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Barham Salih elected as new president of Iraq, Abdul Mahdi as PM
Prime minister must be Shiite Arab, parliament speaker Sunni Arab, president a Kurd
Unrest intensifies in Basra; Iraqi PM says investigation will be opened
Protesters stormed Iranian consulate, attacked Basra airport with three Katyusha rockets
Shoukry meets Allawi after Al-Sisi, affirming Egypt’s support for new Iraqi government
Foreign minister also headed to Nouakchott to attend 31st AU summit meetings
Output from Iraq’s Siba gas field begins with 25-30m cubic feet per day
Production operations from Siba gas field in Iraq, which the General Petroleum Corporation (GPC) owns 15% of, began a few days ago. An official at the GPC told Daily News Egypt that the initial production ranges from 25-30m cubic feet of gas per day, along with some condensates produced from the field. The official pointed …
EgyptAir resumes flights to Erbil, Iraq
Company suspended flights to Erbil after Kurdistan independence referendum
The Iraq war fuelled the destruction of the Middle East
Fifteen years after it started, the Iraq war has nearly destroyed the country, one of the most prosperous in the Middle East, and destabilised the whole region by intensifying internecine and religious conflicts and giving rise to new and violent groups. And the human and material costs of the war keep mounting. In addition to …
Egypt to receive second oil shipments from Iraq in two weeks
Egypt will receive a second shipment of Iraqi crude oil of 2m barrels in two weeks. An official at the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) told Daily News Egypt that the agreement with the Iraqi side includes the supply of 2m barrels every two months for a year, on soft terms of payment and a …
EPROM receives two offers to operate, maintain projects in Iraq, Kuwait
Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM) received two offers to operate natural gas production and processing at Ciba field in Iraq, as well as the operation and maintenance of industrial water treatment units at Al-Zour field in Kuwait. EPROM Chairperson and CEO Amgad El-Ahmady said that the company has signed memoranda of understanding and technical …
Shoukry, Al-Abadi discuss Egypt’s contribution to Iraq reconstruction
During his participation at Munich Security Conference, Shoukry held about 20 meetings
Egypt condemns Kabul terror attack
Al-Azhar calls for exerting greater international efforts to combat terror groups
Export Development Fund boosts shipping cost to Iraqi and Libyan markets by 50%: Kabil
This decision will increase exports to both markets by up to 25%, says minister of trade and industry
Egypt pulls out Arab Labour Organisation candidate in favour of Iraq
Iraq similarly pulls out its candidate for leading the UNESCO in favour of Egypt’s candidate
Shoukry asserts Egypt’s support for Iraq in countering terrorism
Iraqi television earlier announced the victory over IS militants in Mosul
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Al-Sisi supports national reconciliation, efforts to fight terrorism in Iraq
Al-Hakeem met with Abdul Aal and agreed on boosting their parliamentary relations
Islamic State broadcasts footage of Cairo Church attacker, promises more attacks
In response to the video that promoted hostility towards Copts, an observatory affiliated with the Dar Al-Ifta warns Egyptians of “malicious IS propaganda that seeks to incite sectarian strife”
Two-state solution only possibility for Palestinians and Israelis: UN Secretary-General
António Guterres met with President Al-Sisi in Cairo and said Egypt is a central player in finding a solution to regional problems
Could Saudi challenges become Iraqi opportunities for Egypt?
In the 1970s, the alliance between Egypt and Saudi Arabia was formed as a result to the countries’ mutual interests and threats. The ties between the two countries were stronger than ever, especially after Egypt had led the Arab participation in the international coalition against former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in the early 1990s, after …
Terrorist attacks in Baghdad are crimes against humanity: HRW
A series of terrorist attacks hit Iraq over the past few weeks, and most of them were claimed by IS
Iraq to start exporting 1m oil barrels a month to Egypt: Iraqi ambassador to Cairo
Egyptian companies to contribute to reconstruction process after expelling IS
US commander signals new advance against IS in Iraq’s Mosul
US lieutenant colonel Stuart James said Iraqi forces would resume their push against Islamic State forces in Mosul in the coming days. US troops are to be deployed closer to the front line
Al-Sisi offers condolences to Putin over slain ambassador in Turkey
The Egyptian president also discussed terrorism with several country leaders this week
Iraqi Shia cleric Al-Sadr implores Egypt, Saudi Arabia to strive for unity with Iran
The prominent cleric called for protection of holy places across the Islamic world and made some bold suggestions as to how this could be achieved
Dar Al-Ifta warns against possible prosecution against Sunnis in Iraq
In the last months, joint forces including Shi’a paramilitary groups ousted IS troops
Egyptian products to be sold in 275 outlets in Iraq’s Kurdistan: Industry and Foreign Trade Ministry
Egyptian companies will showcase their products for free for the first two years
Egyptian companies to export $12m worth of goods to Iraqi market: Trade Minister
Egyptian exports to the Iraqi market amounted to $782m in 2014 and $470m in 2015
Iraqi military discovers mass grave near Mosul
Some 100 decapitated bodies have been discovered on the outskirts of Mosul, said Iraq’s army.
Mosul: the last stand for ‘Islamic State’ in Iraq
In a rare speech, the militant group’s chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has called for fighters to stand their ground in Mosul.
Joint projects with Iraq in oil, drilling activities under study: Petroleum Ministry
The minister is currently visiting Iraq, discussed potential partnership with Iraqi prime minister
EGPC signs partnership with Kuwait Energy for 15% of Iraq’s Seba gas field
Petrojet to carry out work on project for $200m
Egypt expresses solidarity with Iraq’s battle for Mosul
The battle for liberation may carry on for three weeks; Mosul residents are at risk of mass slaughter, says expert on current Islamic movements