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An Interview with Nechirvan Barzani: The Priority is to Achieve Self-Sufficiency within the new Federal Iraq

January 13, 2013

The government of Kurdistan Region is doing everything necessary to achieve self-sufficiency of the Region within the new federal Iraq. Kurdistan Region is well-known for its investment-friendly law thanks to which the Investment Board of Kurdistan has been so far able to attract more than $22 billion of investments since 2006. Mr. Barzani also stresses the importance of understanding and recognition of the difficulties the Region had to overcome in the past.

Brazil Agriculture and Food Brazil Food and Beverage Interviews

Sococo: Leading Coconut Producer and Distributor in Brazil

January 11, 2013

Sococo is a company specialized in the production and distribution of coconut-based products for direct consumption and agricultural substrate. Its President, Emerson de Melo Tenório, presents the company and mentions some of his goals for the coming years.

Alagoas Brazil Tourism Brazil Tourism Interviews

Tourism in Maceio: Ritz Lagoa da Anta Urban Resort

January 10, 2013

Pietro Coelho, Manager at Ritz Lagoa da Anta Urban Resort
Located on the seafront beach Lagoa da Anta, nearby the beaches of Ponta Verde and Jatiuca, the Ritz Lagoa da Anta is the most recognized hotel in Maceio. Pietro Coelho, Manager, presents the hotel and talks about the history of the Ritz Group.

Kurdistan Contracting Kurdistan Contracting Interviews

Kurdistan: Many Sectors Attract Foreign Companies

January 10, 2013

The neighbouring countries do invest because of the proximity to Kurdistan – especially Turkey – and because of the good trading policy with surrounding countries.

Doing Business in Kurdistan Invest in Kurdistan Kurdistan Interviews

Investment in Kurdistan: Detailed Investment Interview-Analysis

January 10, 2013

The latest figures right now show that more or less US $22 billion is the size and scale of committed investment; investment according to what we have in licenses.

Kurdistan Conglomerates Kurdistan Conglomerates Interviews

Zozik Group: Making of the Private Sector Powerhouse

January 9, 2013

Zozik Group started with construction in cooperation with big international companies, especially in the area that was under the supervision of the U.N.

Kurdistan Conglomerates Kurdistan Contracting Kurdistan Interviews

Zagros Group: Exclusive Interview with Delsoz Sherwani

January 9, 2013

We should show investors the capability and potential of Kurdistan. The investment law in Kurdistan is one of the most attractive in the world.

Doing Business in Kurdistan Invest in Kurdistan Kurdistan Interviews

Erbil Chamber of Commerce: Secrets of Doing Business in Kurdistan

January 9, 2013

The cabinet has set the budget for 2013 and it exceeds US $130 billion. We know that our region will receive a 17% share of the budget, minus the sovereign expenses.

Internet in Kurdistan Kurdistan Internet Interviews

Goran Net: Interview with Goran Net

January 9, 2013

Mr. Noori discusses various regulations that could facilitate their operation in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. These regulations include removal of every monopoly and privatization of land lines and cables. Also, there is a great need for a total review of all the 21 licenses issued by the Ministry of Communication. Nevertheless, the fiber-optic network in Kurdistan is witnessing a rapid expansion and progress at the moment.

Iraq Capital Markets Iraq Capital Markets Interviews

Iraq’s Capital Markets | An Overview by Rabee Securities

January 9, 2013

Many investors come to Iraq and ask what they shall invest in while a better question would be what they should not invest in because Iraq is a vast land of investment opportunities. It nevertheless remains difficult to invest in Iraq as it is a very difficult place to operate in; a war-torn country where the financial knowledge equals almost to zero.