraq pushed oil prices higher yesterday amid heightened geopolitical concerns, but gold fell under pressure from a rise in the dollar.Nymex May West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $1.68 to settle at $107.58 a barrel after touching a high of $107.70. ICE May Brent rose $1.01 to close at $105 a barrel

Government to create 800,000 new jobs

2008-03-22T17:35:00.000-07:00

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Iraq urges Canada to train Iraqis in financial accountant fields

2008-03-22T17:29:00.000-07:00

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Iraq Invasion as War Crime

2008-03-22T00:42:00.000-07:00

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Protests in US mark Iraq war anniversary

2008-03-22T00:24:00.000-07:00

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The Syrian –Iraqi Relations of cooperation and coordination in all fields

2008-03-21T23:25:00.000-07:00

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Iraqi reconciliation conference in Japan on Friday

2008-03-21T23:02:00.000-07:00

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Opportunities for Construction & Engineering Operators

2008-03-18T05:28:00.000-07:00

Iraq Investment Summit provides Lucrative Opportunities for Construction & Engineering Operators14 March 2008 (Iraq Development Program)Global construction and engineering contractors will have the opportunity to hold discussions and negotiate with senior officials from the Iraqi Ministry of Industry & Minerals at the forthcoming Investing in Iraq’s Industry Sectors Summit, which takes place in

Brown promises future inquiry into Iraq war

2008-03-18T05:13:00.000-07:00

London, 18 March 2008 (Associated Press)British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will hold an inquiry into the Iraq war, but not until Britain’s armed forces have withdrawn, a government minister said on Monday.Brown backed up a pledge by his predecessor Tony Blair to call an inquiry into the conflict and its aftermath once British troops have left Iraq.Monday’s Independent newspaper quoted a letter

"We cant win the war in Iraq" - Hillary Clinton

2008-03-18T05:06:00.000-07:00

Washington, 18 March 2008 (Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Democratic presidential nominee Senator Hillary Clinton launched a vicious attack on President George W. Bush on Monday due to what she called his "failed policy" in Iraq, saying that the U.S cant win the war there even if it had "hundreds of thousands of troops on the ground for 100 years." Both President Bush and Republican presidential

No agreements with major oil companies until summer

2008-03-18T05:02:00.000-07:00

18 March 2008 (Iraq Directory)Officials at oil companies said on Thursday it is unlikely that Iraq would sign technical support contracts with major oil companies to work in some main fields until summer, a few months late from the date that Baghdad targeted. The agreements aim to increase Iraqi oil production to 500 thousand barrels a day within a year to add more than %20 to the current

Increase Trade Exchange

2008-03-18T04:42:00.000-07:00

16 March 2008 (SANA) Source: SANAMinister of Economy and Trade Amer Hosni Lutfi and Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals Fawzi Francois Hariri discussed on Sunday trade relations between the two countries and cooperation in the field of investment in textile and agriculture sectors.Both sides stressed the need to increase trade exchange by focusing on the most promising sectors and

EU-Iraq trade and cooperation agreement

2008-03-18T04:39:00.000-07:00

01 March 2008 (Business Intelligence)The European Commission and the government of Iraq will hold the fourth round of negotiations for a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) since negotiations started in November 2006.The fourth round is expected to cover human rights issues, trade in goods and services, customs and taxation, industrial cooperation, transport, employment and social protection,

Iraq is preparing for investment

2008-03-18T04:32:00.000-07:00

18 March 2008 (Iraq Directory)Iraq is preparing for the conference to be held in Dubai next April with the participation of local and foreign investors to discuss investment opportunities in 40 government-owned companies in the sectors of petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, industries of construction, engineering, industrial services, spinning and weaving.Iraqi Ministry of Industry and

Iraqi Dinar Too Good

2008-02-25T21:04:00.000-08:00

Bull run on Iraqi dinar too good to be trueThu Dec 13, 2007 9:21am ESTby Mussab Al-KhairallaBAGHDAD (Reuters) - A bubble in the Iraqi currency popped on Thursday after the central bank denied rumors of a revaluation, causing confusion on streets where the main risk of trading is usually violent death, not currency fluctuations.A normally stable currency backed by billions of dollars in oil

Invest In Your Future

2008-02-25T03:00:00.000-08:00

Once In A Life Time Chance - Invest In Your Future.Think of Iraq as a company selling stock. Every Dinar you purchase represents a share in Iraq's bright new future. As Iraq recovers and starts rebuilding, the country's infrastructure resumes production. With the 2nd largest oil reserves in the world, and the demand for oil increasing daily, Iraq's economy is positioned for long-term growth.

U.S. says it spent $260 million on Najaf

2008-02-24T10:24:00.000-08:00

U.S. says it spent $260 million on NajafBy Saadoun al-Jaberi19 February 2008 (Azzaman)Print article Send to friendThe United States has spent $260 million on reconstructing the religious city of Najaf during the past four years, its Iraq ambassador said.The ambassador Ryan Crocker made the remarks in a rare visit to the city during which he met with the provincial officials including

MP urges support for agricultural, industrial sectors

2008-02-24T10:22:00.000-08:00

Amman, 18 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)A parliamentarian from the Sunni National Dialogue Front (NDF) called for supporting the Iraqi agricultural and industrial sectors in a way that enables the country to achieve self-sufficiency and reduce its imports to a minimum."The amount allocated from the 2008 budget for importing foodstuffs is relatively large compared to that allocated for supporting

Trade Bank of Iraq's record start to 2008

2008-02-24T10:20:00.000-08:00

The Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) saw a record start to 2008 in terms of Letters of Credit (L/Cs) issued by private banks.21 February 2008 (AME Info FZ LLC)In January, 88 of the 126 public sector L/Cs received by TBI (69.8%) were channeled to private sector banks in Iraq.The figure for 2007 was 28.25% and for 2006 only 7.4%. TBI expects a continuation of this strong support for the private sector in

Bill Gates hears about KRG’s

2008-02-24T10:17:00.000-08:00

Bill Gates hears about KRG’s ICT plans at Government Leaders ForumAbu Dhabi, 11 February 2008 (KRG)The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) made its debut at the prestigious Government Leaders Forum in Abu Dhabi in late January, joining prominent figures from politics, business, education and the NGO sector to exchange experiences and perspectives and discuss issues common to the Middle East and

USAID team meet in Thi Qar

2008-02-24T10:15:00.000-08:00

Thi-Qar, 21 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)The businessmen's union in Thi Qar held its first economic development conference to support private sector institutions in southern Iraqi provinces under the supervision of the USAID and in coordination with the local chamber of commerce."An agreement has been made with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish a

Drop in the demand for the dollar

2008-02-24T10:13:00.000-08:00

Baghdad, 21 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)Demand for the dollar dipped sharply in the Iraqi Central Bank's auction on Wednesday, registering at $27.940 million compared to $127.325 million on Tuesday."The demand hit $1.870 million in cash and $26.70 million in money transfers outside the country, all covered by the bank at an exchange rate of 1,210 Iraqi dinars per dollar, unchanged for the

ISX opens with 5-million-share contract

2008-02-24T10:10:00.000-08:00

Baghdad, 22 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)The Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) opened its session on Thursday with a 5-million-share contract at a value of 1,350 Iraqi dinar (1 U.S. dollar =1,223 Iraqi dinars) per share.The contract was concluded by a foreign company, which bought the shares from companies working under the al-Ahli Bank.Also during the session, an Iraqi 600,000-share contract was

ISX closes with 711,817-share contract

2008-02-24T10:06:00.001-08:00

Baghdad, 22 February 2008 (Voices of IraqThe Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) closed its session on Thursday, the last this week, with a 711,817-share contract at a value of 1,950 Iraqi dinar (1 U.S. dollar =1,223 Iraqi dinars) per share.The contract was concluded by an Iraqi company, which bought the shares from companies working under the Iraqi al-Mamoura company.Today's session opened with a foreign

4,100 projects financed under Basra loan program

2008-02-20T09:16:00.000-08:00

Basra, 20 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)Basra municipal council has agreed to finance 4,100 economic projects under its provincial loan program of $25 million, an informed source said on Tuesday."The projects will receive the loans under the soft loan program that includes agricultural, industrial, and trade activities," a member of the council's economic development committee, Kareema Hassan

Iraq, China sign deal

2008-02-20T09:15:00.000-08:00

Baghdad, 20 February 2008 (Al-Sabaah)Ministry of Communication signed a contract with Chinese ZTE Company to establish communication a wireless network in Baghdad and Najf.Undersecretary Mohammad Selman Al Hamdany informed Al-Sabah that a contract has been signed with the Chinese company ZTE to establish communication wireless network with capacity of 100 thousand numbers in Baghdad and 500

Presidency council approves Japanese loan agreement

2008-02-20T09:05:00.000-08:00

Baghdad, 19 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)The Iraqi presidency council approved a Japanese loan agreement of $490 million to finance two water development projects in Basra and rehabilitate the power grid in Iraq's Kurdistan region, a presidential statement said."On Sunday, the presidency council approved a Japanese loan agreement presented to Iraq in the form of letters and a report, and signed

Baghdad - Work for Work

2008-02-20T09:03:00.000-08:00

Baghdad, 17 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)Under the slogan “Baghdad – Work for Work,” the Iraqi-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IACCI) is sponsoring a conference and fair to review the rebuilding process of Iraq.IACCI's new activity, started on February 15, 2008, at Al-Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad (International Zone), aims at providing a business environment, for Iraqi and international

Former Iraqi president meets Kuwaiti ambassador in Jordan

2008-02-20T08:59:00.000-08:00

Amman, 20 February 2008 (Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Former Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawar paid a visit to Kuwait's Ambassador to Jordan Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah.Sheikh Faisal received Al-Yawar at the Kuwaiti embassy where he listened to a detailed review of developments in Iraq.The Kuwaiti ambassador confirmed Kuwait's commitment to Iraq's stability, security, and unity and noted

BP and Shell Among 70 Oil Giants Interested in Iraq

2008-02-20T08:57:00.000-08:00

By Peter MacMahon20 February 2008 (The Scotsman)More than 70 firms have registered to compete for tenders to help develop Iraq's oil reserves -- seen as vital to providing the funds to rebuild the shattered country -- the country's oil ministry disclosed yesterday.The war-ravaged country currently produces only a fraction of its vast reserves, the third-largest in the world and among the cheapest

Australia contemplates pulling out of Iraq

2008-02-20T08:55:00.000-08:00

Sydney, 20 February 2008 (Gulf News)Australia’s top military personnel believes the time to withdraw forces from Iraq has arrived.Citing that responsibility has been turned over to Iraqi forces, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston said their objectives had been achieved. “It's time to leave," he added.Currently 550 troops and another 1,000 personnel are stationed in Iraq, particularly in the southern

No permanent American bases, says Iraq minister

2008-02-20T08:54:00.000-08:00

No permanent American bases, says Iraq ministerBy Jumana Al TamimiDubai, 20 February 2008 (Gulf News)Iraq will seek to reach a long-term political agreement that defines its relationship with the US, but will not approve a long-term military agreement that would include permanent American bases in Iraq, an Iraqi minister has said.Sharwan Al Waely, Iraqi State Minister for National Security

Iraq Ministry of Industry & Minerals Commercial Investment Summit

2008-02-20T08:52:00.000-08:00

Iraq Ministry of Industry & Minerals Commercial Investment SummitInvesting in Iraq’s Industrial Sectors – ‘Public & Mixed’19-20 April 2008, DubaiIraqi Minister of Industry & Minerals HE Fawzi Hariri has announced the forthcoming 'Investing in Iraq’s Industrial Sectors - Public & Mixed' Commercial Investment Summit, to be held in Dubai on 19-20 April 2008.The summit comes following the decision by

OPEC Hints At Output Cut If Supply Rise Continues

2008-02-20T08:47:00.000-08:00

(www.iraqupdates.com)The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said Friday weakening world economic growth and demand prospects and ongoing increases in U.S. and European crude and gasoline inventories could soon force the producer group to pare back its own production to avert a drop in crude prices."These unfolding developments in the world economy and the oil market warrant close

Iraqi economy data in World Bank bulletin

2008-02-20T08:40:00.000-08:00

Baghdad, 05 February 2008 (Voices of Iraq)For the first time in 30 years Iraqi economy statistics and data will be published in a periodic bulletin released by the World Bank, an Iraqi central bank statement said on Tuesday.Statistics on Iraqi economy will be published in a periodic bulletin issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as of early March 2008, according to the statement that

DAFTAR HARGA

2007-12-15T21:50:00.000-08:00

Gambar Pecahan 25000 DinarGambar Pecahan 10000 DinarCARA MENGECEK KEASLIAN DINAR ANDA:1.Pada Umumnya Berlaku Pula prinsip 3D: Diraba, Diterawang , Dipegang2.Dapat pula menggunakan sinar ultraviolet3.Apabila diterawang akan tampak gambar horse head watermark4.Adanya pita pengaman5.Adanya simbol yang dapat berubah warnanya6.Adanya tinta warna metalik pada pecahan 25000 DinarHarga Rp 15/Dinar

We Are Making Progress in Iraq

2002-02-17T09:10:00.000-08:00

"Mr. Barzani is prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq." By NECHIRVAN BARZANI May 20, 2008; Page A21 While the media offers mostly images of violence, and many Americans have grown weary of the war in Iraq, I bring hopeful news to Washington this week as I meet with the administration and members of Congress. Since 2003, we have built the Kurdistan Region as a model for