Ooredoo expands Iraq's role as global communications hub Iraq's Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with Ooredoo, plans to install new submarine cables in Al-Faw, aiming to boost internet capacity and connectivity across Iraq and Europe. Jul. 19, 2024 News
Kurdistan Region, Qatar Foundation sign MoU for youth development The Kurdistan Region signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar Foundation to develop Kurdish youth as more than 4000 from across the region graduate a six-month intensive program. Jul. 13, 2024 News
Iraq's Development Road: A new gateway for global trade In this X Space titled "Iraq's Development Road: A new gateway for global trade", hosted by The New Region on June 4, 2024, we dive deep into the potential benefits and challenges of the Development Road with our guest speakers, Sardar Aziz and Hamzeh Haddad. Jun. 06, 2024 Listen
New trade infrastructure and route plans in Iraq unsettle Kuwait Recent tensions between Iraq and Kuwait revolve around Kuwait's concerns over the Development Road project's impact on its economic interests and Iraq's assertion of sovereignty over the Grand Faw Port. Sam Mahmoud May. 23, 2024 Opinion
Chinese companies secure stake in Iraq's oil sector Chinese companies take lead in Iraq's fifth and sixth oil licensing rounds, which were convened by the Ministry of Oil over three days in Baghdad. May. 17, 2024 Articles
Development Road best if goes through Kurdistan Region: PM Barzani Prime Minister Barzani advocates for the Development Road project to pass through Kurdish provinces, emphasizing its benefits while engaging with Baghdad. May. 12, 2024 Articles
Anbar's present haunts Baghdad; budget cuts halt reconstruction Anbar province, amid political tensions and financial constraints, emerges as a strategic focal point for reconstruction and investment in Iraq. May. 04, 2024 Articles
Qatar to boost gas output with new mega field expansion: minister Qatar plans to expand its natural gas output from the world's largest reserve, aiming for a capacity of 142 million tonnes per year by 2030. This includes adding 16 million tonnes annually through the "North Field West" project. Saad al-Kaabi, Qatar's Energy Minister, announced the plan to meet global LNG demand, securing long-term contracts with India, Bangladesh, and major energy companies Feb. 25, 2024 News