Iraq hunting $17 billion missing after US-led invasion
Iraq’s parliamentary committee says about $17 billion stolen as the country seeks help from the UN to recover money
June 20, 2011 10:46Zain Iraq prepares for IPO-newspaper
Kuwait telco giant Zain's Iraqi unit prepares to launch IPO expected to value at $80 million, according to an unnamed source.
June 19, 2011 10:12
Mobile technology, broadband flourish in Iraq Kurdish zone
Kurdish region provides faster Internet, Facebook; No jamming there of mobile phone frequencies by military; Kurdistan saw investment much earlier than rest of Iraq
June 18, 2011 2:42
Bullseye: Most Iraqi private banks hit $85M capital target
22 out of 32 private banks reach $85 million capital target needed to spur banking activity. Banks that fail may have licenses revoked.
June 15, 2011 1:46
Ex-top Iraq financier denounces bank power grab
Former head of Trade Bank says politics behind dismissal; Hussein Al-Uzri faces arrest for bank "violations"; He says PM Maliki's entourage wants to control bank
June 14, 2011 4:33
Digging for trouble: Iraqi tribes pose new challenge for oil firms
Marsh tribesmen want a share in Iraq's oil wealth; Oil firms moving in, some farmers resisting; Compensating landowners is new obstacle facing companies
May 30, 2011 10:04Iraqi Airways assets in Jordan – officials
Friction between Kuwait Airways Corp and Iraqi Airways continue with Kuwait seizing Iraq assets.
May 29, 2011 9:50Iran-Iraq deal signed, Bahrain freezes Iran gas imports
Iran will import gas to Iraq, pending an MoU approval while Bahrain freezes gas imports from Iran, citing Iran's "interference" in the events within the Gulf Arab state.
May 23, 2011 11:04Citi names former US diplomat to run Iraq operations
Third largest US bank focuses on Iraqi financial institutions and public sector.
May 17, 2011 10:05Iran earns $5m in gasoline exports, says agency
Despite the country's continued dependence on gas imports, deals with Iraq have helped total number of gasoline exports to rise to 23 per cent of Iran's total exports.
May 15, 2011 3:45Schlumberger wins contract in Iraq’s W.Qurna
Schlumberger will create new wells as part of the Exxon-led consortium's 20-year development contract with Iraq.
May 9, 2011 1:55
Gulf Keystone eyes profits in Kurdistan exports
Kurdistan continues to see investment as Gulf Keystone considers building a pipeline to commercialise its oil reserves in Iraq. The petroleum company expects profits once exports start.
April 12, 2011 12:37Iraq signs $4bn deals to boost power supply
Two deals worth $4 bln was signed to increase power supply in Iraq, with an emergency plan to provide 16 hours power/day
April 8, 2011 12:09Iraq sees oil output rising to 6.5 mln bpd by 2014
Iraq expects its oil output to more than double to 6.5 million barrels per day by 2014, Oil Minister Abdul-Kareem Luaibi.
March 22, 2011 3:45Iraqis demonstrate over lack of basic services
Iraqis call for better public services.
February 7, 2011 9:40
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24