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Sarmand Group is a well-known company in the Kurdistan region and its roots go back to 1979. Throughout its existence the Group has been involved in different sectors including construction, industry, trading, and it has cooperated with the Government on diferent construction projects. Sarmand Group has also an animal feed factory along with poultry farms. Its latest involvement is related to the oil sector in Iraqi Kurdistan.
New shopping malls are being built throughout the Kurdistan region and the retail sector in the Iraqi Kurdistan is picking up. The retail market is now capable of accommodating international brands and it can thus compete even with the market in Dubai.
International media generalize the security situation in Iraq and thus they are also spreading negative image of the Kurdistan region which is in reality very stable and secure. Mr. Aziz wishes for more international investors coming to the region to experience the situation on the ground. He claims the best investment opportunities lie in agriculture and oil and gas of Kurdistan.
Rehab Company is a holding company which grew out of a smaller Pola Group, following the transformation within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Rehan Company is involved in housing, tourism and industry-related projects in different cities throughout the Kurdistan Region, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Mosul, Ramadi, Tikrit, Basrah and Fallujah.
Korek Telecom is a big player in Iraq with a nationwide coverage. Korek’s market share now stands at 15.7%. The Iraqi telecom operator offers the best quality and price. Also, a year ago Orange and Agility became Korek’s partners, bringing in finance and know-how. Mrs. Gebara also discusses the 3G connection in Iraqi Kurdistan and the story of Korek going IPO.
Ricardo de Sá Vieira, from Rondônia’s Society of Ports and Waterways, explains the role of SOPH and mentions some of the characteristics of the port of Porto Velho. He also discusses investment projects and opportunities.
Pedro José Bertelli, President of Sindileite (Union of Milk and Dairy Products) gives an overview on the dairy sector in Rondônia and presents his company, Laticínios Rolim de Moura, mentioning its history, vision for the future and challenges to be faced.
Basilio Leandro from SETUR talks about tourism in Rondônia and the Amazon, explaining his vision and discussing some of the challenges for the future of the sector. He also talks about the impacts of the World Cup 2014 and indicates some investment opportunities.
Salaei Group consists of different companies working in various fields such as construction, general trading or agriculture. Mr. Hasan highlights the fact that foreign companies investing into Kurdistan are primarily bringing in new expertise and technology. Salaei Group has already successfully imported construction technology from Germany, the UK or Italy.
Newroz group is a regional telecom group. When Newroz Telecom began their operation in 2005 the internet penetration rate was almost zero. Newroz Telecom was the first company to interconnect Iraq around the world and replace the old connections. Following the recent negative experience in Iraq, Newroz Telecom is now focusing on Kurdistan only. The company plans to deploy 4G (LTE) all over the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
