Siemens eyes Iraq electricity deal after Egypt

Frankfurt: German engineering group Siemens is working on a deal worth up to 9 billion euros (Dh 39 billion) to supply energy generation technology to Iraq, business daily Handelsblatt reported, citing government and industry sources. Siemens Chief …

Former Kurdish lawmaker runs for Iraq presidency

Former Kurdish MP, Sarwa Abdul-Wahid announced her candidacy for the post of President of the Republic of Iraq, Sunday. “I announce my candidacy for the post of President of the Republic of Iraq in accordance with the Iraqi constitution,” Abdul-Wahid said …

Siemens nears multi-billion deal in Iraq

FRANKFURT: German engineering group Siemens is working on a deal worth up to €9 billion ($10.6 billion) to supply energy generation technology to Iraq, business daily Handelsblatt reported, citing government and industry sources. Siemens chief executive …

Iraq opens customs checkpoints on Erbil-Kirkuk, Sulaimani-Kirkuk roads

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq has established two customs checkpoints on the Erbil-Kirkuk and the Sulaimani-Kirkuk roads at the request of Kirkuk’s acting governor Rakkan Saeeid. They will begin collecting taxes from next week. According to Iraqi Prime …

Razzaz stresses need to build economic bloc between Jordan, Egypt and Iraq

AMMONNEWS - Prime Minister Omar Razzaz stressed the strong relations between Jordan, Egypt and Iraq, affirming keenness to develop them in various fields. The Prime Minister stressed the need build an economic bloc based on integration between the three …

Is the party over for Iraq’s Islamic Dawa?

By Fariq Habib The Islamic Dawa was founded in 1957, only coming to power in Iraq after almost 50 years as a banned opposition party. It has clung to power for 13 years – a period marked by failure and internal, regional, and international rivalries. Now …

Iraq appreciates Iran's support for its support

He made the remarks in a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi, IRNA reported. In the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties as well as security and political situation in Iraq, especially the issue of water. …

Siemens Nears Multi-Billion Euro Deal in Iraq - Daily

Siemens Pushes for Major New Iraq Electricity Deal

By John Lee. German business newspaper Handelsblatt reports that Chancellor Angela Merkel has personally intervened with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to persuade the Iraq Government to sign a major contract with Siemens to upgrade the country’s …

Report: Iraq Not Allowing Turkish Troops Back to Bashiqa

TEHRAN (FNA)- A government-affiliated think tank in Baghdad reported that Iraq has refused to allow Turkish troops back into the Arab country following a leave from their bases. According to Al-Nahrain Center for Strategic Studies, the move is in line …