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Iraq's oil exports exceeded 54 million barrels in December

Spokesperson for the Iraqi Oil Ministry on Tuesday said that Iraq's exports of crude oil in December 2008 reached 54.45 million barrels. Aswat Aliraq - 06Jan 11:57GMT
Wailing Shiite pilgrims throng holy Iraq city

Shiites in their hundreds of thousands crowded the streets of Karbala on Tuesday, many beating their own backs with metal chains as the annual Ashura ceremonies began building towards a peak. AFP - 06Jan 10:17GMT
China's CNPC Explores Oilfields In Iraq

State-run China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), the country's largest oil and gas producer, has won the regulatory approval from the Iraqi government to explore oilfields in the Middle East country, Chinese media reported Tuesday. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 06Jan 09:01GMT
Iraqi killed as US troops open fire on car

American troops opened fire and killed a passenger in a car in central Iraq after the vehicle failed to heed warnings to keep its distance from a military convoy, the US military said Tuesday. AFP - 06Jan 08:16GMT
Ur company's sale reach ID 12 billion

The sales of the Ur public company reached ID 12 billion during the past eight months, the director of the information of the company said on Monday. Aswat Aliraq - 06Jan 07:42GMT
Thi-Qar Establishing largest city in Middle East in Nassiriya

The Thi-Qar investment authority signed a memorandum of understanding with a Turkish company to set up the largest industrial city in the Middle East in the city of Nassiriya, the head of the authority said. Aswat Aliraq - 06Jan 05:58GMT
Iraqis to contribute in al-Ahdab oilfield project - Wassit governor

The director of the Chinese Al Waha company, which implements al-Ahdab oilfield, expressed readiness to receive Iraqi workers to contribute in the project's implementation, the governor of Wassit said. Aswat Aliraq - 06Jan 05:43GMT
Iraq signs $70m contract with U.S. company

The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity on Monday said that it has signed a $70 million worth of contract with an American company to purchase five turbines. Aswat Aliraq - 06Jan 05:42GMT
Oil Prices Rise As OPEC 'Eyes' Special Meeting

Oil prices rose back above 47 dollars on Monday as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict raged on and major crude producer Iran said OPEC would hold a special meeting next month. AFP - 05Jan 13:34GMT
US opens new embassy in Baghdad

The United States inaugurated its gigantic new embassy in Baghdad on Monday, ushering in what American officials described as a new era in relations with Iraq nearly six years after it invaded the country. AFP - 05Jan 11:58GMT

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Libyan Airlines rose from an eight-year ban in 1999 to resume its international services. Since then, its rebuilding efforts have included a merger with Al Jamahiriya and in 2007, the Airline raised its paid up capital by 76% to USD136.5 million and ordered 15 airbus aircrafts.

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1	Oil Prices Rise As OPEC 'Eyes' Special Meeting
2	Iraq signs $70m contract with U.S. company
3	ME IPO Activity Declines
4	Iraq's oil exports exceeded 54 million barrels in December
5	Iraq Offers New Intl Tender For Oil, Gas Fields
6	Ur company's sale reach ID 12 billion
7	China's CNPC Explores Oilfields In Iraq
8	Iraqis to contribute in al-Ahdab oilfield project - Wassit governor
9	Wailing Shiite pilgrims throng holy Iraq city
10	Iraqi killed as US troops open fire on car

Companies in Iraq

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Company Name	Country	Industry
Al Khudhairy Group	Iraq	Multi-line
Central Bank of Iraq	Iraq	Central Banks and Monetary Authorities
South Oil Company	Iraq	Oil
Iraqi Telecommunication and Post Company	Iraq	Telecommunications Services
Rafidain Bank	Iraq	Banking
Albilad Islamic Bank	Iraq	Banking
Baghdad Municipality	Iraq	Ministries and Municipalities
Ministry of Communications - Iraq	Iraq	Ministries and Municipalities
Taha and Partners Group	Iraq	Multi-line
Al Emaar Holding Group - Iraq	Iraq	Multi-line

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Project Name	Country	Sector
Ras Tanura Integrated Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex	Saudi Arabia	Oil and Gas
Qatalum Aluminum Smelter	Qatar	Industry
QP - Al Shaheen Refinery	Qatar	Oil and Gas
KNPC - Al Zour Refinery	Kuwait	Oil and Gas
Dubai RTA - Dubai Metro - Purple Line	UAE	Infrastructure
Qatar Foundation - Sidra Hospital	Qatar	Real Estate
WDEPC - Abu Qir Power Plant Expansion - Civil Works	Egypt	Power and Water
ADCO - SAS Field Development	UAE	Oil and Gas
Saadiyat Island Development - Saadiyat Resort and Beach Residences (Phase 1)	UAE	Real Estate
IPIC - Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP)	UAE	Oil and Gas

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5	The Myth of Islamic Finance

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Company Ranking

Ranked by Market Cap | No. of Employees | Total revenue

	Company	Country	Number of Employees
1	Ministry of Electricity - Iraq	Iraq	42,200
2	Iraqi Telecommunication and Post Company	Iraq	22,000
3	South Oil Company	Iraq	18,000
4	State Enterprise for Iraqi Railways	Iraq	12,290
5	State Organisation for Iraqi Ports	Iraq	8,652
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