ArabianBusiness.com - Middle East Business News
Tuesday, 02 December 2008 08:32 UAE time

YOUR DIRECTORY /

Government of Iraq

Main Category: Government (Federal)
Country : Iraq


* Helps you to create an " Email Alerts " for this company.

ALL STORIES LIST


Iraq to sell Saddam Hussein's luxury yacht

Late Iraqi dictator's pleasure vessel has been put on the market for $34.5mn.

read more »

Iraq buys 200,000 t of Russian wheat from Glencore

Last year Iraq became the largest customer of US wheat ahead of Nigeria.

read more »

Kuwait sees Iraq budget surplus, wants debt repaid

Foreign minister makes comments on sensitive issue of $15-16bn Saddam-era loans.

read more »

15 killed in Iraq bomb blasts

At least 38 wounded in attacks, mostly in Baghdad, which US military says bear hallmark of Al-Qaeda.

read more »

IOC lifts Iraq's Beijing Olympics ban

Seven-member team will be allowed to compete after emergency talks in Switzerland.

read more »

Spate of suicide attacks in Iraq kill at least 56

UPDATE 1: Scores of people wounded in attacks, which follow relative lull in violence.

read more »

Audit finds millions wasted in Iraq reconstruction contract

Millions wasted on army contract to build Iraq security facilities.

read more »

Jordan plans regional railway, oil link with Iraq

Jordanian government seeks $6bn from donors to link Saudi, Syria and Iraq.

read more »

Iraq election delay due to legal wrangling

Provincial elections due in October hit as voting bill faces rejection by Presidency Council.

read more »

Turkey allows Iraqi oil export restart after payment

Oil exports through Ceyhan pipeline worth $52mn a day, amount to 430,000 barrels.

read more »

Iraq's parliament passes poll law, Kurds walk out

Kurds dispute legality of arrangements for oil-rich province of Kirkuk.

read more »

Al-Maliki tells Germany Iraq is open for business

Iraq has $75bn in funds this year thanks to oil revenues, says finance minister.

read more »

Suicide claim over kidnapped Brit - video

Group who captured five Brits in Iraq releases 'distressing' video message.

read more »

Investors flood Iraq with project deals

Iraq's new gov't investment agency receiving proposals worth tens of billions of dollars.

read more »

Suicide bombers target Iraqi security forces, kill 37

Worst casualties at army base where 28 die when two bombers target crowd of recruits.

read more »

US, Iraq 'committed' to military deal

Nations to strike deal on the status of US troops in Iraq before the end of Bush presidency.

read more »

Kuwait, Iraq to discuss Gulf War reparations

Officials to discuss reparations for invasion, occupation in 1990, says news agency.

read more »

US insists Iraqi withdrawal still on cards

Talks continue on withdrawal of US forces from Iraq despite row over exit date.

read more »

Iraq to reject US deal without pullout timetable

Proposal turned down by US, which wants 'timeframes' not 'hard dates' for withdrawal.

read more »

Iraq looks to other Arab states to wipe debt

Gov't expects UAE move to cancel $7bn of debt will spur countries in region to follow suit.

read more »

Timetable for US withdrawal from Iraq on cards

Iraqi PM raises prospect of setting timetable as part of talks over security pact.

read more »

UAE wipes Iraq slate clean to tune of $7bn

Emirates also names envoy to Baghdad during visit by Iraq's premier Nuri Al-Maliki to Gulf state.

read more »

UAE names ambassador to Iraq

UAE cabinet names its man in Iraq during two-day visit to region by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Malaki.

read more »

Iraq 'key route' in global drugs trade

Authorities warn criminal gangs are exploiting Iran border, channelling goods to MENA and Europe.

read more »

Iran warns of 'fierce' response if attacked

Oil minister warns of reprisal, radically higher oil prices if attacked, but also signals progress with West.

read more »

Jordan king to visit Iraq 'soon'

King Abdullah II plans to become first Arab head of state to visit war-torn nation since 2003 war.

read more »

Iraq to sue firms over oil-for-food scandal

Gov't to file lawsuits against group of companies and individuals in US courts.

read more »

Baghdad bomb kills Iraqis, Americans

Bomb kills 10 people including US gov't employees, soldiers at council meeting in Sadr City.

read more »

US, Iraqi presidents plan talks

Bush and Iraqi President Jalal Talabani to try forge deal on US military presence in Iraq.

read more »

Court postpones verdict on fate of Saddam super-yacht

Yacht equipped with swimming pools, mosque, missile launcher and mini-sub.

read more »

PM urges Iraqis to come home

Nuri Al-Maliki asks Iraqi doctors, other professionals to return home to 'help rebuild' war-torn nation.

read more »

Iraq seeks 'massive' oil development

Iraqi gov't planning to increase production by an average of four million barrels per day - report.

read more »

US pact 'eternal slavery' for Iraq

Leading Shi'ite cleric denouces proposed security deal to keep US troops in Iraq past 2008.

read more »

Four oil majors return to Iraq

Western oil companies close to signing contracts with Iraqi gov't, first time in 36 years.

read more »

Female bomber injures Iraq football fans

At least 25 wounded after woman blows herself up as fans celebrate victory.

read more »

Talks over future of US troops in Iraq deadlocked

PM Al-Maliki says talks at stalemate due to US demands that encroach on Iraqi sovereignty.

read more »

Gulf states eye Iraq role to counter Iran

Growing awareness among states that only engagement will stop growing influence of Islamic republic.

read more »

Iran leader warns Iraq PM over US troops

Khamenei says contined presence of US troops Iraq's 'fundamental problem'.

read more »

Iraq vows not be used as platform to attack Iran

PM Al-Maliki tries to allay fears over deal that could keep US in Iraq past 2008.

read more »

Iraqi PM in Tehran amid US troops controversy

Mooted deal to allow US long-term military presence in Iraq overshadows visit.

read more »

Kurds in fresh push to break Iraq oil law deadlock

Negotiations to iron out differences over federal law to start 'soon', official says.

read more »

Iraq World Cup dreams saved at last minute

Fifa reinstates national football team after Iraqi gov't clarifies IFA had never been sacked.

read more »

World gathers in Stockholm for Iraq crisis summit

International community to assess situation at conference on war-torn country.

read more »

Iraq World Cup dreams in tatters

Fifa suspension could force Iraq to forfeit key Australia qualifier, torpedoing entire qualifying campaign.

read more »

Iraq replaces oil chiefs in major shake-up

Gov't tightens grip on industry in southern Iraq in run-up to key provincial elections.

read more »

Iraq claims to have more oil than Saudi Arabia

WEFME: Deputy PM says foreign firms are lining up to invest in war-ravaged economy.

read more »

Iraq's first lady narrowly escapes bomb attack

Wife of President Talabani unhurt, but four bodyguards wounded.

read more »

Pentagon plays down report of new Iran war plan

US military has not embarked on new planning for war, chief spokesman says.

read more »

Iraq bloodshed in April kills 1,073

Fierce fighting between security forces and Shi'ite militants add to spiralling death toll, officials say.

read more »

Iraqi PM lays down conditions for peace with Al-Sadr

Nuri Al-Maliki calls for militia to hand in weapons and not to interfer with authorities.

read more »

Massive pipeline explosion accident, says US

US military denies bomb caused explosion south of Baghdad that injured eight workers.

read more »

Iraq sets oil majors contract ultimatum

Gov't may drop oil service deals with firms if they fail to sign contracts by June, oil minister says.

read more »

Iraq calls on Gulf to wipe debt

Gov't asks for Gulf state to waive tens of billions of dollars in compensation for 1990 invasion of Kuwait.

read more »

Gulf neighbours failing Iraq - PM

Nuri Al-Maliki rebukes neighbouring states for not doing enough to strengthen ties with country.

read more »

UN playing 'constructive' role in Iraq

Top political adviser says agency is working to 'build a peaceful and prosperous' nation.

read more »

Iraq's Al-Sadr warns of 'open' war

Hardline iraqi Shi'ite cleric warns US and Iraqi forces to stop crackdown against his loyalists.

read more »

Iraq urges Gulf states to drop debts

Minister calls on neighbours to forgive billions owed from loans and upgrade diplomatic representation.

read more »


EMIRATES ID DOWNLOAD

READER COMMENTS

  1. UAE blocks low-paid workers from driving - report 16
    01 Dec ' 08 at 18:53
    Are the authorities considering Nurses as menial workers? No wonder then that large numbers of Graduate Nursing professionals are...  More »
  2. $95bn Satwa redevelopment delayed 3
    01 Dec ' 08 at 21:09
    You suggest Jumeira Gardens will stretch 150kms south of Shk Zayed Road. That would take you well into Abu Dhabi.I don't think even...  More »
  3. Property correction sooner, steeper than anticipated 3
    01 Dec ' 08 at 17:00
    I saw when people went from poor to rich in this country in a matter of weeks, i saw the rich getting poor agian in a matter of...  More »
Read all user comments >

BUSINESS FEATURES

Science of success

Sir Christopher Evans on his new venture, where he aims to make Qatar a regional centre for medical science.

Time-honoured winners

Arabian Business profiles the winners of the 2008 Rolex Awards for Enterprise held in Dubai.

Caught in the trap

With repossessions looming large on the horizon, Alex Delmar-Morgan reports on what the banks need to do.

BUSINESS INTERVIEWS

Catch me if you can

EXCLUSIVE: Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra talks to Arabian Business about what he plans to do next.

JP Morgan seeks growth in KSA market

Ghassan Abdul Karim explains why the kingdom is a crucial part of the company jigsaw in the Gulf.

A gem of a guy

Sevan Biçakçi's dreams of being an Ottoman Sultan's concubine has inspired his jewelry pieces.

MORE FROM ARABIANBUSINESS.COM