FeaturedOil & GasIraq’s rising oil exports to 2.8 mn bpd shows optimismPritam BordoloiNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020 The country had exported 2.613 million bpd of oil and its revenue had reached $3.43 billion in September... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasIraq in discussion with Total to invest in two gas projectsWebAdminOctober 26, 2020 by WebAdminOctober 26, 2020 Iraq wants to cut down on its gas imports... Read more
EnergyFeaturedPetronas mulls exiting Gharraf oilfield in Iraq: CEOPritam BordoloiOctober 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 19, 2020 The oil giant operates the Gharraf oilfield with a 45 percent stake... Read more
BankingFeaturedThe National Bank of Iraq sees growth despite the pandemicInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 2, 2020 The National Bank of Iraq ranks first in the country in terms of growth in customer deposits and net credit facilities... Read more
FinanceQi Card transforms Iraq’s financial system using electronic paymentsInternational Finance DeskDecember 19, 2019January 7, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 19, 2019January 7, 2020 Qi Card aims to provide identity management to government and citizens in a fast and secure manner... Read more
Oil & GasIraq, Kuwait sign agreement for joint technical oil field studyPritam BordoloiAugust 7, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 7, 2019 The contract will study options to develop and exploit the oil fields on the border between Iraq and Kuwait... Read more
EnergySiemens ‘can win large part’ of $14 bn Iraq electricity dealsInternational Finance DeskMay 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 1, 2019 Siemens plans to increase Iraq’s power production capacity by 50% by building new plants and upgrading existing ones... Read more
BankingIraq’s GDP to grow 151% between 2011 and 2020: ReportInternational Finance DeskMarch 23, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2018February 27, 2020 Iraq remains a centre for development of banking services, particularly due to its vast economy and industry challenges such as access to bank branches or ATM machines, say banking experts... Read more
Oil & GasNIOC, Zarubezhneft to develop two oilfields, reports Iranian state TVInternational Finance DeskMarch 19, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 19, 2018February 27, 2020 Situated in western Iran, the two oilfields Aban and Paydar-e Gharb are expected to produce 48,000 barrels per day... Read more
EconomyNew $1.485 billion package to support IraqInternational Finance DeskJanuary 6, 2017 by International Finance DeskJanuary 6, 2017 Expected to help counter cost of war, low oil prices... Read more