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The National Investment Commission announced details of Iraq's first investment forum on Tuesday, noting that the forum has strategic objectives to accelerate economic development .
The head of the commission, Haider Makiya, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The upcoming investment forum, which the commission is organizing in coordination with the Iraqi Economic Council and under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister's Office, is the first of its kind since its establishment, and carries strategic goals to accelerate the wheel of economic development in the country ."
He added, "The forum seeks to introduce the 141 available investment opportunities that have received official approvals and are ready to be presented to local, Arab, and foreign companies," noting that "the opportunities cover diverse sectors , including industry, housing, renewable energy, communications, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and others ."
He added, "The forum aims to attract the largest possible number of foreign and Arab companies to participate in infrastructure projects in Iraq, in addition to introducing international expertise to quality projects, in line with the investment law that requires the employment of skilled and unskilled Iraqi workers in projects ."
Makiya pointed out that "the event will be attended by more than 300 international entities, including countries and companies, representing a historic opportunity to showcase Iraq's investment potential ." link
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