Economy Economy 2020-07-09 Concerned by Iran-backed militias, Iraqi officials plan to secure borders Iraq announces plans to firmly secure its borders with neighbouring countries over concerns of weapon smuggling by Iran-backed militias. Economy 2020-07-02 Sinjar Silo relaunch to boost Ninawa agriculture, officials say One of the largest grain silos in Ninawa is now operable after six years. Area officials say Sinjar Silo's relaunch will boost the agricultural sector and encourage IDPs to return. Economy 2020-06-30 Iraqi forces support reconstruction efforts The army's military engineering teams have been involved in campaigns to repair infrastructure destroyed during the war on ISIS. Economy 2020-06-29 Syria ends tycoon Makhlouf's duty free contracts The affected companies are mostly owned by Rami Makhlouf, who presides over a business empire that includes mobile operator Syriatel. Economy 2020-06-29 Iraq, World Bank launch support programmes for the poor and unemployed The strategic bilateral plan involves a $200 million loan from the World Bank to support poor, jobless or unskilled individuals. Economy 2020-06-24 Lack of funds impede Ninawa reconstruction efforts Tackling the heavy destruction the province suffered during the war on ISIS requires more funds than the $500 million allocated by the federal government this year, an official says. Economy 2020-06-23 Iraq considers reform plan to rescue economy Faced with a deep shortfall in revenue and plunging oil prices, the government is considering austerity measures and economic reforms. Economy 2020-06-16 Syria's Idlib adopts Turkish lira in place of plummeting pound The move comes amid an unprecedented drop in the value of the Syrian pound and ahead of new US sanctions on the Syrian regime. Economy 2020-06-09 Al-Assad's 20-year rule, from Damascus Spring to pariah Syria experts describe Bashar al-Assad's rule as 'a strategic and economic failure', as the country grapples with skyrocketing prices and rising poverty. Economy 2020-06-09 Ninawa's Hatra district sees flurry of reconstruction activity post-ISIS The district's local administration is executing a campaign to restore services and rebuild destroyed government buildings. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Next
