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Qatari firm unveils ‘landmark’ tourism project Rixos Baghdad

Estithmar signed three agreements worth $7 billion with the National Investment Commission in Iraq earlier this year. Private Qatari firm Estithmar Holding has finalised the preliminary designs for a “landmark”…

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Qatar to collaborate with Iraq for energy projects, minister says

QatarEnergy has already taken significant steps towards strengthening its presence in Iraq’s energy sector. Qatar is in talks with Iraq to take part in oil and gas explorations, a top…

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Qatari firm establishes first healthcare branch in Iraq following unveiling of billions worth of projects

Years of war, including the 2003 US invasion, coupled with the Covid-19 outbreak have challenged Iraq’s health sector. Qatar-based Estithmar Holding has announced the establishment of its subsidiary of Elegancia…

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Qatar’s Estithmar Holding unveils $7 billion Iraq investment projects

The three projects are expected to begin at the end of this year, Estithmar Holding said. Qatar-based Estithmar Holding has signed three agreements worth $7 billion with the National Investment…

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Qatar’s amir to visit Baghdad this week

Baghdad confirmed the Qatari amir will make an official visit to the Iraqi capital this week. Qatar’s amir is set to embark on an official state visit to Baghdad on…

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Qatar’s amir congratulates Iraq’s new prime minister-designate

Iraq has been grappling with a political deadlock since last year’s elections. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated Iraq’s new Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Al Sudani on his…

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Death toll rises as Iraq faces worst political unrest in years following Sadr retirement

Social media users online are expressing their solidarity with the people of Iraq. Tensions have soared in Iraq after influential Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr stepped down from political activities, leading…

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Qatar condemns ‘terrorist’ assassination attempt targeting Iraqi PM

No group claimed the attack as leaders call for calm and restraint. Qatar condemned an assassination attempt that targeted Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi on Sunday, describing it as a…

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Qatar attends Iraq summit urging ‘recovery of stolen funds’

A total of $150 billion were stolen from Iraq since the beginning of the US-led invasion in 2003. Qatar participated in a two-day International Conference for the Recovery of Stolen…

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