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Iraqi trade show highlights business possibilities
Just like the promise tied to the sea of oil that resides below Iraq’s surface, the potential for building new industries in the country is great, yet remains untapped. That potential is not lost on the vendors from 73 companies that attended the Basra Iraq Trade Expo, a four-day international trade exhibition held at the Basra International Airport May 24-27. And while oil didn’t overshadow conversations, there is no question that petroleum-related industries will drive Iraq’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Iraqi Women Take Business into Their Own Hands
In January, we spoke to a number of Iraqi women about the business opportunities that they were opening up for themselves. Here’s a similar story from Southern Iraq. More than fifty Iraqi women met with Soldiers and contractors recently at the Basra Airport to discuss opportunities in business development and business contracting. A large portion of the conference was dedicated to explaining opportunities with Joint Contracting Command – Iraq’s Women-Owned Business Initiative, a program that reserves Department … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
