KRG to begin privatizing fragile electricity sector: official
A Ministry of Electricity proposal to privatize the Kurdistan Region’s fragile electricity sector has been approved, according to ministry officials. ...
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Russia considers major investment in Iraqi gas field
The Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Maxim Maksimov, said that Russia is seeking to invest heavily in Al-Mansouriya gas field, in ...
Iraq’s government to establish emergency cell for financial reform
The Cabinet held its regular meeting in Baghdad on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. At the ...
$33.6mn from World Bank for Coronavirus outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Iraq, the World Bank has recently approved the re-allocation of U$33.6 million under ...
Kuwait extends deadline for submitting Labor City project bids
Kuwait Authority For Partnership Projects (KAPP) has announced that the last date for submitting the request for proposals (RFPs) for ...
Kurdistan Region to boost agriculture for increased self-sustainability
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced plans on Wednesday to support the growth of greenhouses, to develop infrastructure on farming ...
Recon wins contract at Garraf Oilfield
China's Recon Technology has announced that it has signed a $2.8-million engineering and construction service subcontract with Grand Energy Development ...
Iraq’s parliament approves government program
Iraq's Council of Representatives (Parliament) on Thursday approved by a majority the government program presented by Prime Minister Mr. Mustafa ...
KRG institutions to resume work from May 11: interior ministry
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Council of Ministers is expected to allow for the resumption of work at government institutions ...
KRG sets out development plan for 2020
Tough times lie ahead for the world economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, especially for oil producing nations, ...
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