by Hamza Mustafa | Feb 17, 2015 | Middle East
Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—The office of Iraq’s prime minister called for greater Arab investment in Iraq on Monday, saying Arab firms should break the “monopoly” held by Turkish and Iranian companies, on the same day Iran’s vice-president began a three-day official...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 26, 2013 | Business
Baghdad, Reuters—In the past month, bombs exploding down the street from Fawzy Hassan’s snack shop in central Baghdad have frightened away many customers, and those who do still come to stock up on fruit, potato chips and candy are spending less than before....
by Takema Sakamoto | Feb 9, 2013 | Opinion
Based on its rich natural resources and huge market potential, Iraq’s economic prospects seem promising. Its population, currently 32 million, is forecasted to increase by over 3 percent annually, which will create a larger number of future consumers. Its gross...
