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Iraq Projects Outlook Report 2021: Analysis of the $376 Billion Pipeline of Major Projects Planned or Underway - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

The "Iraq Projects, H1 2021 - Outlook for Major Projects in Iraq - MEED Insights" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Iraq Projects, H1 2021 - Outlook for Major Projects in Iraq - MEED Insights" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The reality however is that the country's vast potential has been undermined for decades by war, insurrection and sanctions - leaving it to face major political, economic and capacity challenges.
  • Instead, the projects that are more likely to proceed are those which have funding support from international development banks and funds.
  • Recent successful major projects like the Basra refinery upgrade project are examples where direct foreign funding can provide a way forward for much needed infrastructure development in the country.

Modern Day Orson Welles Shahin Solimon Developing The Sixth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Shahin (Sean) Solimon, who has been acknowledged as the first Persian-American actor to play 'Sinbad the Sailor' in an American made film and has been mentioned in conversations as a modern-day Orson Welles, will be developing the title to be commercially appealing and designed for fans of 'sword and sandal' epics.

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  • Shahin (Sean) Solimon, who has been acknowledged as the first Persian-American actor to play 'Sinbad the Sailor' in an American made film and has been mentioned in conversations as a modern-day Orson Welles, will be developing the title to be commercially appealing and designed for fans of 'sword and sandal' epics.
  • "I am very excited and looking forward to developing and extending this Universe of Sinbad the Sailor.
  • I have always been a fan of the Arabian Nights as are many fans around the globe.
  • Solimon is rumored to also be open to developing a series based on the legendary character and wants to create something unique, yet commercially appealing.

EASO publishes a COI report on Iraq: Key socio-economic indicators for Baghdad, Basra and Erbil

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Friday, September 25, 2020

EASO publishes a COI report on Iraq: Key socio-economic indicators for Baghdad, Basra and Erbil

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  • EASO publishes a COI report on Iraq: Key socio-economic indicators for Baghdad, Basra and Erbil
    Today, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) published a Country of Origin Information (COI) Report on Iraq.
  • These reports cover the security situation, key socio-economic indicators in Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil, and targeting of individuals.
  • The report, EASO COI Report Iraq: Key socio-economic indicators .
  • The EASO COI report: Iraq Key socio-economic indicators provides information on key socio-economic indicators in Iraq, focusing on Baghdad, Basra and Erbil.

Connected Technologies Basra promoted to Group Vice President

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Basra has been promoted to Group Vice President, Connected Technologies at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), effective January 2020.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Basra has been promoted to Group Vice President, Connected Technologies at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), effective January 2020.
  • Previously serving as Vice President, Connected Technologies since October 2017, Basra has led TMNA's efforts to enhance the customer's in-vehicle experience.
  • He has overseen the transformation and expansion of the Connected Technologies group as they have pivoted to becoming an agile, product-focused organization.
  • "Since joining Connected Technologies and Toyota Connected, Steve has been instrumental in guiding our vision to deliver amazing and personal connected experiences that will define the future of mobility," said Hicks.

Sicuro Group Chosen by Benaa Al Basra as the Exclusive Operating Partner for Basra's Oil Operations Centre

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Benaa Al Basra has been endorsed by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office to make Basra's Oil Operations Centre (OOC) operational.

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  • Benaa Al Basra has been endorsed by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office to make Basra's Oil Operations Centre (OOC) operational.
  • The OOC has appointed Sicuro Group, a CMC-licenced, Iraq-experienced tracking, communications and information provider as the exclusive operating partner.
  • The Sicuro Group of companies deliver specialist communications, information and procurement solutions to those operating in challenging environments throughout the Middle East, Africa and Eurasia.
  • The Oil Operations Centre (OOC) is the information, incident management and emergency response centre for the Iraqi government's Basra Operations Command (BaOC).