Thread: Iraq/Dinar News. 09/05 to 01/14/07

We needed milestones...here is one of the first!!!!

A milestone for Iraq | Iraq Updates

02 November 2006 (Gulf Daily News)
Bahrain has been chosen by Iraq to host its first overseas trade show next year, centring round its $100 billion rebuilding programme.Gulf Iraqi Expo (GIX) will be held from March 24 to 26 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.

The expo is being organised by the Iraqi Ministry of Trade - State Company for Iraqi Fairs and I-vision for PR and Media, in association with Bahrain-based Magnum Events and Exhibitions Management (MEEM), a division of Magnum Holdings Group.

It is the first overseas trade show organised by the Iraqi government, said Iraqi Ambassador to Bahrain Ghassan Muhsen Hussain.

"We have chosen Bahrain to hold the first show because of the long-standing brotherly relations between our two countries," he told a Press conference at the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel.

"Bahrain has been at the forefront of Gulf states offering its assistance to war-torn Iraq, especially in the areas of health, banking and finance.

"We are also convinced that Bahrain, which is at the centre of financial and economic activities in the region, is the ideal choice for such a major event of our government."

Mr Hussain said his government had allocated a rebuilding budget of more than $33bn for next year, in addition to more than $18bn in international donations.
"However, the total requirement for reconstruction of Iraq is estimated at $100bn," he said.

Magnum Holdings Group and Unitag Group chairman Jamil Wafa said the show, which has been endorsed by Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), would attract some of the leading companies in the region.

"It will pave the road towards co-ordination and huge investments. It is a milestone in Iraq's progress towards new business opportunities," he said.

"More than 12,000 attendees from Iraq and the Gulf region, with more than 900 brand names, will meet 300 decision-makers from the Iraqi government, representing 28 Iraqi ministries.

"It will cover all governmental and private sectors in Iraq and more than 1,250 businesspeople will be able to directly interact and achieve business agreements."

Mr Wafa, who thanked the show organisers for choosing Bahrain to host such a mega event, said they would meet Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro today.

They will also meet BCCI chairman Dr Esam Fakhro on Saturday.

I-Vision Group chief executive officer Murtada Kamal said the facilities and hospitality offered to Iraqi people from public and private sectors in Bahrain, especially in travelling and visa permissions, made Bahrain one of their most favoured Arab countries.

"Bahrain's reputation as a liberal and modern Gulf state has made it a favourite place for travellers in the region," he said.

"Due to its strategic location, in the middle of the Gulf countries, it is easier for people in Iraq to travel to and from Bahrain."

Mr Kamal said hundreds of exhibitors from around the GCC countries and other parts of the world would take part in GIX.

In addition to the majority of private exhibitors, most Iraqi government agencies (ministries and organisations) will also exhibit and be available to answer questions for both exhibitors and attendees, he said.

As part of the trade show, the GIX management will be organising a business conference aimed at providing information and educational modules to participants.

Featured speakers will include foreign experts on industrial and trade sectors, Iraqi ministers of trade, industry, finance, agriculture, oil and planning, and representatives from the Coalition Provisional Authority, and official representatives from the Kurdistan region.

l The Iraqi Ambassador yesterday said that an air-transport agreement will be signed with Bahrain soon, to start flights between Manama and Baghdad before the year-end.

Originally Posted by lndmn_01

Only the new currency on the 13th part. I put very little value into what she has to say, just wondering if anyone else had heard anything...

NOT new currency as in reprint but as in NEW VALUE!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW that happening on the 13th will BLOW EVERYBODYS mind at IIF.

I hope for the 10th because its.......

SGS BIRTHDAY

put in an order for 500,000 today at chase bank elkhart ind. they almost sold it to me at their buy price! lol I corrected them so i wouldnt have problems later..hopefully will be able to pick it up tommorrow, this is if they were actually able to put it thru..you can tell their very new at this.. heres to our reval b4 the elections!!

Adster:


You mentioned that the Iraq Gov handed out 10K dinar last year during EID. Is the corect? If it is, then this year would be a follow to last years gift and the people wouldn't expect anything else to happen with the value of the "gift" since they already had this experience last year. Am I correct?

Originally Posted by lndmn_01

The latest from StephanieF over at IIF...


You all can't wait until the 13th? Too busy waiting for Forex to open on Sunday at 5?
And Skier you have alot of nerve to state don't put much into this, this coming from a guy who spoke to the IMF and they told him there would be no lop. How do you feel about a new currency on the 13th?

Armitage acknowledges Aust's 'heavy burden' in Iraq. 03/11/2006. ABC News Online




Armitage acknowledges Aust's 'heavy burden' in Iraq

The former US deputy secretary of state Richard Armitage says no one would fault Australia if it decided to withdraw its troops from Iraq.

But the Federal Government has warned Labor that pulling out would damage the alliance with the US.

Protesters greeted several senior US officials at a dinner at Old Parliament House in Canberra last night.

Inside, the Defence Minister Brendan Nelson's target was the Labor Party.

"Friendships count for something," he said.

"Anyone who thinks that prematurely leaving Iraq, the United States and the United Kingdom would not do damage to our relationship with those countries is in my opinion delusional."

Mr Armitage says no one would begrudge Australia if it decided to withdraw its troops from Iraq.

"No one would fault the fact that Australia has carried a heavy burden, for which the United States and I'm sure Iraqi citizens are really grateful," he said.

Mr Armitage used the occasion to praise the alliance, especially over the war in Iraq.

"I know these are neuralgic issues, they are neuralgic issues in my country too," he said.

"But these men and women are doing the Lord's work, they're standing up for freedom, they're trying to do the right thing and I for one would be very remiss if I didn't thank the Australian people and the Government for their participation."

Mr Armitage says the alliance needs work.

"We've got to each of us get up every day and commit ourselves to do what we can do, whether you're an Australian or an American, to make that alliance better," he said.

Labor's foreign affairs spokesman Kevin Rudd dismissed Dr Nelson's criticism.

"Some might argue it was delusional to go to war in Iraq without a plan for the post war period," he said.

"We in the Labor Party have never had a view that an alliance equals automatic compliance."

Originally Posted by Socata 850

Adster:


You mentioned that the Iraq Gov handed out 10K dinar last year during EID. Is the corect? If it is, then this year would be a follow to last years gift and the people wouldn't expect anything else to happen with the value of the "gift" since they already had this experience last year. Am I correct?

YES people did get it last year but it was worth ALOT MORE then this year. You will have to do a search to find the link.

But this year people were "suppose" to receive it before the holiday but it was delayed - that's the mystery that we don't have all the clues yet. Did they delay because of an RV? right now if they hand it to them with inflation everything they would be getting 7 bucks. I think delay because they new the RV was soon.

hope this helps - sorry I don't have the link any more.
Chris

Originally Posted by Socata 850

Adster:


You mentioned that the Iraq Gov handed out 10K dinar last year during EID. Is the corect? If it is, then this year would be a follow to last years gift and the people wouldn't expect anything else to happen with the value of the "gift" since they already had this experience last year. Am I correct?

my thoughts exactly, thats why im looking for total confrimation either way

Originally Posted by Elfwizard

These people at the banks, at the IMF and so on, sound to me like they get ALOT of calls on Dinar. I hope this is not true! If there are so many calling, that means there are way to many investors! This could be the downfall of this investment for sure. Too many people invested, When I bought in there were about 300 people on the only board about Dinar, now there are THOUSANDS on that board alone. I hope I am wrong but we shall see.

The total effect of us individual dinar holders on this investment is like trying to raise the level of the Pacific Ocean by taking a pee in it!! No worries mate!!

The official spokesman of the Islamic Action Organization, Jawad Al-Attar meet

(Voice of Iraq) - 02-11-2006 This issue was sent to a friend

The official spokesman of the Islamic Action Organization, Jawad Al-Attar, head of the Office of integrity meet

He met Professor Jawad Al-Attar, spokesman for the Islamic Action Organization Tuesday morning, the Office of the President impartiality of Judge Radi Radi and discussed with him the efforts of UNHCR and the challenges facing both at the administrative level, and the legal, political and Attar stressed the importance of UNHCR's role in the detection of nails and the elimination of corruption administrative, financial and Attar stressed the need for the Office of the integrity constraints and achievements at the same time to contribute to the restoration of the confidence of the citizens and Tementhm the proper functioning of UNHCR and effective role.

Islamic Action Organization