Banque Libano-Francaise to open a branch in Baghdad
In order to implement its expansion strategy outside of Lebanon, Banque Libano-Francaise (BLF) announced the opening of its first branch ...
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Value of global gold demand hits record high of $236 billion in 2012
In value terms, gold demand in 2012 was $236.4 billion, an all-time high, the World Gold Council reported in its ...
Iraq bought 24.1 tons of gold last year
International Gold Council disclosed a report that Iraq bought 24.1 tons of gold during 2012, according to news published by ...
Alstom signs $1.5 billion Baghdad monorail contract
French firm Alstom has reportedly signed a $1.5-billion deal with the Iraqi authorities for the design and construction of a ...
Kurdistan region of Iraq to double power generation by 2015
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is planning to double its total power generation capacity from 3,000KW to 6,000KW by the end ...
Iraq to construct a $150 million hotel in Baghdad
Baghdad is expected during the first quarter of this year to start the construction of its $150 million tourist hotel ...
Qatar Airways expands network in Iraq
Qatar Airways has introduced its latest gateway in the Republic of Iraq with the launch of scheduled flights to the ...
Iraq's ports record highest-ever returns
Revenues from Iraqi ports reached $30 million in December 2012, the highest monthly yield in their history. Meanwhile, the Ministry ...
Iraq to build medical city in Baghdad
The Iraqi government has announced that work has begun on a $350-million project to build an integrated, modern medical complex ...
Iraq to harness solar, wind power
A project to generate electricity from solar energy and wind in 15 remote Iraqi cities is now under way, according ...
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