Kurds building bridge to link region with Syria
May 5, 2013
Iraqi Kurdish authorities are constructing a bridge over the Tigris River to link their region with Syria, a statement said.
The statement by the Kurdish northern Province of Dahouk said the bridge was to facilitate movement of people and commodities between their region and Syria.
The bridge will replace the Peshkhabour crossing, which has so far regulated the flow of goods and people between the sides, mainly through small boats.
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Violence destroyed industry in restive province
May 5, 2013
The violence that swept Iraq in the aftermath of the 2003-U.S. invasion has destroyed the industrial base in the Province of Diyala, a senior provincial official has said.
Abdulhusain al-Shammari, head of Diyala’s municipality, said there were 85 major factories which were burned, ransacked or looted after the U.S. invasion.
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Will Baghdad's metro come to light soon?
May 5, 2013
Baghdad’s metro was the subject of most talks lately since it was discussed in the first International Conference for Technology and Communication Engineering in Baghdad’s University of Technology. Many consider that this project will be a solution to transportation and traffic problems in the city while officials confirm the possibility of conveying it to specialized authorities to implement it by the end of this year.
“Baghdad Metro is a project designed in 1981 and at the time we all heard of it. The project still exists and soon it will be conveyed to specialized...
UAE company obtains major investment opportunity in north of Iraq
May 5, 2013
The UAE Emaar Properties Company attained great investment opportunity estimated by $ three billions to establish touristic project in Dokan district in north of Iraq.
Former Transportation Minister, Amir Abdul Jabaar mentioned in his page on social media (Facebook) “The UAE Emaar Properties Co. got major investment opportunity reaches $ three billions to establish"...
Covidien Announces 2013 Guidance and Provides Historical Financial Statements Adjusted for Discontinued Operations
May 5, 2013
Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced revised 2013 guidance and released historical financial statements adjusted for the upcoming expected discontinued operations, reflecting the planned spin-off of its Pharmaceuticals business. These adjusted financial statements cover"...
Official: Iran Ready to Help Iraq in Social, Welfare Fields
May 5, 2013
Head of Iran's State Welfare Organization Homayoun Hashemi voiced Tehran's readiness to share its experiences with Iraq in social and welfare fields, rehabilitation of the handicapped in particular.
Hashemi made the remarks in a meeting with representative of the Iraqi Embassy in Iran, Fazel al-Shani, here on Saturday.
During the meeting, Hashemi pointed to the proximity and close relations of Iran and Iraq, and said, "The welfare organization is ready to provide Iraq with its experiences in the social domain, specially in the rehabilitation of physically- and mentally-impaired...
4,500 delegates attend Africa Global Business Forum 2013
May 2, 2013
Business leaders urged Africa to realise its full potential and work with Dubai to harness the power of its key sectors, at the Africa Global Business Forum 2013, held under the attendance and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Over the two-days, more than 4,500 attendees came together to discussed"...
General Cable Reports First Quarter Results within Management’s Range of Expectations Led by Acquisitions and Base Businesses in North America
May 2, 2013
General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC), one of the most globally diversified industrial companies, reported today results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2013. Each of the Company’s three reportable segments performed as expected to start the year led by acquisitions and solid results in North America’s base businesses. Excluding certain items, adjusted earnings per share of $0.23 and adjusted operating income of $46.2 million were within management’s range of expectations for the first quarter of 2013."...
Silanis Recognized as a Leader in Electronic Signatures, Says Independent Research Firm
May 2, 2013
Silanis Technology today announced that Forrester Research Inc. has recognized Silanis as a Leader in e-signatures in the firm’s report The Forrester Wave™: E-Signatures, Q2 2013. The report states, “Silanis is the strongest vendor with both an on-premise and cloud offering.”
Silanis was among the select companies that Forrester invited to participate"...
Addivant Transaction Completed – New Ownership, Name and Expansion Plans Announced
May 2, 2013
With its purchase by SK Capital finalized today, the global leader in specialty additives unveiled a new corporate identity and announced plans for expansion, a broader product offering and increased emphasis on innovation. AddivantTM, the former Antioxidant and UV Stabilizer Solutions business of Chemtura Corporation, will operate as an independent portfolio company of SK Capital.
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