By John Lee. Washington DC-based lobbying and legal services firm Squire Patton Boggs has reported that it, and partner Edward J. Newberry, will perform work on behalf of the Iraqi Embassy in the United States. In a statement made pursuant to the US's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the company said it may: " .
By John Lee. The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has recently launched a new project to provide medical care for patients with cancer in Iraq. Full statement from QRCS: Within the context of backing the health sector in Iraq, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has recently launched a new project to provide medical care for
By John Lee. The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) has urgently requested U.S. Congressional action to facilitate the reopening of the Iraq-Türkiye pipeline (ITP). In a statement, APIKUR says, "this vital conduit for the KRI's economic well-being has been closed due to political disagreements, which is directly affecting U.S. interests, and the
By John Lee. Italian connectivity services provider Sparkle has announced the expansion of its network footprint to Iraq with the opening of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Erbil, in cooperation with Novel Point, an Iraqi international provider of connectivity and ICT solutions. According to a press release: "The PoP in Erbil leverages Novel
By John Lee. On 6 February 2024, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, welcomed James Goldman, the newly appointed British Consul General to the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani extended his congratulations to Consul General Goldman on his new role and emphasised the KRG's commitment to advancing bilateral ties between the two regions.