Iraq Economy Archives

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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 and US firms to tap into Iraq’s gas industry

Both Qatari and US firms have reportedly submitted technical and commercial offers and expressed interest in investing in Iraq’s gas sector. Qatar and United States-based companies are currently in talks…

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GCC to study Iraq’s ‘ambitious’ $17 billion project connecting Middle East and Europe

If completed, the project would measure 1,200 kilometers and connect Grand Faw Port, south of Iraq, to the north of the Turkish border and Europe. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…

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Qatar’s amir lands in Baghdad for official state visit

The trip’s agenda includes discussions over the consolidation of “fraternal relations between the two countries”. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani landed in Baghdad on Thursday for an…

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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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