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After confirming nearly announcement of 3 rd package of MIM

investment profiles MIM deputy minister for development and

investment affairs declares that there are several investment offers

at the Iraqi industry:

Engineer Adel Kareem deputy minister of industry and minerals for development and

investment affairs announced that there are several offers of various global companies to

invest in Iraqi industry following. The MIM declaration of its 2nd package of plants

rehabilitation programmer based on production sharing or partnership with Specialized

international companies pursuance to the law of companies no 22 of 1997 .there were (22)

companies from 5 industrial sectors i.e. engineering constructive textile, chemical one

petrochemical, food and drag industries during a press conference. Mr. Deputy Minister

stated that a specialized committee in MIM was formed to study. The tenders upon which

offers were presented that will be closed on June 10, 2008.

Stating that the MIM 2nd investment profiles package announced by H.E. Minister of industry

and minerals in a recent press conference Constitutes a step on MIM plan to develop

industrial sector and the transition to open market economy.

Mr. Deputy minister stressed on the necessity of attracting local, Arab and foreign

investments and capitals to invest and work in Iraq so as to develop economic reality and

eliminate unemployment in Iraq. And that local industry undoubtedly should be supported,

and those investors willing to invest in Iraqi industry should be encouraged, through the

establishment of un profitable investment banks and providing investors with bans at no more

that 2% interest rate and rendering aids and financial exemptions so as to ensure a

coordinated and balanced industrial progress within the development plan expressing

optimism for Iraqi industry development.. Since be stressed that the government support to

industry and industries will con tribute to develop industrial reality in Iraq.

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Mr. Deputy Minister stated that the 3 package of investment profiles is hoped to be

announced three month next concerning the establishment of modern residential complexes

in Iraq. Mr. Deputy Minister emphasized that MIM has got a real plan to build such housing

complexes in both ThiQar and Basrah provinces, but however there are some problems that

hinder the commence of work there due to security conditions, those areas have witnessed

then and some personal and individual accidence over those areas. Referring that the

establishment of housing complexes will save the private sector reality since such complexes

will embrace both Iraq small and medium industries.

Stating that MIM is planning to establish housing complex at every province and district as for

loans given to small project owners at provinces, Mr. Deputy Minister explained that up till

now the industrial development directorate .has granted loans for 1500 industrial projects

referring that small projects are considered essential in absorbing employment in the country.

Mr. Deputy Minister confirmed that the state has to differentiate between major and strategic

industrial project and those small projects as for granting loans. Where there are huge

projects that may absorb hundreds of manpower and scores of machines. And produce

strategic materials so they could not be treated similar to those small limited production

projects.







UR state company sets contract with A Global Company to import

a low pressure station for the electric cable plant:

Ur state company for engineering industries-one of the ministry of industry and minerals state

formations concluded with A Global Company a contract for the supply of a low pressure

station for the electric cable plant.

A responsible resource at the engineering industries sector told MIM- information bureau that

the (398) million I.D. worth contract was concluded within the regions development

allowances for ThiQar province for 2008.

The resource added that (2) billion I.D. were allocated by ThiQar province to rehabilitate the

aluminum and cables plants which one affiliated to the company within the regions

development complementary plant for 2008.

In a related context the resource stated that the company realized 92% of a new cable wires

project (telephone wires) a thigh quality. Since these wines serve to improve telephone

service in Iraq and at a total cost of (9) million and (292) thousand U.S$.

It is worth mentioning that the company is specialized in manufacturing cables. Electric and

telephone wires as well as producing alumina tapes and plates. It endeavors to develop

production through. Upgrading production lines and setting a special plan for future plans.



To real ire self-efficiency and after included with new salary

system, deputy minister of industry and minerals declares SOEs-3

year action plan:

Dr.Sami Rauf AL-Araji, deputy minister of industry and minerals for central activity affairs, has

declared that all MIM (67) state companies employees are included with the new salary

system. Provided that those employees should adhere to work hours and days then achieve

rise in productivity. So that those companies shall be qualified to compete and realize profits

in compensation for salaries and allowances that employees shall acquire.

Leading two widely attended meetings held on Sunday and Monday, June 8, 9, 2008

respectively attended by a number of heads of sectors, directors general and representatives

of SOEs in Baghdad and provinces.

Mr. Deputy Minister stated that those enrolled employees have to. Submit personal written

promise to work seriously and sincerely with no any link with other party in order to be

equalized with their counter parts. Then the company concerned shall in turn under take

providing work chances for its employees at suitable atmosphere. That is represented in the

stable security status especially concerning the hot areas. Through coordination with severity

forces or to choose work locations... as alter natives in case of impossible secured areas.

Mr. Deputy minister reviewed the constant MIM efforts to include all its employees with the

new pay roll system and to equalize self- financed SOEs employees with central-financed

SOEs ones.

Since the cabinet approval on that has been of. and the great support MIM has received from

honorable council of deputies confirming that MIM endeavors currently to get a payment

decision for SOEs employees according to the new salary system starting from January 1,

2008 instead of the ministry of finance decision stating on paying salaries for self- financed

SOES starting from June 1.2008.

Referring that MIM has presented proposals that salaries could be paid as refundable

amounts ten years later with no interest pursuant to Iraq commitments to the international

monetary fund. And the economic reform operation. However Ministry of finance in turns

demanded that MIMSOEs shall realize self- reform within the next- three years- to serve in

developing production.

Mr. Deputy Minister added that MIM laid down UN action document for all its SOEs for 2008,

2009 and 2010 respectively in pursuance to the economic reform so as to achieve self-

sufficiency. Those documents were presented to the cabinet after H.E. Mr. Minister of industry

and minerals have endorsed them... Indicating that MIM has formed a technological trend or

channel for its SOEs for the next 3 years and planned for goals that should be since them one

passed on SOEs policies among those goals. Realization of self- sufficiency at least to leave

central mark policy towards open market economies, as well as to raise SOEs up wards to

the required level, through un aspiring plan that starts with self capacities with the

governmental investment plan and MIM investment profiles that will be offer at for investment

according to the partnership basis in production and pursuant to the law of companies no 22

of 1997.

Clarifying that general directors and management councils of SOEs shall be the legal

responsible for those plans application while MIM shall follow up that application via the

various specialized industrial sectors; consequently they will be audited by special

committees from inside or outside of MIM to follow-up realization of work and the detailed

steps. Referring to the great support hoped to be provided by the 4 drafts presented to the

honorable council of deputy's i.e. national product protection. Consumer protection,

competition and non-monopolization and ISO and prevention of industrial cheating those draft

laws are hoped to be proved after the endorsement of council of deputies thereafter these

lavas will provide a great support to SOEs work so as to make the local product a competitive

in market. Mr. Deputy Minister added that SOEs one permitted for 3 months to arrange their

work and call apm their employees who have not been adhered to work time within past times

to be enrolled in work and to start their vocational life in compensation for easygoing

privileges. The will get through the new salary system. Referring that MIM employs have

suffered. injustice due to the self finance system and the 4 greed salary system Noting that

the chances is suitable to exploit privileges given to SOEs employees to prove their capacities

in work and production, then to prove that they deserve those privileges and that they have to

work in un extraordinary way.

Mr. Deputy minister emphasized that SOEs and all other ministry formations to

comprehension their employees and avail all suitable work conditions to work in accordance

with market economy but, however, in case an employees doesn't want to work according to

the new rules new will not get the same privileges that gained by the employee who works

and produces. In a related context- Mr. Deputy Minister has called upon all SOEs to present

their lists of employees, tittles, and job grades until no more June 12, 2008 explaining that

Angelo will lead to lose employee rights.

On his part Mr. Mohammed Hassan Abboud, general director of MIM economic department

said that governmental contract implantation instructions were issued in the state journal on

2008, they contain two important points: for MIM departments from preliminary insurances

that has constituted a major problem for MIM SOEs since when any company takes part in a

tender by either ministry has to offer primary guarantees that it may not have second, the

state contracts. Where contracting among state department according to this point with no

need for announcement, this may constitutes a gain for SOEs

In another context the director of economic department the ministry of finance requested MIM

to implement three essential salary-related items that are the SOEs future proposals that MIM

has performed with taking promises from employees in addition to filling for special forms on

job tittles and grades for all employees according to the public sector state employees law no

22 of 2008. This low is published in the form al journal (Qronique) no 4074 on May 12, 2008.

it contains all details of salary it is the law which will be adopted in accounting all state

employee salaries these forms are demanded on June 12,2008 as a maximum.

During the meeting also, viewpoints were exchanged with general directors of SOEs on

several an auctions and issues concerning employees and SOEs work. And salary

distribution mechanism, in addition to some questions by at tenders of the meeting on this

context.



To realize security stability in Tarmiya district AL Sumood state

company undertakes the reconstruction of MashahdaBridge:

Al Sumood state company, which belongs to ministry of industry and minerals, undertook

reconstructing Al Mashahda Bridge, which was damaged on 2006 to serve the district the

villages and their inhabitants.

A spokesman at the engineering industries sector stated the above to MIM information bureau

and said that a 120 million I.D. contract was signed to reconstruct Al Mashahda Bridge.

The contract states on the installation of new iron bridge as a vital crossway for the city

inhabitants and the company employees.

In a related context the spokesman emphasized that the company concluded another contract

with the directorate general of middle electricity to supply number of circular and sandwich

panels which estimated 3100 panels at 9- 11 m length made of (st- 44) metal within 15 day as

a record of execution though it was a limited time to the company adhered to despite the herd

circumstances.

It is worth motioning that the company implemented several high production capacity

prominent projects such as the sustainable casting project at a production capacity 150

thousand tons per year to produce steel parts at different kinds and the mill – rolling project at

a production capacity of 250 thousand tons per year, to produce various types of shafts then

the resolve forging project at 130 thousand tons per year, which is specialized in

manufacturing different items like steel pillars and oil wells drilling equipments, and high

pressure pipes. The company, further, set up scrub project at 180 thousand to 4 year which

ensures the preparation and supply of the heavy foundry planet and the Iron scrub casting

project at requirement quantities and specifications to ensure productivity process and supply

the company and its plants with Oxygen and Argon gases and Nitrogen the company

established Oxygen plants at 800 m3 per hour as well as the company erected Argon plant at

300 m3 per hour.

To support agriculture sector in Iraq… ministry of industry and

minerals supplies ministry of Agriculture with 120 thousand tons of

Urea fertilizers:

The state company for southern fertilizers, which belongs to ministry of industry and minerals

supplied ministry of agriculture with 120 thousand tons of Urea fertilizers at competitive prices

to support the sector of agriculture in Iraq.

A spokesman at the chemical industries sector told MIM information bureau that the quantity

provided to ministry of agriculture was a part of a contract to supply 200 thousand of Urea

fertilizers at super and high quality till middle 2008 to lower prices than imported counter parts

at 50%.

Meanwhile the state company for northern fertilizers witness a stop in produce for

maintenance works on an essential equipment in the plant it is hopped to resume production

during July.

Stating that the same sector state company for phosphate industries is resuming production

and has marketed already 80000 tons of phosphate fertilizers during the shut down and the

difficult transportation of raw materials due to none- function of train services.

It is to be noted that the chemical industries sector concentrates hard efforts to develop the

three state companies' manpower and equipment in order to realize higher production

capacities since those companies are considered so important that agriculture sector in Iraq

largely depends on their products.



Nineveh Drugs Company produces new drugs limit the anti-

cancer drugs side effects:

The state company for drugs and medical appliances industry-Nineveh which belongs to

ministry of industry and minerals wined a compatibility certificate from the national

commission for observance and we searches which belongs to the ministry of health. For

anew drugs limit side effects of several cancer drugs. A spokesman at the company told MIM

-information bureau. That the company got the said certificate for the new (1 injection mesnan

100 –mi) drug that could avoid side effects of cyclophosphamide anti- blood cancer drugs

stating that the new drug when used before or with that drug will limit side effects.

In a related context the spokesman added that the. Company succeeded producing new

(Beslomethanin) spray drug, which contain. Kind of kortzon referring that sample of the new

drug has been sent to the medical observance directorate for conducting necessary analysis

and tests. Consequently the drug has been presented to pharmacies, following successful

examinations.

The company is currently about to produce new spray drugs to treat sensitivity at nose, as

well as to produce other medical items.

It is worth mentioning that the state company for drugs and medical appliances industry-

Nineveh has recently produced several medical drugs that have been already presented to

market.



MIM... ready to hold Fairs for its company products in all Iraqi

provinces:

H.E. Mr. Fawzi Franso Harriri- minister of industry and minerals unstructured MIM economic

department to directly coordinate with the all provincial councils in order to hold Faris for MIM

company products... At ever province center with no rent expenses to be paid provided that

each province shall under take the fair protection responsibility.

An official spokesman at MIM economic department stated that the minister's instructions are

equivalent to those of the state ministry for province affairs. In its letter no.210 dated march

24, 2008. Addressed to al provinces to seriously pay attention to promote MIM Company

products by those authorities belong to provinces considering these products as national

items that contribute to meet local needs and provide hard currency for the country, as well as

those products are identical to global ISO specifications. Stating further that the state ministry

for province affairs also suggested to open centers at provinces to exhibit MIM company

products in order to the concerned sides to be acquainted adding that all ministries and

offices have been previously. Instructed to promote national products, and to purchase from

private sector only when state company excuse to provide the demand.

Those ministries and departments have also been provided with company discs containing

products and prices of all MIM companies, so as to help those sides to ensure meeting their

needs.

AL-Sumood state company finalizes Iron parts for both

AbbasiyatBridge in Najaf and Batha in ThiQar:

The state company Al-Sumood for steel industries which belongs to the ministry of industry

and minerals, made the iron parts of AbbasiyatBridge on the highway linking both Babylon

and Najaf provinces in a accordance with the contract concluded with Hamourabi stat

company for contracts which belongs to the ministry of housing and constriction at a value of

(165) million.

A spokesman at the company told MIM- information bureau that the bridge will shortly be

opened after the finalization of painting and covering works. In order to help lessening traffic

in that area and widening roods there under the great progress that traffic and transport

nowadays witness in the country.

Praising the efforts of engineering and technical personnel of the company in implementing

the contract within the agreed upon time.

The company also executed the iron parts of the second BathaBridge at ThiQar province for

the advantage of Al-Mutasm state company for constructive which belongs to the ministry of

housing and construction.

Within the company cement supported industry activities. The new Badush cement plant in

Mousel and Al-Najaf cement plant have been provided with essential items to rehabilitate and

develop their production lines.

It is to be noted that AL-Sumood state company is specialized in producing iron structures.

Producing iron pressed and forged items at hot forging method, and producing closed –

forged items-besides producing steel panels of different kinds of steel.





Minister of industry and minerals signed a memorandum of under

standing with Scania automotive industry company sweeden:

With the aim of upgrading the state company for automotive industry Alexandria this has

taken plaice during the participation in the second international promise conference of Iraq.

Held in Stockholm on Thursday, may 2008. With the participation of major delegation headed

by H.E. Mr. Primer and deputy primer Dr. Barham Saleh and a large number of minister and

senior officials



After turning to produce blankets, State Company for woolen

industries repeats Al Harria factory.

The state company for woolen industries, one of the ministries of industry and minerals state

formations repeats Al Harria woolen industries plant, following the transformation of

production lines so as to cope the progress in world textile industries.

This was confirmed by a spokesman at the textile industries sector. Who told MIM–

information bureau that Al Harria plant will be specialized in producing woolen blanket sin

stead of woolen cloth?

On a related context.. the spokesman state that the company. Has got (2) million U.S. $ out of

the us grant allocated by MIM for textile industries sector which amounted (13) million and

(125) thousand U.S$ as to upgrade this sector which faced a lot of obstacles due to borders

openness and that goods entering into drag are not subject to the adopted technical

specification it is worth mentioning that in seeking for production reality progress. The state

company for woolen industries has got (7) plants i.e.

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The mechanical carpet plant Al-Fath plant May 1 plant Nassiry textile plant. AlHarria plant

AlTaji plant tarns and carpet plant and spare parts manufacturing plant. As well the company

has its systematic and middle products including. 2 and 1person woolen blankets eklirick

textile blankets male woolen cloth. eklirick bear pet the company also aspires to the future

since it has got large chances to develop and modernize its production these through

cooperation with world companies and investors.

85% realization Rate, State Company for dairy products

implements pastured milk production line project:

The state company for dairy products which belongs to the ministry of industry and minerals

Succeeded in finalizing the installation of cartoon canned pastured milk production line at AL

Deueney dairy plant of a value of (4) million and (100) thousand U.S$ as apart of the Italian

grant in cooperation with the united nations industrial development organization (UNIDO) with

view of developing. Animal width of the province

This was reported by a spokesman at the food staff and drags industries sector. Who told

MIM information bureau that the project was supplied with advanced machinery and

equipments from Major European companies (A.P.V. and valaval companies) ads that the

project included the purchase of advanced canning machine and power generator at (800) KV

capacity. In order to keep the products clean. The spokesman returned that the project has

been supplied. With modern lab-rotaries devises and specialized vehicles to carry the raw

milk with a water purification unit. Adding that the company employees have been trained to

work on the new production lines at both state and private sectors sine an expanded work

shop has been prepared with the participation of (18) specialized dairy companies and 30

farmers and cow breeders. In coordination with agricultural dire orate of the province. With

real of aver ness in using modern and advanced styles in possessing raw dairy resources on

a related connection. The spokesman stated that a new similar project has been initiated in

Abu Grebe plant lately in 2008 to produce pastured milk in plastic cans at a capacity of (10)

ton per hour. Emphasizing that the project was contracted with Lebanese Company at a value

of (3) million and (400) thousand U.S $. The ministry continues to support the company so as

to serve animal wealth in Iraq.



The central committee for application transparency principles:

The central committee for application transparency principles at the ministry of industry and

minerals, executed realization of the first stage of transparency guide according to the guide

adopted criteria so as to ensure no deviation. Honest and fairness of demonstration of MIM

(67) SOEs.

Mr. Thaer badri Hasson Farid assist ion general director of MIM Economic department, head

of the committee. Declared his committee transition to the second stage of the adopted

mechanisms of the committee of application transparency criteria and principles through the

commence of continues reports publishing starting from early June 2008 across media and

press in order to acquaint ministries and evil society organizations and dignity commission

and the public in general. With the transparency reports The committee will farther circulate

these reports over the electronic web-cite, which will be announced later on, when completed

in order to be another means to circulate the committee reports and to receive views and

remarks from authorities concerned in tackling financial and administrative corruption cases

So as to serve the public and support national economy and to eliminate corruption

phenomenon then to make 2008, an anti administrative corruption year, in accordance with

H.E. Mr. Prime ministry instructions



AL-Faris state company makes water pacifications units for the

advantage of the ministry of municipalities and public works:

The technical personnel of Al-Faris state company. One of the formation of the ministry of

industry and minerals completed more than (85%) of the wakes of manufacturing water

purification units of a capacity of (50-240) mc/hour for the benefit of the ministry of

municipalities and public works. according to the control whose value equals to (9) billion(1)

million.

A spokesmen at the company told MIM – information bureau that those purification units are

included within proposed project to retreat sewege and industrial waters with view of

eliminating wastes that may result in environmental hazards besides gel ting benefit from the

chemical materials out of treatment.

Stating that the project has got other positive prospects that are availing pure waters for water

and irrigation projects.

The spokesman added that the company is on the way to execute a major project within the

2008 MIM investment plan. The project states on manufacturing industrial waters treatment

units so as to largely contribute to have a clear and free environment from industrial nastes

and chemical materials that those industrial waters contain.

On he other hand The spokesmen declared that the project is of AL-Doura power station 4th

unit rehabilitation is hoped to be awarded to Al Faris Company in cooperation with Ibn Majid

state company.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to be specialized in making water purification units Al

Faris and crude oil refining on its.

Al Faris state company produces also vertical and horizontal storage tanks, high pressure

vessels. Iron structures farther more the company a spires to produce new products such as

ballic storage tanks and refining towers for chemical and petrochemical projects and sewege

treatment systems in addition to the company endeavors to Tran sfer technology from other

international enter prizes.



Al-Faris state company manufactures water purification units at

varied capacities for the benefit of the public sector:

Al-Faris state company one of ministry of industry and minerals state formations implemented

the works of manufacturing water purification units at a capacity of (200) cubic meter per hour

for the advantage of the state directorate for water which belongs to the ministry of

Municipalities and public works i.e.(20) units.

A spokesman told MIM-information bureau that the company has got another contract for the

supply of (52) purification units at a capacity of 50-240 cmper hour stating that the contract

accomplishment rate amounted 80%.

On the other hand the company personnel finalized the implementation of crude oil refinery

unit, installation project at a capacity of (10) thousand barrel /day for the benefit of the state

company for southern refineries at rate of (85) in pursuance to the contract concluded with the

latter. At a value of (140) thousand U.S.$ the remaining rate is for to sake of the state

company for designs and engineering consultations including the follow up of importing

complementary equipments.

It is worth men honing that Al-Faris state company. In moreover its specialization in

manufacturing water purification unit and crude oil refineries produces also vertical storage

tanks and horizontal ones. High pressure vessels iron structures further, it endeavors to

introduce the manufacture of new products including ball storage tanks, refinery towers for

chemical and Petro- chemical projects sewege water treatment units besides. The company

aspires also for technology transition from global specialized enter prices.



With 100% Iraqi efforts the state company for Iron and steel

rehabilitates spiral pipes plant:

The state company for iron and steel, which affiliates to the ministry of industry and minerals

installed the spiral pipes plant special equipment relying on Iraqi technical expertise and

efforts since the German side has apologized to lo so.

A spokesman at the company reported the above to MIM- information bureau and state that

this plant construction and installation process has been 75% performed. The company of the

work is hoped to be during next November.2008 referring that all work steps have been

covered by media in coincident of credibility and Transparency the company is often pursuing.

State that the company has called upon all employees for work to achieve job stability and to

set an actual work time discipline, especially following the cancel of self-finance and

application of the new salary system for employees and the signing of written promise for

work commitment and not to affiliate to any other party.



Deputy Minister of industry and minerals announces the

finalization of last works of Al-SarrafyaBridge rehabilitation:

Mr. Adel Kareem deputy minister of industry and minerals for development and investment

affairs supervisor on Al-Sarrafya iron bridge rehabilitation works declared that this greet

momentum is hoped to be inaugurated on lately may 2008.

This declaration came within a field mist paid by Mr. Kareem accompanied by Mr. Mohammed

Abdullah deputy MIM for company affairs and Mr. Manqith Al-Bakr advisor of MIM in order to

get acquainted with the last stages of the bridge rehabilitation.

In a statement to MIM information bureau Mr. Deputy Minister described the bridge us one of

Baghdad important symbols since MIM. Technical and engineering personnel used the most

modern technological techniques to rehabilitate the bridge. Explaining that MIM related–works

were designing and manufacturing and site- installation of all parts of the iron bridge to reach

the final stages...

Mr. Deputy Minister further, reiterated that all work phases were successfully undertaken In a

challenge to the terrorist acts that targeted the infrastructure evaluating the ministry of

housing and construction role in removing the rebels and paving the bridge.

Mr. Deputy Minister, further, praised the cooperation between both ministries that has

resulted in performing the competition of rehabilitation works at a very standard period of

time.

Congratulating the Iraqi government and people. For this achievement which is considered as

an important step.

An the country reconstruction on one hand and competing terrorism, on the other.



State company for northern cement succeeds in rising up

production capacity of Badosh cement plant to 90%:

The state company for northern cement which belongs to the ministry of industry and minerals

executed the rehabilitation of Badosh cement plant, by relying on the company self efforts.

A spokesman at the constructive industries sector told MIM- information bureau that the

rehabilitation helped to raise up the production capacity to 90%.

Clarifying further that the company has also rehabilitated the new Hammam AL-Aaleel

cement plant The rehabilitation included the alteration of special parts of equipment and the

repairing of others according to a detailed program therefore the plant production capacity

has been raised up from 25% to 75%.

Stating that the plant faces several problems that hinder its production marchIncluding the

hesitated power supply and the sudden shaft-down and interruption of power supply which

negatively and directly influences the production capacity of the company since it needs at

last 24 hours after every power cut off to re operate the parts of the plane. In addition to the

unstable security situation which affects the attendance of the company empbyces to work?

It is worth mentioning that the state company for northern cement is specialized in producing

normal Portland cement and high soft cement the company owns ( 6 ) plants. Badosh Sinjar

and Hammam Al-Aleel cement plants.

Since Badosh cement plants consists of (5) production lines where as Hammam Al-Aeel

cement plant has got (3) production lines. While Sinjar cement plant possesses only two

production lines.

State directorate for industrial development eon ducts survives on

173 industrial projects all over Iraqi provinces:

The state directorate for industrial development one of the ministry of industry and minerals

state formations conducted survives on (173) industrial projects all over Iraq provinces a

spokesman at the directorate told MIM information bureau that the directorate also issued

founding-completion for (32) fully- applicable projects with the o ownership and stocks

transition for (294) industrial projects. Clarifying that the directorate issued (94)

recommendations letter for the allocation of areas of land for industrial projects those letters

were addressed to the governmental real-estate departments all over the country provinces

with the issuance of (655) support letters (need reports) for those industrial projects benefiting

from raw materials.

The state directorate for industrial development was previously issued (362) founding licenses

for a number of industrial projects in Iraq. That has been distributed over various industrial

sectors, foodstuff, textile, wooden, paper, chemical, and plastic, Constructive manufactured

metal and Trans formational metal industries at a total investment value of (51) bullion and

(27) million I.D.



Mender the auspices of deputy minister for development and

investment affairs a work shop to discuss… the industrial

investment law amendment for both mixed and private sector:

Engineer Adel Kareem deputy minister of industry and minerals for development and

investment affairs stressed that currently in Iraq there is no local economic policy... but

however there is general governmental policy aiming at supporting local sector through

establishing investment banks.

Won –profitable banks and granting for investors at 10 year term with no more than 2%

interest rate. Teaching a work shop held on Tuesday may 20.2008 … to discus the industrial

investment law for both mixed and private sectors… no 20 of 1998 with the attendance of

large number of researchers and specialists in industrial sector, Mr. Kareem said that this law

was adopted within the last regime when the state has controlled over all sectors including the

economic ones and closed markets in Iraq while the current policy aims at opening

cooperation prospects and facilitating. The entering of Iraqi market and creating new

technology, stating tat the law consists of positive items and other in need for some amen

dements in order to be so convenient with the political and economic requirements and to

encourage investors to invest in Iraqi industry and to support national industry… through

granting exemptions and aids… to guarantee an industrial progress with the development

plan via establishing small and middle industrial projects development fund at (50) million

U.S. $ capital.

Stressing the necessarily compatibility between investment law no.13 of 2006 under which

non- Iraqis were allowed to establish

Industrial projects and the industrial investment law for both mixed and private sectors.

Besides he returned to the mechanism by which grant and aids could be offered to

industrialist so as to develop the industrial reality Mr. Deputy Minister clarified that the

seminar recommendation will be presented to H.E.Mr. Minister of industry and minerals to

approve them and in tarn address these recommendations to the cabinet, then to the state

shura council aft awards to the council of deputies for voting and endorsement.

Referring that MIM has got several of seminars and work shops to review many of the laws

and organizing that work.

Adding that the industrial development directorate has granted loans for 1500 industrial

projects yet and that there is a proposal on granting easy loans for industries- at (50000) U.S

$ for each project.

Mr. Munqith AL-baker advisor to MIM that there is an urgent need for a deep and integrated

study for the private sector and to find necessary means of sap port indicating that MIM

tendency is to enhance and develop industry in general. And not certain sectors, explaining

that –small… projects are considered as essential to obserb employment in the country and

to eliminate unemployment Mr. Salim Paul's. MIM general inspector stressed that industrial

investment law for both private and mixed sector.. Requires some amendments to be taken

so as to ensure some prevail characteristics granted to some plants Mr. Abbas nasrallah.

General Director of industrial development stated that the law being discussed by the seminar

and the items proposed to be amended in the investment law are quite stable to the current

industrial reality. Referring that industrial projects are possible to be established on

agricultural lands those private sector business have got varied opinions. On law

amendments they expressed. Comfort for that step taken by MIM in proposing law

amendments. Mr. Basim .vice chairman of Iraq industrialists union stated that those items

proposed to be amended are important once s since their amendment will have greet benefit

far the Iraqi private sector. One of the industrialist said that Iraqi industrialist are in need for

special support and that there should be legislations on private sector considering it as a

contributor to develop national economy and eliminate an employment. And that the state

should determinate between major and strategic projects and small projects as for granting

loans since there are major projects that comprehensive hundreds of employees and tens of

machines and produce strategic materials. So they could not be treated as small projects of

limited production.



AL Maliki confirms that the inauguration of Al Sarafiya Bridge

represents a repulse on destruction and terrorism forces, and

evaluates both ministries of industry and minerals and housing and

construction efforts of reconstruction and revival:

The minister of industry and minerals undertakes sustainable efforts for Iraq reconstruction.

The inauguration of AL sarafiya an iron bridge, year after the criminal act that targeted it

H.E. Mr. nuri AL Maliki, prime minister confirmed that Al Sarrafiya Bridge reconstruction

represents a victory of good will over evil force. And it has sent a message to sabotages and

ignorant that the Iraq will shall construct. The evil damages and that consequently it will be

the victorious.

In a speech at the inagaratory celebration of Al Sarrafiya iron Bridge, held on Tuesday may

27, 2008. Attended by a number of members of council of deputies and official ministers, AL

Maliki stated that the rebuilding of the Bridge has amoral value, since by reconstructing the

bridge we could be able to react towards destruction culture clarifying that we should highly

appreciate all noble efforts that gathered to rebuild this major monument, especially those

efforts of both ministries of industry and minerals and housing and construction employee son

his part. Mr. Fawzi Franso Harriri. Minister of industry and minerals stated that this date

constitutes the commence of actual reconstruction campaign, and that the finalization of Al

Sarrafiya iron Bridge with 100% Iraqi efforts at a standard period of time was a result of

decisive will of factors of both ministries of industry and minerals and housing and

construction. Stating Al Sarrafiya Bridge represent one of Baghdad civilized monument, and

has a great significance for Iraq is since it connects doth. Tigris ranks of Kerkh and Rasapha.

Mr. Minister reviewed a part of MIM efforts in implementing this project since mim formed... as

soon as officially entitled. A special commission headed by deputy minister for development

and investment affairs and the membership of MIM state companies which took part in the

bridge reconstruction i.e. the state company for heavy engineering equipment, Ibn Majid.

State company for automotive industry, further more un operation room at MIM was formed

for daily supervision and following –up of works there … stating that during the bridge

reconstruction process, more than 1500 tons of iron have been purchased. Then cut and

widened according to the designs drawn up in MIM referring that those works were performed

by more than 350 factorsin addition to 150 engineers and technicians from SOEs best,

personnel's at two shafts along 12 continuous work hours. Mr. Minister clarified that MIM

started actual work in re-inst-illation of the bridge on February 2, 2008 and finalized the work

on April 10.2008. The location and cite of work has been handed over consequently to the

ministry of housing and construction due to the support rendered to MIM. Mr. Minister

addressed thanks and appreciation to H.E.

Mr. Minister further appreciated role of both Ministries of Oil and Electricity for their

contribution to provide MIM needs.

Mr. Minister promised to move for- wards to avail all necessary efforts and powers to build

Iraq.

Gifts were exchanged between H.E. Mr. primer and H.E. Minister of industry and minerals.

H.E. Mrs. Bayna Dazey, minister of housing and construction confirmed that MIM has

succeeded in accurately executing the iron structure in accordance with the required

specifications and within the limited period of time praising MIM minister and personnel who

contributed in the work.

Mars .Dazey referred that the ministry of housing and construction has secked with full power

to achieve a quality jump in the ministry and SOEs performance in as for the bridge

reconstruction endeavors.

On his part, Mr., Adel Kareem deputy minister of MIM confirmed that Al Sarafiya iron bridge

finalization has been performed by good will efforts of Iraqi people and the state support

headed by H.E. Mr. prim minister since a emission of both ministries of industry and minerals

and housing and reconstruction, has been formed and accordingly the work was divided over

both ministries stating that the bridge reconstruction total coast was 31 billion I.D. out of

which. MIM share was 8 billion I.D... Whereas that share of ministry of housing and

construction was 24 billion I.D.

Mr. Deputy minister clarified that those SOEs which participated in the realizing the

manufacture and connection works and all other technical works within three and a half

months … where works have been distributed over the 3 participant SOEs in the bridge

rebuilding whose damaged distance was 180 m at 60 m of the bridge for each company those

works were eomplated on August 15.2007.stating that installation works elapsed for two and

a half months. Then consequently it was handed over to the ministry of housing and

constriction for the completion of works such as paving and painting the bridge.

Deputy Minister, further, indicated that the facilities rendered by the cabinet and by Dr.

Barham Saleh deputy primer in particular, have clearly contributed to realize the work which

was considered as pun Iraqi work 100% starting from manufacturing works and ending up

with installation works.

The inauguration ceremony witnessed a number of activities, like Al Sarrafiya construction fair

with several activities that reviewed Al Sarrafiya historical values and Baghdad history for

Iraqis, further more the attendants stood a moment of science the commemorate those

martyrs failed during the bridge reconstruction works it is worth mentioning that Al Sarrafiya

iron bridge was established by the British company of hollow since 1946 while the designs

were laid down by Blaywsd British company it was among the longest bridge in the world at

that time it has several names such as Al alwazya , train bridge and Al aywadhya bridge it has

got a great value for Baghdad since it is con side red as one of Baghdad monuments.



With an amount of 7.5 billion I.D. state companies for leather

industries initiated a wide rehabilitation plan:

The state company for leather industry which belongs to the ministry of industry and minerals

initiated a wide rehabilitation plan that covered the company producing cites in order to

increase the company is economic activity.

This was reported by a spokesman at the leather industries sector, who told. MIM- information

bureau that the ministry allocated ( 7 ) billion and ( 500 ) thousand I.D. within 2008_2009

investment plan for the rehabilitation of the company plants which is represented in the

leather processing plant including cow leather processing for shoes making goat and sheep

leather processing for clothes making, and Baghdad shoes plant for service and safety shoes

making. The rehabilitation works, further, included the purchase of modern machines from

Turkish leather industries specialized origins and the repair of the plant old machines. The

spokesmen added that the company initiated also the rehabilitation of the shoes industry

requirements plant through introducing advanced injection machines for P.V.E. and P.U.

materials. And other direct injection machines for producing service and safety shoes.

On related context within regions development programmer the spokesman conformed that

Najaf province has allocated (1) billion I.D. for the kufa plant which belongs also to the

company to execute civil works for the personal protection requirements producing project.

It is to be mentioned that the company has got the capacity to meet all demands of

governmental at mixed and private sectors the needs of service and industrial safety shoes

leather jackets according to the adopted specification of the central standardization and

quality control system. The company has also got ISO certificate (9001) and hopes to get

(9002) ISO certificate.



AL-Furat state company releases a monthly income of more than

(1) billion I.D. in marketing chemical materials and plastic bags:

AL-Furat state Company for chemical industries that belongs to the ministry of industry and

minerals. Through out one month marketed (1156) tons of chemical materials and (600000)

plastic bags at a value of (1) billion and (700) million I.D.

A spokesman at the company told MIM-information bureau that the marketed chemical

materials were concentrated and light sulfuric acid hydraulic acid clore .soda, sodium

hypochlorite and iron hydrochloric. Stressing that the company is resuming its production

lines operation according to the available capacity and marketing referring to that (600)

thousand plastic bags have been marketed to various .public sector during the same period

.more over direct selling to private sector has been opened when a surplus production is

available as for other materials, a spokesman confirmed that production lines are highly

prepared .but however the company suffers from high prices of raw materials. Those are

allowing corn. Declaring that the company is ready for operation for others concerning the

company production of chemical materials the spokesman announced that (332) ton of varied

materials like concentrated and light sulfuric acid. Huidroklorlic acid, clore, soda, sodium

hypochlorite, iron chloride. Which enter into several industries was produced for the

advantage of ministries of industry and minerals. Oil and electricity according to previous

concentrated contracts are under performing a co now. AL-Furat state company is among the

prominent companies in chemical industries has gained an ISO certificate (2000-901ISO) on

2003. it has succeeded .also in expanding production lines depending on self technical efforts

to develop and modernize the company to read its designed capacity ,(25) billion and (500)

million I.D. were allocated to establish a production line for soda and clore in addition to (11)

billion and (400) million I.D. to execute ecological projects that may contribute to ported

environment.

At is worth men toning that through its planned expansions the company in aspiring to

produce certain materials. As well as, to establish new production lines to increase production

capacity at the plastic bags plant.



Al-Sumood state company supplies the state directorate for middle

area Electricity with sand witch and circular panels:

Al-Sumood state company for steel industries which belongs to the ministry of industry and

minerals finalized the works of contract concluded with middle area Electricity state

directorate the contract state on manufacturing 1250 circular panels (44ST) at ( 11) m length

and (1200) other panels at (9)m length.

A spokesmen at the company reported the above and state to MIM-information bureau that

the contact also contain supply of (300) sand witch panels at (11) m length and other (350)

sandwich panels at (9) m length, station that the contract has been implement at wither the

(45) day. agreed upon period the spokesmen added that the company also succeeded in

manufacturing the special rolls for cement plants with their own shafts according to the

international adopted specification metering that the Al-Sumood state company is considered

as the first in the industrial sector which has been able to manufacture those rolls .since then

were important from abroad in the past and after the successful manufacturing experience.

The company concluded contract with the state company for southern cement for the supply

of (6) stone grinder rolls with 6 shafts so this will save huge amounts of money for both sides.

Referring that this experience is hoped to be applied for all cement plants in the country the

spokesmen explained further that the company has executed the works of manufacturing (28)

nd

parts of 2 Batha bridge for the benefit of al Al-Mutasm state company for contracts. As well

as the company has of its future plans for expansion including. The mill rolling project and

sustain casting in addition to the circular forging project and iron-wastes re treatment project

at required quantities and specification to ensure the productivity process continually.



Support of Iraqi drugs industry Ministry of industry and minerals 22

billion I.D. for Sammara drugs Company:

Within the 2008 investment plan ministry of industry and minerals allocated 22 billion I.D. for

the state company for drugs and medical appliances- Sammara. One of the Ministries of

industry and minerals state from at ions, so as to up grade its industrial reality.

This was reported by a spokesman at the food staff and drugs industry sector, who told MIM-

information bureau that the company has allocated the above mentioned amount for the

disposable sirens plant and for establishing anew am pales blood and yare bags production

line.

The spokesman added that the company of drugs and medical appliances industry– Nineveh

is currently in the course of establishing unit-cancer drugs project station that new marketing

centers are supposed to be opened shortly. Including the inauguration of anew marketing

office of the drugs information building as well as other international marketing offices the

spokesman clarified farther. That following imported drugs have over flooded the local market

.distorted and expired drugs have infiltrated to the country. There fore competed in price with

nationally and locally made products that are deemed better in quality and effectiveness.

Referring to the sustainable contraction with the ministry of health for the supply of drugs and

medical appliances besides the multi- supply resources in the country from private plants and

where houses.

His worth mentioning that both Sammara and Nineveh products are quite computer able with

international drug constitutions lather more .MIM drugs and medical appliances industry state

companies have the possibility of training and apprenticing drug- industry s penalized

personnel us well as. Designing and executing those production units in drugs making.

Among the most important Iraqi drugs are tablets, Capsules, creams, suspensions, syrups,

liquids, powders and medical gases.



General directorate for industrial development issues 362 rounding

licenses for industrial projects:

The state directorate for industrial development, one of the ministry of industry and minerals

state formations .issued 362 founding licenses for several industrial projects in Iraq .Engineer

Adel Kareem , deputy minister of industry and minerals for development and investment

affairs told MIM- information bureau that those project have been distributed over different

industrial sectors food stuff textile wooden paper ,chemical and plastic construction

manufactured metal industries at an investment value of ( 51) billion and (27) million I.D.

Clarifying that foodstuff industry have got the first rank in gauging certificates sine these

industries got (85) founding licenses at a total value of (11) billion and (257) million I.D. while

the manufactured metal industries have got the second rank since they got (78) founding

licenses at a total value of (13) billion and ( 531) million I.D. the constructive industries have

got the third rank by gaining ( 67) founding licenses at an investment value of (8) billion and

(696) million I.D .where as the remaining were been distributed over ( 55) founding lances for

chemical and plastic industries at on investment value of (14) billion and (710) million I.D. and

(41) licenses for wooden industries of a value of (1) billion and (318) million I.D. with (23)

licenses for textile industries a value of (770) million I.D. and (11) licenses for paper industries

at a value of (545) million I.D. then just ( 2 ) licenses for transformation industries at a value of

(200) million I.D.



With high production capacitiesState Company for phosphate

resumes the production of combined fertilizers and sulfuric acid:

The State company for phosphate .one of the ministry of industry and minerals state

formations .produced about 1500 ton of combined fertilizers and 4200 ton of sulfuric acid

.during April 2008 Further more it has marketed 1205 ton of combined fertilizer for the benefit

of Ministry of Agriculture the company continues the production processes according to the

concluded contracts A spokesman at the chemical induction Sector told MIM information

bureau that the company has got allowances of the 2008 investment plan . Which amounted

50 billion I.D. through which the rehabilitation of the company production line will be financed

by importing varied equipments including pumps ,filters belts compressors and different

control devices these equipments will help to increase the production capacity of the company

with nigh rates in comparison with the current production capacity his worth men honing that

the company has got future plans to establish a major chemical complex AL_qaem district for

producing phosphate fertilizes at three kind: ( combined NP. uni –MAP and tri_TSP) his

conceded anon significant projects of industry in Iraq .the company further has got tradition

and middle production .such as( phosphoric acid .Sodium tri _phosphate , sodalim and

silka jeel )



Minister of Industry and Minerals meets both Ambassadors of Italy

and Japan to Baghdad

H.E. Mr. Fawzi Franso Harriri minister of industry and minerals met with Italian ambassador to

Baghdad the possibility of benefiting from Italian loans in industry and the encouragement of

Italian loans companies to work with and cooperate with MIM state companies were

discussed.

Further more Mr. Minister met also the Japanese ambassador to Baghdad the details of the

Japanese loan and MIM share of the loan and the preparations for the Japanese conference

on investment and businessman hoped to be held on next July 2008 and a number of

seasons encouraging Japanese companies to enter into Iraqi market were alleles cases

during the audience.



To protect Iraqi Consumer, Ministry of Industry and Minerals

adopts Consumer Protection Law:

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals under took the adoption of the consumer protection Law

which aims at protection Iraqi consumer as for prices and quality the human un applicable

goods, through adopting firm procedures over every producer or advertiser who may hot

adhere to this low. A spokesman at the Ministry told the information bureau that the new law

imposed a number of procedures that call upon every supplier or producer to fix the data and

specifications and the complete components of product, especially the expiry date before

presenting those products to market, and to adhere himself to Iraqi and international standard

so as to define the good quality of the imported or locally made goods. The Central

standardization and Quality Control Board will be the responsible authority for this purpose,

with the necessity of having the supplier a trade name and address to be registered in his

dual records, and keeping purchase and sell receipts and invoices and to all owe concerned

official authorities to conduct test and inspection at the supplier and advertiser cite so as to

get samples of stored and displayed goods with view of performing test on those goods by the

officially adopted authorities in order to decide wither these goods are valid for human

consumption clarifying that punishment will be imposed on every one who will violates the

principles of the law that is no less than 3 months of imprisonment and no less than 500

thousand I.D levy, or no more than 3 years imprisonment and no more than 5 million I.D levy

or by them both . The spokesman reiterated further that also among this law provisions that

every supplier or advertiser is prohibited from practicing chat or mislead and hiding the real

and actual adopted specification . The law also prohibits displaying, advertising or selling,

goods or services that cont radiates with the general, discipline or morals this applies upon

every imported or manufactured good that complete components are not shown on the cover

or a cage of that goods. The expiry date must not be changed deviated or cancelled starting

that the main purpose is to protect Iraqi Consumer as for prices and quality and to help him to

avoid possessing, bad quality goods. The law also aims at getting the consumer aware of

rejecting many of bad imported goods so as to protect locally made goods. The spokesman

further stated that also called consumer protection council was established headed by a

chairman and comprises of representatives of 9 ministries the Iraqi chamber of commence,

Should the Council undertake a number of tasks among which lay down – policies and action

programmers that guarantee the consumer protection and rights with raising consumption

awareness and receiving and investigating complains, then studying draft resolutions on

consumption and consumer. It is worth mentioning that the adoption of this law came from

considering similar laws especially in neighboring countries in addition to convening seminars

and symposiums with the concerned authorities so as to ripen the draft law so as to avail the

required investment at mosphere under the economic openness and Iraqi affiliation to the

World Trade Organization This law has been endorsed by the Council Ministers and it was

awarded to the Council of deputies – Economic Committee to be Studied adopted.



Harriri discusses with is Minister of Trade and senior Iraqi and US

business men the investment opportunities in Iraq:

H.E. Mr. Fawzi Franco Harriri minister of Industry and Minerals. During acumen visit to the

United States of America. Met with the U.S Minister of Trade.

Through the meeting at tented by .the legal advisor of H.E. Primer. The Iraqi Ambassador to

washing to and Dr. Sami AL-Araji deputy minister of Industry and minerals for center activities

affairs.

Cooperation between the US minister of trade and the Iraqi minister of Industry and minerals.

Were discussed formula open which the Iraqi economic shall be enforced and developed

H.E. Mr. Minister Harriri met farther .Iraqi and U.S chamber of commence . The investment

opportunities in Iraqi industry and other economic sectaries well as the available opportunities

for U.S companies to work in Iraq. were all discussed in a related context .Mr. Minister held a

wide press conference at the national club of industry at Washington. To evaluate both

political and economic situation in Iraq. During his interview with Mr. Armor Muse. General

Secretary of the Arab league on line with the U.S. Arab economic forum .Mr. .Minster

discussed the last development in Iraq.



Ministry of Industry and Minerals calls upon Investors to get copies

of Investment files of MIM Companies:

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals Called upon all investors, capital owners and traders

who are willing to invest in MIM State Companies to attend MIM Head quarter to get copies of

investment profiles following the an noun cement for the second group of MIM rehabilitation

programme of MIM existing factories on basis of production partnership with specialised

global Companies .The group consisted of 5 industrial sectors i.e. engineering , constructive,

textile, chemical and petrochemical , food stuff and drugs industries. A spokesman of MIM

told information bureau that the investment profile value is 150 thousand I.D starting from

Thursday may 8,2008 Explaining that Thursday July 10,2008 will be the last day for

presenting offers. The spokesman further stated the MIM State Companies Investment profile

(second group) which was announced previously by H.E.Minister of Industry and Minerals,

comes within MIM plan for developing industrial sector general to transform into open market.

Last month in Dubai, MIM has presend 45 investment profiles for MIM State Companies for

Iraqi, Arab and foreign investors, in accordance to strategy that concentrated on 3 main

industrial sectors , the first is represented in high added value industries which witness a

major demand for their products that are included in Iraq reconstruction ; such as engineering

Constructive , chemical and petrochemical industries ,while the second is represented in for

structures supportive industries such as trucks, shasi – vehicles, tankers specialised vehicles

manufacturing industries the third is represented in industries that help to integrate industry

with other sectors such as health and agriculture . Further in Dubai, MIM has signed two

investment contracts the first on AL-Qaem Cement plant awardnes to AL-May Sara

Company, while the second one stated on awarding Kirkuk Cement Plant to Middle East

Company, this was performed within official signature protocols a Handed by Mr. Fawzi

Harriri, Minister of Industry and Minerals.



That AL-Sawari State Company Supplies the Ministry of Water

Resources With 10 Boats:

That AL-Sawari State Company, which belongs to the Ministry of Industry and Minerals,

needed over 10 boats to the Ministry of Water resources, the boats were at (4,5x108m) and

(5,5x208m) measurements according to the contract signed between the two sides, the

contract states on manufacturing 17 boats at a value of 500 million I.D. A spokesman at the

Company told MIM information bureau that the company technical and engineering Personnel

succeeded in manufacturing these boats within standard period of time challenging the

obstacles and extra ordinary conditions that faced the production march. Stressing that work

is going on constantly to finalize the contract which came after the Company has succeeded

in manufacturing 65 boats with varied sizes and kinds during both 2005 and 2006 at a value

of 3 million and 500 thousand I.D. The spokesman referred further that the company is about

to peg fiat with the Ministry of Defence so as to conclude contract on manufacturing boats and

the supply other products of the company with standard specifications which may compete

with other similar products of companies in the region Exploring current correspondence with

General Tourism Commission to manufacture 50 tourist boats and umbrellas with tourism –

supportive Projects , that may establish for high level cooperation between the two sides . It is

to be indicated that AL-Sawari State Company , which affiliates to the chemical and Petro

chemical industries sector , is specialised in producing chemical materials that are considered

essential in its for several industries tike , ratings , inks , fiberglass and others, the Company

also achieved a major success in boats manufacturing , those boats structure is basically

made of fiberglass. On the other hand, the company marketed 14 tons of kedrsen which is

used in paints making, for the Modern Pains private company, one of the mixed sector

companies, Explaining that the price of each ton is 2 million and 300 thousand I.D. The

Company initiated the rehabilitation of machines and equipments, as well as the purchase of

power generator to ensure the sustainable production process, farther more the performance

of transformation natural gas system into a liquid gas system, following the hault in enriching

the company with natural gas.



Ministry of Industry and Minerals commences the 3rd phase of

Research Seminars Series on Economic Transformation from

Public to Private Sector:

rd

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals held the First Seminar of the 3 phase, in Completion to

the education course adopted on economic transformation from State to private sector, and to

provide economic reform culture. The Seminar was held under the despises of Mr. Yaqub

Yousif Shonia MIM economic advisor. The Seminar was advocated to study the British

experience in transformation as for the assessment of its positive and negative manifestations

and character is tics us well as, its consequences, results and applications in view of the Iraqi

Society circumstances. During The Seminar attended by MIM – information bureau

representative, Mr. Mahdi AL-Baghdadi an expert, presented a research dealing with the

British experience in economic reform that was considered as most significant in and of

positive impact on economic policy making process, moreover, it was among important

experience in the world, and of rich lessons for those countries adopted economic

transformation, later on. The expert Stated that transformation from State to Private sectors,

is not limited on Industrial sector, but it rather extends to cover other sectors, such as

industrial utilities , post , communications , health sector and others stressing that no more

than one company should necessarily be advocated for transformation at the same time but

rather gradual transformation principle should be adopted , in order to know the market

capacity to comprehends the experience then , consequently , to study its application positive

and negative implications and results . Confirming that the presentation of more than one

company for transformation at the same time, Connection be raised the problem of

transformed company stocks. While Mr. Mahdi AL-Baghdadi called for economic re-

education for all society he further, explained that economic transformation concept means

that the State shall gradually give up its share in State Companies owner ship with its, the

Stated possession of so called the Golden share in accordance to the British experience , this

share will enable the government to veto on Companies Administrative council decisions

when contradict with the citizen interest und national economy, what ever the Private sector

share was in those companies . Concluding the British experience character sticks AL-

Baghdadi advised the Iraqi government to necessarily define the objective of economic reform

policy or to transform to private sector on clear and transparent basis , so as to avoid

confusion in the application of this policy Resuming his statement , he questioned of the aim

behind that policy is to raise the qualifications of State Companies or to expand owner ship

base and to avail more equality chances in distributing national wealth's , or rather it is a

policy that aims to gain allocations through selling assets and les seeing pressures on the

State general budget . In discussing his research , he called for greeting a Commission that

will be linked to high ranking state levels, to mange the transformation process, moreover ,

getting benefit from international expertise's, in addition to a group of recommendations to

organize the transformation process ,then to reduce negative or sudden impacts in application

with view of creating pure Iraqi economic policy that shall provide Iraqi people with

prosperous life and protect the people vis-à-vis economic problems . The Seminar dealt in

transparency with the research , where the presents submitted several views and ideas ,

those were economic experts and governmental officials , academies and private

businessmen who praised MIM efforts in holding such Seminars issuing studies and

preparing researches that all will contribute to economic policy – making in the country .



In a meeting with Abi Gureib delegates Deputy Minister of Industry

and Minerals for Company Affair discusses support to be pandered

to MIM companies at the District:

Mr. Mohammed Abdullah AL-Aani, deputy minister of Industry and Minerals for company

affairs, met with Abi Gureib district representatives, including May or Shaker Feza and local

council chairman and vice chairman of service council of Baghdad suburbs as well as MIM

State Company for Parry products Mr. Sabah Nuri Management Director A spokesman at the

deputy minister office told MIM – information bureau that MIM plains were revived to aced

rate MIM State companies and Plants capabilities at Abi Gureib district , including state

Company for Dairy products- Abi Gureib dairy plant , 4 million and 300 000 U.S.$ were

allocated for the plant out of the U.S Grant to the installation of Plastic canned milk production

in project . The line was previously imported in 2002 and it has been awarded to a private

investment company. Moreover ,an amount of 6 million and 500 thousand U.S.$ was

proposed to rehabilitation and install triangle-shaped cheese, production line and also Ugert

Paste ration machine , then cheese canning machine with cheese compressor at 10 ton

capacity, as well as batter canning line the rehabilitation of the existing lines at the company.

Referring to the sustainable work on the complementary program for which 5 billion I.D were

allocated to establish and install triangle and square shaped cheese production line. Mr.

Deputy Minister, further instructed to rehabilitate leed foundry at the district which belongs to

the MIM State Company for Batteries industry within the investment Plan of the Company so

as to improve the environ mental reality of the plant . As for Concrete blocks Plant,, which

affiliated to the State Company for Constructive industries . The spokesman clarified that the

plant was be operated following the marketing of the whole company stored products

Referring to the continuous works of structure manufacturing and supply Contract for the

benefit of Wasit State Company for textile industries . The meeting also dealt with the

Mowanee allocated for AL-Faris State Company and to instruct to export those amounts in

such a manner to increase and improve production. Al-Faris State Company is one of the

Engineering Industries Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals it is specialization

making water purification Unit and oil refineries and vertical and horizontal storage tanks high

pressure containers (bowls) and iron structures. the spokesman stated that 970 thousand

U.S.$ of the U.S Grant was allocated for the company to supply some equipments to enforce

the company abilities, besides the allocation of 11 billion I.D of the investment plan of 2008 ,

were advocated to manufacture sewege water treatment unit and to rehabilitate a number of

machines for producing drinking water units as well as the proposed of allocating 7 million

and 500 thousand U.S.$ on the account of national reconciliation follow-up and

implementation Committee with view of upgrading production lines and supply of raw-

materials.



Getting benefit of the used batteries... State Company for Batteries

Industry manufactures standard batteries:

The State Company for batteries industry, one of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals State

Organizations, succeeded in making standard batteries by benefiting from the used ones

through remanufacturing them so as to help to save an additional economic revenue for the

company. A spokesman at the chemical industries sector reported to MIM information bureau

the council of Ministers Secretariat has instructed all over mental department and State

institutions to keep all used batteries to be handed over to the State Company for batteries

industry through taking out and extracting lead by using special ferns, in order to be used

once again in producing new batteries. On other hand, the spokesman stressed that more

than 2 billion I.D were allocated for the company within 2008 investment plan, since the

Company Commend the rehabilitation of charging circles for batteries and environ mental

treatments for the Company Plants. It is hoped that 7 billion I.D will be allocated for the

company within 2009 investment plan through Contracting with Cloride Company to purchase

new machines and equipments to improve and increase Production level Capacity. It is worth

mentioning that the Company products of batteries are Competitive with their similar items

and imported batteries in the market. These products are distinguished with convenient prices

and 6 month guarantees.



State Company for AutomotivesSuppliesBaghdadMunicipality with

83 Shasi Tracks:

The State Company for Automotives Industry, which affiliates to the Ministry of Industry and

Minerals, supplied the Municipality of Baghdad with 83 Shasi trucks 4*6 model in accordance

to a 6 billion and 640 million I.D worth contract. This was reported by a spokesman of the

Engineering industries sector, who told MIM information bureau that the Company has

assembled, trucks by combining bodies over Shasi structures with adding Hydraulic systems

for them . Explaining the each truckests 80 million I.D The spokesman added that

manufacturing works have been conducted in cooperation with the State Company for

mechanical industries, which also belongs to the Ministry. The latter Company undertaken the

manufacturing of bodies .STAI is currently aspiring to manufacture Saloon cars and field pick-

ups referring that the company has got capabilities to manufacture several products like cite –

Dunbar of 1,1 ton and carriages of 35 ton load at different kinds as well as supplying general

spare parts for the company products , such as batteries, tyers , tools ,filters and others ,

moreover manufacturing and executing iron projects and mechanical works and fabricating

small oil refineries at 10,000 barrels a day capacity . Hydraulic devices project and, oil

equipments.



To tackle ground water problem... State Company for Geological

Survey Communes a contract with Najaf province:

The State Company for Geological Survey and Mining started the implementation of study

and treatment project of high level underground water problem at Central Najaf province

through collecting water samples and conducting chemical and bacteriological analysis with

measuring underground Water levels in order to define water resources and water movement

orientations and consequently Setting necessary solutions for this problem through analyzing

all data information's resulted from that procedure . A spokesman at the Ministry told the

information bureau that the contract signed in last March with the province is in pursuance to

the State on Ministry of Industry and Minerals Endeavor's to develop provincial info –

structures through direct Contracting with provincial administrations. Stressing that the

Company laid down an integrated unction plan to exert the project with standard duration that

is only 4 months by specialized scientific personnel in Hydrology. It is worth mentioning that

the high level of underground water wills ledeid to be mixed with sewage waters, this will

cause those waters to be polluted, the matter that constitutes a major hazard on people of

Najaf, who depend on these underground waters in their daily life.



Following more then one year stop Petro- Chemical Industries

reproduces early this year and realize since comes:

The State Company for Petrochemical industries, which belongs to the Ministry of Industry

and Minerals reproduced more than 1000 ton of poly ethylene which equals to 2 billion and

250 million I.D. A spokesman at the chemical industries sector stated the above and told MIM

– information bureau that re-operating this complex was following one year stop due to the

natural gas decrease and the halt which constitutes the essential material of operation and

production along the halt period, and for paying Salaries for employees. The State Company

doped a plan to resume operating power generating units in order to export 40 mega watts

per hour to the national power net work through a country that was concluded with the

Ministry of Electricity, besides the resumption of Clore Unit operation to provide water

purification units at southern provinces with clore. The plan further contained performing Com

apprehensive maintenance works by the Company employees with the support of MIM state

companies at the southern area Petrochemical industries are considered among the

Complicated industries that need stability in operation conditions like power supply and

natural gas (raw material) and other helping items more over the supply of spare parts for

their machinery and equipments from international enterprises. It is worth mentioning that the

company is endeavoring to regain its production units by exploiting grants allocated by the

Ministers where 45 billion I.D were allocated for the Company within the 2008 investment plan

.the company also seeks to operate its high – qualified technical personnel in all

specialization to solve the problems and difficulties that the company is suffering within the

current circumstances while the Company – consists of several maintenance work shops that

are prepaid for serving all modern machinery and equipment .



State Company for Mechanical Industries manufactures 100

agricultural items for the benefit of the private sector:

The State Company for mechanical industries which belongs to the Ministry of Industry and

minerals accomplished the fabrication works of 100 agricultural equipment for the advantage

of the private sector according 99 million I.D worth contract. A spokesman at the Engineering

industries sector told MIM – information bureau that the company has concluded another

contract with the private sector to manufacture 3 trucks at 40 ton bad at a value of 81 million

I.D , Adding that the Company supplied Babylon Municipality with tractors and shasi trucks

with 4 ton load within a contract at total value of 260 million I.D moreover another contract

concluded with the State Company oil excavations Stating on the supply of 13 tankers at a

value of 624 million I.D and another Contract with Baghdad Municipality for the supply of

150tractors with shasi trucks of 4 ton load . The State Company for Mechanical Industries is

considered among specialized companies in producing tractors agricultural tools irrigation

pumps, screws and huts and sprinkling systems.



AL Sumood State Company succeeds in manufacturing Cement

factory roals:

AL Sumood State Company for Steel industries, which affiliates to the Ministry of Industry and

Minerals, succeeded in manufacturing roals and poles for cement factories in accordance with

adopted international roals standards and specifications. This was stated by spokesman of

the Company to MIM – information bureau and said that AL Sumood Company is the first in

the industrial sector, which has been able to manufacture these roals which were previously

being imported from abreact and that following the successful manufacturing process the

company concluded a Contract with the State Company for Southern Cement for the supply

of 6 rolling machines for crushing stones with 6 shafts which will save huge amounts of

money for both sides. Referring that these experience is hoped to be applied for all cement

plants in the country. The spokesman, also declared that the Company performed the

manufacturing of 28 parts of 2nd AL Batha Bridge for the advantage of AL Mutasm

Contracting Company, as well the company finalized the supply of water purification station

(RO) for the benefit of State Commission for Free Zones which belongs to the Ministry of

Finance, Explaining that the Company has got future planned expansions which are

represented in mill – rolled and sustain casting projects , in addition in Circular forging project

and the wastes project i.e. re – opera ration of iron wastes in pursuance to required

specifications to ensure productivity process . the spokesman added that the company

realized several achievements , such as the manufacturing of iron structures and Jamalons

for the advantage of the Ministry of Agriculture, and iron parts and bridges for the benefit of

Ministry of housing and construction departments moreover , the bridge cranes for Beiji

Power Station .







Ministry of Industry and Minerals Calls for supporting Drugs

Industry to protect the Iraqi Consumer:

The General Director of foodstuff and drugs industry sector at the Ministry of Industry and

minerals. Called of supporting drugs industry on the national level since it is of cancers to the

Iraqi citizen and if has to be protected in order to provide Iraqi citizens with a high quality and

effective drug .as well as to save hundreds of millions of U.S $ annually for the country.

Where the allocation of Ministry of It lath for last year were about 600 million U.S $. Which is

expected to reach one billion U.S $ for this year. This statement was included within his

inaugurating speech at the Scientific Conference organized by I so research Center for

Consumer protection , end market status , held in Baghdad University under the slogan of

Reality of Drugs and prospects Industry . Marketing safety and Quality and their reflection on

Iraqi consumer . Stating that drugs national companies are distinguished of their quality

qualification in drugs and medical appliances industry , through the adjustment of their

production programmers according to the needs of Ministry of Health , this of course ,will save

major storage cost sand logistic funds moreover, drugs could be produced within limited

duration of time compared with importation processes, as well as the guaranteed product

quality until the expiry date of product and that the locally made drugs couldn’t be expired due

to dealing and transport condition then to save possible losses resulted from storing within un

healthy conditions .. the State Company for drugs and medical appliances marketing , is

enjoying domestic distribution rights in case of dealing with private section companies

specialized and , ACAI which operates inside Iraq .although the exporting countries to Iraq

don’t compensate for expired drugs. General director clarified that there are investment

profiles for drugs factories , listed within a strategic plan of MIM to support drugs industry , in

addition to an invitation for the private sector companies to invest in this vital sector , which

realizes a high revenue and a major service for citizens . referring to the obstades that drugs

national industry faces in Iraq. These obstades are being represented in the council of

ministers Economic Committee instruct which oblige ministry of Health. Not to give any

Priority to the national drug manufacturing companies and impose able to compare those

companies prices with Indian, Chinese and other companies whose products couldn’t actually

compete with the Iraqi product which is better in quality and effectiveness. It is worth

mentioning that the first drugs plant in Iraq and the area was a private plant named the Iraqi

plant and was opened by the Iraqi king on 1956 . At present there are two state Companies

for drugs production , namely Samara and Nineveh drugs Companies in addition to an Arab

joint Company i.e. ACAI , to which Iraq contributes with 58% Drugs industry's considered

among strategic industries that realize the highest additional value, in comparison with all

other civilian industries .



Sammara Drugs Company holds the First Scientific Conference in

the frame – work of MIM endeavors to develop the Industrial reality

in Iraq:

The State Company for Drugs and medical appliances Industry, which belongs to the Ministry

of Industry and Minerals, holds its 1st scientific conference on the College of Education Hall in

Sammara on Monday, May 5, 2008. A spokesman of the Company told MIM information

bureau that the conference will discuss the industrial reality in Iraq , the drugs industry in the

company , and the scientific institutions role in supporting this industry , with the possible

scientific exploitation of medical herbs and plants. The Conference will also deal with the

universities role in providing the scientific drugs research, with Arab and Islamic Contributions

to diseases treatment and drugs industry. The spokesman called upon all relevant institutions

and media to participate in the conference so as to help in realizing the goal of the company.

This scientific forum comes within MIM endeavors to support and develop drugs industry

sector ,, since it is so vital in offering drugs needs for Iraqi citizens , then for the protection

against risks of imprinted drugs . in this connection, MIM has recently called upon the Ministry

of Health to consolidate national drugs industry through contracting with State drugs

Companies – such as Sammara Drugs Company and Nineveh Drugs Company and the Arab

Company for Anti – biotics Industry (ACAI) to possess its needs of drugs so as to protect the

people against risks of dealing with un applicable drugs.



Hammam AL Aleel Cement Factory increases production capacity

following rehabilitation:

The State Company for northern cement, one of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals State

Companies finalized the rehabilitation works on Hammam AL Aleel cement Factory with

thundered percent self – efforts. A spokesman at the Constructive Industries Sector of MIM

stated that the rehabilitation works consisted of replacement of certain parts and equipments

of the factory and maintains and repairment of others according to a detailed programme and

that those rehabilitation works helped in increasing 25% of the production capacity of the

factory to be 75% explaining that the factory suffers several problems that hinder its

production march , among those problems the deficit in power supply and the sudden shut

down of power which negatively affects the production capacity of the company since this

situation will require the reoperation of the factory section at least 24 hours following each

shily down in addition to the instable searing situation which impacts the attendance of

employees – in a related context , the company , also, finalized the rehabilitation works on

Badush Cement Plan ant with the company personnel self efforts, where the production

capacity of the factory has reached 90% . It is worth mentioning that the state company for

northern cement is specialized in producing Portland normal and high quality protective

cement. It possesses 6 factories I – e Badush , Sinjar , Hammam AL Aleel , where Badush

Cement Plant consists of 5 production lines , while Hammam AL Aleel Cement Plant includes

3 production lines , and Sinjar Plant has got only 2 production lines .



With more than 1 billion and During March... Deyala State

Company concludes supply contract for different distribution power

transformers:

Deyala State Companies for Electric Industries, which affiliates to the Ministry of Industry and

Minerals during last march, concluded a number of contracts with both public and private

sectors, those contracts valued totally 1 billion, 287 million and 300 thousand I.D within the

reconstruction process frame work in Iraq, especially in Electricity field. In a statement to

information bureau, a spokesman at the company said that 2 contracts were concluded with

southern power Distribution Directorates at a value 7122 million and 500 thousand I.D for the

supply of 1000 meters at various models and 60 power distribution transformers at 250 kV

capacity. UN addition to another contract with AL Risafa Power distribution Directorate for the

supply of transformers at the same capacity at a value of 525 million I.D. the spokesman

added that a contract was concluded with ((klat)) company for the supply of 3 power

distribution transformers at 250 kv capacity and 3 others transformers at 100 kv at a value of

49 million and 800 thousand I.D clarifying that the company covers approximately 20% of

Iraq's need for power transformers, while the company currently produces 80% of the

available capacity confirming that such production will contribute to stabilize the national

electricity network . The spokesman indicated to the financial allowances of the company from

the MIM investment plan for 2008 which valued 17 billion I.D. The company seeks to utilize

these allocations in rehabilitating production lines of power transformers through importing

new control machinery system and maintaining the existing machines in the production was

so as to increase production capacity, the matter that will help to meet a bigger part of Iraq's

need for power transformers. It is to be mentioned that the transformers produced by the

company enjoy international standard specifications that are adopted by the electricity sector,

they are considered as better than those imported. That is in accordance with the certification

and proof of those concerned.



To realize security stability in Tarmiya district AL Sumood state

company undertakes the reconstruction of MashahdaBridge:

Al Sumood state company, which belongs to ministry of industry and minerals, undertook

reconstructing Al Mashahda Bridge, which was damaged on 2006 to serve the district the

villages and their inhabitants.

A spokesman at the engineering industries sector stated the above to MIM information bureau

and said that a 120 million I.D. contract was signed to reconstruct Al Mashahda Bridge.

The contract states on the installation of new iron bridge as a vital crossway for the city

inhabitants and the company employees.

In a related context the spokesman emphasized that the company concluded another contract

with the directorate general of middle electricity to supply number of circular and sandwich

panels which estimated 3100 panels at 9- 11 m length made of (st- 44) metal within 15 day as

a record of execution though it was a limited time to the company adhered to despite the herd

circumstances.

It is worth motioning that the company implemented several high production capacity

prominent projects such as the sustainable casting project at a production capacity 150

thousand tons per year to produce steel parts at different kinds and the mill – rolling project at

a production capacity of 250 thousand tons per year, to produce various types of shafts then

the resolve forging project at 130 thousand tons per year, which is specialized in

manufacturing different items like steel pillars and oil wells drilling equipments, and high

pressure pipes. The company, further, set up scrub project at 180 thousand to 4 year which

ensures the preparation and supply of the heavy foundry planet and the Iron scrub casting

project at requirement quantities and specifications to ensure productivity process and supply

the company and its plants with Oxygen and Argon gases and Nitrogen the company

established Oxygen plants at 800 m3 per hour as well as the company erected Argon plant at

300 m3 per hour.



To support agriculture sector in Iraq… ministry of industry and

minerals supplies ministry of Agriculture with 120 thousand tons of

Urea fertilizers:

The state company for southern fertilizers, which belongs to ministry of industry and minerals

supplied ministry of agriculture with 120 thousand tons of Urea fertilizers at competitive prices

to support the sector of agriculture in Iraq.

A spokesman at the chemical industries sector told MIM information bureau that the quantity

provided to ministry of agriculture was a part of a contract to supply 200 thousand of Urea

fertilizers at super and high quality till middle 2008 to lower prices than imported counter parts

at 50%.

Meanwhile the state company for northern fertilizers witness a stop in produce for

maintenance works on an essential equipment in the plant it is hopped to resume production

during July.

Stating that the same sector state company for phosphate industries is resuming production

and has marketed already 80000 tons of phosphate fertilizers during the shut down and the

difficult transportation of raw materials due to none- function of train services.

It is to be noted that the chemical industries sector concentrates hard efforts to develop the

three state companies' manpower and equipment in order to realize higher production

capacities since those companies are considered so important that agriculture sector in Iraq

largely depends on their products.



Nineveh Drugs Company produces new drugs limit the anti-

cancer drugs side effects:

The state company for drugs and medical appliances industry- Nineveh. Which belongs to

ministry of industry and minerals, wined a compatibility certificate from the national

commission for observance and we searches which belongs to the ministry of health. For

anew drugs limit side effects of several cancer drugs. A spokesman at the company told MIM

- information bureau. That the company got the said certificate for the new (1 injection

mesnan 100 –mi) drug that could avoid side effects of cyclophosphamide anti- blood cancer

drugs. Stating that the new drug when used before or with that drug will limit side effects.

In a related context. The spokesman added that the. Company succeeded producing new

(Beslomethanin) spray drug, which contain. Kind of kortzon referring that sample of the new

drug has been sent to the medical observance directorate for conducting necessary analysis

and tests. Consequently the drug has been presented to pharmacies, following successful

examinations.

The company is currently about to produce new spray drugs to treat sensitivity at nose, as

well as to produce other medical items.

It is worth mentioning that the state company for drugs and medical appliances industry-

Nineveh. Has recently produced several medical drugs that have been already presented to

market.



MIM... ready to hold Fairs for its company products in all Iraqi

provinces:

H.E. Mr. Fawzi Franso Harriri- minister of industry and minerals unstructured MIM economic

department to directly coordinate with the all provincial councils in order to hold Faris for MIM

company products... At ever province center. With no rent expenses to be paid provided that

each province shall under take the fair protection responsibility.

An official spokesman at MIM economic department. Stated that the minister's instructions

are equivalent to those of the state ministry for province affairs. In its letter no.210 dated

march 24, 2008. Addressed to al provinces to seriously. Pay attention to promote MIM

company products by those authorities belong to provinces considering these products as

national items that contribute to meet local needs and provide hard currency for the country,

as well as those products are identical to global ISO specifications. Stating further that the

state ministry for province affairs also suggested to open centers at provinces to exhibit MIM

company products in order to the concerned sides to be acquainted adding that all ministries

and offices have been previously. Instructed to promote national products, and to purchase

from private sector only when state company excuse to provide the demand.

Those ministries and departments have also been provided with company discs containing

products and prices of all MIM companies, so as to help those sides to ensure meeting their

needs.

AL-Sumood state company finalizes Iron parts for both

AbbasiyatBridge in Najaf and Batha in ThiQar:

The state company Al-Sumood for steel industries which belongs to the ministry of industry

and minerals, made the iron parts of AbbasiyatBridge on the highway linking both Babylon

and Najaf provinces in a accordance with the contract concluded with Hamourabi stat

company for contracts which belongs to the ministry of housing and constriction at a value of

(165) million.

A spokesman at the company told MIM- information bureau that the bridge will shortly be

opened after the finalization of painting and covering works. In order to help lessening traffic

in that area and widening roods there under the great progress that traffic and transport

nowadays witness in the country.

Praising the efforts of engineering and technical personnel of the company in implementing

the contract within the agreed upon time.

The company also executed the iron parts of the second BathaBridge at ThiQar province for

the advantage of Al-Mutasm state company for constructive which belongs to the ministry of

housing and construction.

Within the company cement supported industry activities. The new Badush cement plant in

Mousel and Al-Najaf cement plant have been provided with essential items to rehabilitate and

develop their production lines.

It is to be noted that AL-Sumood state company is specialized in producing iron structures.

producing iron pressed and forged items at hot forging method, and producing closed –

forged items-besides producing steel panels of different kinds of steel.

Minister of industry and minerals signed a memorandum of under

standing with Scania automotive industry company sweeden:

With the aim of upgrading the state company for automotive industry Alexandria. This has

taken plaice during the participation in the second international promise conference of Iraq.

Held in Stockholm on Thursday, may 2008. With the participation of major delegation headed

by H.E. Mr. Primer and deputy primer Dr. Barham Saleh and a large number of minister and

senior officials



After turning to produce blankets. State company for woolen

industries repeats Al-Harria factory.

The state company for woolen industries, one of the ministry of industry and minerals state

formations repeats Al_Harria woolen industries plant, following the transformation of

production lines so as to Cope the progress in world textile industries.

This was confirmed by a spokesman at the textile industries sector. Who told MIM–

information bureau that Al-harria plant will be specialized in producing woolen blankets?

Instead of woolen cloth.

On a related context.. the spokesman state that the company. Has got (2) million U.S. $ out of

the us grant allocated by MIM for textile industries sector. Which amounted (13) million and

(125) thousand U.S$ as to upgrade this sector which faced a lot of obstacles due to borders

openness and that goods entering into drag. are not subject to the adopted technical

specification it is worth mentioning that in seeking for production reality progress. The state

company for woolen industries has got (7) plants i.e.

st

The mechanical carpet plant. Al-Fath plant. May 1 plant. Nassiry textile plant. AlHarria plant.

AlTaji plant tarns and carpet plant and spare parts manufacturing plant. As well the company

has its systematic and middle products including.. 2 and 1person woolen blankets. eklirick

textile blankets male woolen cloth. eklirick bear pet the company also aspires to the future

since it has got large chances to develop and modernize its production these through

cooperation with world companies and investors.



85% realization Rate, State Company for dairy products

implements pastured milk production line project:

The state company for dairy products which belongs to the ministry of industry and minerals.

Succeeded in finalizing the installation of cartoon canned pastured milk production line at AL-

Deueney dairy plant of a value of (4) million and (100)thousand U.S.$ as apart of the Italian

grant in cooperation with the united nations industrial development organization (UNIDO) with

view of developing. Animal width of the province.

This was reported by a spokesman at the food staff and drags industries sector. Who told

MIM information bureau that the project was supplied with advanced machinery and

equipments from Major European companies (A.P.V. and valaval companies) ads that the

project included the purchase of advanced canning machine and power generator at (800) KV

capacity. In order to keep the products clean. The spokesman returned that the project has

been supplied. With modern lab-rotaries devises and specialized vehicles to carry the... Raw

milk. With a water purification unit. Adding that the company employees have been trained to

work on the new production lines at both state and private sectors sine an expanded work

shop has been prepared with the participation of (18) specialized dairy companies and 30

farmers and cow breeders. In coordination with agricultural dire orate of the province. With

real of aver ness in using modern and advanced styles in possessing raw dairy. Resources

on a related connection. The spokesman stated that a new similar project has been initiated

in Abu Grebe plant lately in 2008. to produce pastured milk in plastic cans at a capacity of

(10) ton per hour. Emphasizing that the project was contracted with Lebanese Company at a

value of (3) million and (400) thousand U.S $. The ministry continues to support the company

so as to serve animal wealth in Iraq.



The central committee for application transparency principles:

The central committee for application transparency principles at the ministry of industry and

minerals, executed realization of the first stage of transparency guide according to the guide

adopted criteria so as to ensure no deviation. Honest and fairness of demonstration of MIM

(67) SOEs.

Mr. Thaer badri Hasson Farid assist ion general director of MIM Economic department, head

of the committee. Declared his committee transition to the second stage of the adopted

mechanisms of the committee of application transparency criteria and principles through the

commence of continues reports publishing starting from early June 2008 across media and

press in order to acquaint ministries and evil society organizations and dignity commission

and the public in general. With the transparency reports The committee will farther circulate

these reports over the electronic web-cite, which will be announced later on, when completed

in order to be another means to circulate the committee reports and to receive views and

remarks from authorities concerned in tackling financial and administrative corruption cases .

So as to serve the public and support national economy and to eliminate corruption

phenomenon then to make 2008, an anti. Administrative corruption year, in accordance with

H.E. Mr. prime ministry instructions.



AL-Faris state company makes water pacifications units for the

advantage of the ministry of municipalities and public works:

The technical personnel of Al-Faris state company. One of the formation of the ministry of

industry and minerals completed more than (85%) of the wakes of manufacturing water

purification units of a capacity of (50-240) mc/hour for the benefit of the ministry of

municipalities and public works. according to the control whose value equals to (9) billion(1)

million.

A spokesmen at the company told MIM – information bureau that those purification units are

included within proposed project to retreat sewege and industrial waters with view of

eliminating wastes that may result in environmental hazards. Besides gel ting benefit from the

chemical materials out of treatment.

Stating that the project has got other positive. Prospects that are availing pure waters for

water and irrigation projects.

The spokesman added that the company is on the way to execute a major project within the

2008 MIM investment plan. The project states on manufacturing industrial waters treatment

units so as to largely contribute to have a clear and free environment from industrial nastes

and chemical materials that those industrial waters contain.

On he other hand. The spokesmen declared that the project is of AL-Doura power station 4th

unit rehabilitation is hoped to be awarded to Al Faris Company in cooperation with Ibn Majid

state company.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to be specialized in making water purification units Al

Faris and crude oil refining on its.

Al Faris state company produces also vertical and horizontal storage tanks, high pressure

vessels. Iron structures farther more the company a spires to produce new products such as

ballic storage tanks and refining towers for chemical and petrochemical projects and sewege

treatment systems in addition to the company endeavors to Tran sfer technology from other

international enter prizes.



Al-Faris state company manufactures water purification units at

varied capacities for the benefit of the public sector:

Al-Faris state company one of ministry of industry and minerals state formations implemented

the works of manufacturing water purification units at a capacity of (200) cubic meter per hour

for the advantage of the state directorate for water which belongs to the ministry of

Municipalities and public works i.e.(20) units.

A spokesman told MIM-information bureau that the company has got another contract for the

supply of (52) purification units at a capacity of 50-240 cmper hour. Stating that the contract

accomplishment rate amounted 80%.

On the other hand the company personnel finalized the implementation of crude oil refinery

unit, installation project at a capacity of (10) thousand barrel /day for the benefit of the state

company for southern refineries at rate of (85) in pursuance to the contract concluded with the

latter. At a value of (140) thousand U.S. $ the remaining rate is for to sake of the state

company for designs and engineering consultations. Including the follow up of importing

complementary equipments.

It is worth men honing that Al-Faris state company. In moreover its specialization in

manufacturing water purification unit and crude oil refineries produces also vertical storage

tanks and horizontal ones. High pressure vessels. Iron structures further, it endeavors to

introduce the manufacture of new products including ball storage tanks, refinery towers for

chemical and Petro- chemical projects. Sewege water treatment units besides. The company

aspires also for technology transition from global specialized enter prices.



With 100% Iraqi efforts. The state company for Iron and steel

rehabilitates spiral pipes plant:

The state company for iron and steel, which affiliates to the ministry of industry and minerals.

installed the spiral pipes plant special equipment relying on Iraqi technical expertise and

efforts since the German side has apologized to lo so.

A spokesman at the company reported the above to MIM- information bureau and state that

this plant construction and installation process has been 75% performed. The company of the

work is hoped to be during next November.2008 referring that all work steps have been

covered by media in coincident of credibility and Transparency the company is often pursuing.

State that the company has called upon all employees for work to achieve job stability and to

set an actual work time discipline, especially following the cancel of self-finance and

application of the new salary system for employees and the signing of written promise for

work commitment and not to affiliate to any other party.



Deputy Minister of industry and minerals announces the

finalization of last works of Al-SarrafyaBridge rehabilitation:

Mr. Adel Kareem deputy minister of industry and minerals for development and investment

affairs supervisor on Al-Sarrafya iron bridge rehabilitation works declared that this greet

momentum is hoped to be inaugurated on lately may 2008.

This declaration came within a field mist paid by Mr. Kareem accompanied by Mr. Mohammed

Abdullah deputy MIM for company affairs and Mr. Manqith Al-Bakr advisor of MIM in order to

get acquainted with the last stages of the bridge rehabilitation.

In a statement to MIM information bureau Mr. Deputy Minister described the bridge us one of

Baghdad important symbols since MIM. Technical and engineering personnel used the most

modern technological techniques to rehabilitate the bridge. Explaining that MIM related–works

were designing and manufacturing and site- installation of all parts of the iron bridge to reach

the final stages...

Mr. Deputy minister further, reiterated that all work phases were successfully undertaken. In a

challenge to the terrorist acts that targeted the infrastructure... Evaluating the ministry of

housing and construction role in removing the rebels and paving the bridge.

Mr. Deputy Minister, further, praised the cooperation between both ministries that has

resulted in performing the competition of rehabilitation works at a very standard period of

time.

Congratulating the Iraqi government and people. For this achievement which is considered as

an important step.

An the country reconstruction on one hand and competing terrorism, on the other.



State company for northern cement succeeds in rising up

production capacity of Badosh cement plant to 90%:

The state company for northern cement which belongs to the ministry of industry and minerals

executed the rehabilitation of Badosh cement plant, by relying on the company self efforts.

A spokesman at the constructive industries sector told MIM- information bureau that the

rehabilitation helped to raise up the production capacity to 90%.

Clarifying further that the company has also rehabilitated the new Hammam AL-Aaleel

cement plant. The rehabilitation included the alteration of special parts of equipment and the

repairing of others according to a detailed program therefore the plant production capacity

has been raised up from 25% to 75%.

Stating that the plant faces several problems that hinder its production march. Including the

hesitated power supply and the sudden shaft-down and interruption of power supply which

negatively and directly influences the production capacity of the company since it needs at

last 24 hours after every power cut off to re operate the parts of the plane. In addition to the

unstable security situation. Which affects the attendance of the company empbyces to work?

It is worth mentioning that the state company for northern cement is specialized in producing

normal Portland cement and high soft cement the company owns ( 6 ) plants. Badosh Sinjar

and Hammam Al-Aleel cement plants.

Since Badosh cement plants consists of (5) production lines. Where as Hammam Al-Aeel

cement plant has got (3) production lines. While Sinjar cement plant possesses only two

production lines.

State directorate for industrial development eon ducts survives on

173 industrial projects all over Iraqi provinces:

The state directorate for industrial development one of the ministry of industry and minerals

state formations.. conducted survives on (173) industrial projects all over Iraq provinces a

spokesman at the directorate told MIM information bureau that the directorate also issued

founding-completion for (32) fully- applicable projects with the o ownership and stocks

transition for (294) industrial projects. Clarifying that the directorate issued (94)

recommendations letter for the allocation of areas of land for industrial projects those letters

were addressed to the governmental.. Real-estate departments all over the country provinces

with the issuance of (655) support letters (need reports) for those industrial projects benefiting

from raw materials.

The state directorate for industrial development was previously issued (362) founding licenses

for a number of industrial projects in Iraq. That has been distributed over various industrial

sectors, foodstuff, textile, wooden, paper, chemical, and plastic, Constructive. Manufactured

metal and Trans formational metal industries at a total investment value of (51) bullion and

(27) million I.D.



Mnder the auspices of deputy minister for development and

investment affairs a work shop to discuss… the industrial

investment law amendment for both mixed and private sector:

Engineer Adel Kareem deputy minister of industry and minerals for development and

investment affairs. Stressed that currently in Iraq there is no local economic policy... but

however there is general governmental policy aiming at supporting local sector through

establishing investment banks.

Won –profitable banks. And granting for investors at 10 year term with no more than 2%

interest rate. Teaching a work shop held on Tuesday may 20.2008 … to discus the industrial

investment law for both mixed and private sectors… no 20 of 1998 with the attendance of

large number of researchers and specialists in industrial sector, Mr. Kareem said that this law

was adopted within the last regime when the state has controlled over all sectors including the

economic ones. And closed markets in Iraq while the current policy aims at opening

cooperation prospects and facilitating. The entering of Iraqi market and creating new

technology, stating tat the law consists of positive items and other in need for some amen

dements in order to be so convenient with the political and economic requirements and to

encourage investors to invest in Iraqi industry and to support national industry… through

granting exemptions and aids… to guarantee an industrial progress. With the development

plan via establishing. Small and middle industrial projects development fund at (50) million

U.S.$ capital.

Stressing the necessarily compatibility between investment law no.13 of 2006 under which

non- Iraqis were allowed to establish

industrial projects. And the industrial investment law for both mixed and private sectors.

Besides he returned to the mechanism by which grant and aids could be offered to

industrialist so as to develop the industrial reality Mr. Deputy Minister clarified that the

seminar recommendation will be presented to H.E.Mr. Minister of industry and minerals to

approve them and in tarn address these recommendations to the cabinet, then to the state

shura council. Aft awards to the council of deputies for voting and endorsement.

Referring that MIM has got several of seminars and work shops to review many of the laws

and organizing that work.

Adding that the industrial development directorate has granted loans for 1500 industrial

projects. Yet. And that there is a proposal. On granting easy loans for industries- at (50000 )

U.S $ for each project.

Mr. Munqith AL-baker advisor to MIM that there is an urgent need for a deep and integrated

study for the private sector and to find necessary means of sap port indicating that MIM

tendency is to enhance and develop industry in general. And not certain sectors, explaining

that –small… projects are considered as essential to obserb employment in the country and

to eliminate unemployment Mr. Salim Paul's. MIM general inspector stressed that industrial

investment law for both private and mixed sector.. Requires some amendments to be taken

so as to ensure some prevail characteristics granted to some plants. Mr. Abbas nasrallah.

General director of industrial development stated that the law being discussed by the seminar

and the items proposed to be amended in the investment law are quite stable to the current

industrial reality. Referring that industrial projects are possible to be established on

agricultural lands. Those private sector business have got varied opinions.. on law

amendments they expressed.. Comfort for that step taken by MIM in proposing law

amendments. Mr. Basim .vice chairman of Iraq industrialists union stated that those items

proposed to be amended are important once s since their amendment will have greet benefit

far the Iraqi private sector. One of the industrialist said that Iraqi industrialist are in need for

special. Support, and that there should be legislations on private sector.. Considering it as a

contributor to develop national economy and eliminate an employment. And that the state

should determinate between major and strategic projects and small projects as for granting

loans since there are major projects that comprehensive hundreds of employees and tens of

machines and produce strategic materials. So they could not be treated as small projects of

limited production.



With an amount of 7.5 billion I.D. state companies for leather

industries initiated a wide rehabilitation plan:

The state company for leather industry which belongs to the ministry of industry and minerals

initiated a wide rehabilitation plan that covered the company producing cites in order to

increase the company is economic activity.

This was reported by a spokesman at the leather industries sector, who told. MIM- information

bureau that the ministry allocated ( 7 ) billion and ( 500 ) thousand I.D. within 2008_2009

investment plan for the rehabilitation of the company plants which is represented in the

leather processing plant including cow leather processing for shoes making goat and sheep

leather processing for clothes making, and Baghdad shoes plant for service and safety shoes

making. The rehabilitation works, further, included the purchase of modern machines from

Turkish leather industries specialized origins and the repair of the plant old machines. The

spokesmen added that the company initiated also the rehabilitation of the shoes industry

requirements plant through introducing advanced injection machines for P.V.E. and P.U.

materials. And other direct injection machines for producing service and safety shoes.

On related context within regions development programmer. the spokesman conformed that

Najaf province has allocated (1) billion I.D. for the kufa plant which belongs also to the

company to execute civil works for the personal protection requirements producing project.

It is to be mentioned that the company has got the capacity to meet all demands of

governmental at mixed and private sectors the needs of service and industrial safety shoes .

leather jackets according to the adopted specification of the central standardization and

quality control system. The company has also got ISO certificate (9001) and hopes to get

(9002) ISO certificate.



AL-Furat state company releases a monthly income of more than

(1) billion I.D. in marketing chemical materials and plastic bags:

AL-furat state company for chemical industries that belongs to the ministry of industry and

minerals. Through out one month marketed (1156) tons of chemical materials and (600000)

plastic bags at a value of (1) billion and (700) million I.D.

A spokesman at the company told MIM-information bureau that the marketed chemical

materials were concentrated and light sulfuric acid. Hydraulic acid clore .soda, sodium

hypochlorite and iron hydrochloric. Stressing that the company is resuming its production

lines operation according to the available capacity and marketing referring to that (600)

thousand plastic bags have been marketed to various .public sector during the same period

.more over direct selling to private sector has been opened when a surplus production is

available as for other materials, a spokesman confirmed that production lines are highly

prepared .but however the company suffers from high prices of raw materials. Those are

allowing corn. Declaring that the company is ready for operation for others. Concerning the

company production of chemical materials. The spokesman announced that (332) ton of

varied materials like concentrated and light sulfuric acid. Huidroklorlic acid, clore, soda,

sodium hypochlorite, iron chloride. Which enter into several industries were produced for the

advantage of ministries of industry and minerals. Oil and electricity according to previous

concentrated contracts are under performing an co now. AL-Furat state company is among

the prominent companies in chemical industries has gained an ISO certificate (2000-901ISO)

on 2003. it has succeeded .also in expanding production lines depending on self technical

efforts to develop and modernize the company to read its designed capacity ,(25) billion and

(500) million I.D. were allocated to establish a production line for soda and clore. In addition to

(11) billion and (400) million I.D. to execute ecological projects that may contribute to ported

environment.

At is worth men toning that through its planned expansions. The company in aspiring to

produce certain materials. As well as, to establish new production lines to increase production

capacity at the plastic bags plant.



Al-Sumood state company supplies the state directorate for middle

area Electricity with sand witch and circular panels:

Al-Sumood state company for steel industries which belongs to the ministry of industry and

minerals finalized the works of contract concluded with middle area Electricity state

directorate the contract state on manufacturing 1250 circular panels (44ST) at ( 11) m length

and (1200) other panels at (9)m length.

A spokesmen at the company reported the above and state to MIM-information bureau that

the contact also contain supply of (300) sand witch panels at (11) m length and other (350)

sandwich panels at (9) m length, station that the contract has been implement at wither the

(45) day. agreed upon period the spokesmen added that the company also succeeded in

manufacturing the special rolls for cement plants with their own shafts according to the

international adopted specification metering that the Al-Sumood state company is considered

as the first in the industrial sector which has been able to manufacture those rolls .since then

were important from abroad in the past. And after the successful manufacturing experience.

The company concluded contract with the state company for southern cement for the supply

of (6) stone grinder rolls with 6 shafts so this will save huge amounts of money for both sides.

Referring that this experience is hoped to be applied for all cement plants in the country the

spokesmen explained further that the company has executed the works of manufacturing (28)

nd

parts of 2 Batha bridge for the benefit of al Al-Mutasm state company for contracts. As well

as the company has of its future plans for expansion including. The mill rolling project and

sustain casting in addition to the circular forging project and iron-wastes re treatment project

at required quantities and specification to ensure the productivity process continually.



Support of Iraqi drugs industry.. Ministry of industry and minerals

22 billion I.D. for Sammara drugs company:

Within the 2008 investment plan ministry of industry and minerals allocated 22 billion I.D. for

the state company for drugs and medical appliances- Sammara. One of the ministry of

industry and minerals state from at ions, so as to up grade its industrial reality.

This was reported by a spokesman at the food staff and drugs industry sector, who told MIM-

information bureau that the company has allocated the above mentioned amount for the

disposable sirens plant and for establishing anew am pales blood and yrea bags production

line.

The spokesman added that the company of drugs and medical appliances industry– Nineveh

is currently in the course of establishing unit-cancer drugs project station that new marketing

centers are supposed to be opened shortly. Including the inauguration of anew marketing

office of the drugs information building. As well as other international marketing offices the

spokesman clarified ,farther. That following imported drugs have over flooded the local market

.distorted and expired drugs have infiltrated to the country. There fore competed in price with

nationally and locally made products that are deemed better in quality and effectiveness.

Referring to the sustainable contraction with the ministry of health for the supply of drugs and

medical appliances. Besides the multi- supply resources in the country from private plants

and where houses.

His worth mentioning that both Sammara and Nineveh products are quite computer able with

international drug constitutions lather more .MIM drugs and medical appliances industry state

companies have the possibility of training and apprenticing drug- industry s penalized

personnel us well as. Designing and executing those production units in drugs making.

Among the most important. Iraqi drugs are tablets, Capsules, creams, suspensions, syrups,

liquids, powders and medical gases.



General directorate for industrial development issues 362 rounding

licenses for industrial projects:

The state directorate for industrial development, one of the ministry of industry and minerals

state formations .issued 362 founding licenses for several industrial projects in Iraq .Engineer

Adel Kareem , deputy minister of industry and minerals for development and investment

affairs told MIM- information bureau that those project have been distributed over different

industrial sectors food stuff textile wooden paper ,chemical and plastic construction

manufactured metal industries at an investment value of ( 51) billion and (27) million I.D.

Clarifying that foodstuff industry have got the first rank in gauging certificates sine these

industries got (85) founding licenses at a total value of (11) billion and (257) million I.D. while

the manufactured metal industries have got the second rank since they got (78) founding

licenses at a total value of (13) billion and ( 531) million I.D. the constructive industries have

got the third rank by gaining ( 67) founding licenses at an investment value of (8) billion and

(696) million I.D .where as the remaining were been distributed over ( 55) founding lances for

chemical and plastic industries at on investment value of (14) billion and (710) million I.D. and

(41) licenses for wooden industries of a value of (1) billion and (318) million I.D. with (23)

licenses for textile industries a value of (770) million I.D. and (11) licenses for paper industries

at a value of (545) million I.D. then just ( 2 ) licenses for transformation industries at a value of

(200) million I.D.



With high production capacities. State company for phosphate

resumes the production of combined fertilizers and sulfuric acid:

The State company for phosphate .one of the ministry of industry and minerals state

formations .produced about 1500 ton of combined fertilizers and 4200 ton of sulfuric acid

.during April 2008 Further more it has marketed 1205 ton of combined fertilizer for the benefit

of Ministry of Agriculture the company continues the production processes according to the

concluded contracts A spokesman at the chemical induction Sector told MIM information

bureau that the company has got allowances of the 2008 investment plan . Which amounted

50 billion I.D. through which the rehabilitation of the company production line will be financed

by importing varied equipments including pumps ,filters belts compressors and different

control devices these equipments will help to increase the production capacity of the company

with nigh rates in comparison with the current production capacity his worth men honing that

the company has got future plans to establish a major chemical complex AL_qaem district for

producing phosphate fertilizes at three kind: ( combined NP. uni –MAP and tri_TSP) his

conceded anon significant projects of industry in Iraq .the company further has got tradition

and middle production .such as( phosphoric acid .Sodium tri _phosphate , sodalim and

silka jeel )



Minister of Industry and Minerals meets both Ambassadors of Italy

and Japan to Baghdad

H.E. Mr. Fawzi Franso Harriri minister of industry and minerals met with Italian ambassador to

Baghdad the possibility of benefiting from Italian loans in industry and the encouragement of

Italian loans companies to work with and cooperate with MIM state companies were

discussed.

Further more Mr. Minister met also the Japanese ambassador to Baghdad the details of the

Japanese loan and MIM share of the loan and the preparations for the Japanese conference

on investment and businessman hoped to be held on next July 2008 and a number of

seasons encouraging Japanese companies to enter into Iraqi market were alleles cases

during the audience.



To protect Iraqi Consumer, Ministry of Industry and Minerals

adopts Consumer Protection Law:

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals under took the adoption of the consumer protection Law

which aims at protection Iraqi consumer as for prices and quality the human un applicable

goods, through adopting firm procedures over every producer or advertiser who may hot

adhere to this low. A spokesman at the Ministry told the information bureau that the new law

imposed a number of procedures that call upon every supplier or producer to fix the data and

specifications and the complete components of product, especially the expiry date before

presenting those products to market, and to adhere himself to Iraqi and international standard

so as to define the good quality of the imported or locally made goods. The Central

standardization and Quality Control Board will be the responsible authority for this purpose,

with the necessity of having the supplier a trade name and address to be registered in his

dual records, and keeping purchase and sell receipts and invoices and to all owe concerned

official authorities to conduct test and inspection at the supplier and advertiser cite so as to

get samples of stored and displayed goods with view of performing test on those goods by the

officially adopted authorities in order to decide wither these goods are valid for human

consumption clarifying that punishment will be imposed on every one who will violates the

principles of the law that is no less than 3 months of imprisonment and no less than 500

thousand I.D leavy, or no more than 3 years imprisonment and no more than 5 million I.D

leavy or by them both . The spokesman reiterated further that also among this law provisions

that every supplier or advertiser is prohibited from practicing chat or mislead and hiding the

real and actual adopted specification . The law also prohibits displaying, advertising or selling,

goods or services that cont radiates with thegeneral, discipline or morals this applies upon

every imported or manufactured good that complete components are not shown on the cover

or a cage of that goods. The expiry date must not be changed deviated or cancelled starting

that the main purpose is to protect Iraqi Consumer as for prices and quality and to help him to

avoid possessing, bad quality goods. The law also aims at getting the consumer aware of

rejecting many of bad imported goods so as to protect locally made goods. The spokesman

further stated that also called consumer protection council was established headed by a

chairman and comprises of representatives of 9 ministries the Iraqi chamber of commence,

Should the Council undertake a number of tasks among which lay down – policies and action

programmers that guarantee the consumer protection and rights with raising consumption

awareness and receiving and investigating complains, then studying draft resolutions on

consumption and consumer. It is worth mentioning that the adoption of this law came from

considering similar laws especially in neighboring countries in addition to convening seminars

and symposiums with the concerned authorities so as to ripen the draft law so as to avail the

required investment at mosphere under the economic openness and Iraqi affiliation to the

World Trade Organization This law has been endorsed by the Council Ministers and it was

awarded to the Council of deputies – Economic Committee to be Studied adopted.



Harriri discusses with is Minister of Trade and senior Iraqi and US

business men the investment opportunities in Iraq:

H.E. Mr. Fawzi Franco Harriri minister of Industry and Minerals. During acumen visit to the

United States of America. Met with the U.S Minister of Trade.

Through the meeting at tented by .the legal advisor of H.E. Primer. The Iraqi Ambassador to

washing to and Dr. Sami AL-Araji deputy minister of Industry and minerals for center activities

affairs.

Cooperation between the US minister of trade and the Iraqi minister of Industry and minerals.

Were discussed formula open which the Iraqi economic shall be enforced and developed

H.E. Mr. Minister Harriri met farther .Iraqi and U.S chamber of commence . The investment

opportunities in Iraqi industry and other economic sectaries well as the available opportunities

for U.S companies to work in Iraq. were all discussed in a related context .Mr. Minister held a

wide press conference at the national club of industry at Washington. To evaluate both

political and economic situation in Iraq. During his interview with Mr. Armor Muse. General

Secretary of the Arab league on line with the U.S. Arab economic forum .Mr. .Minster

discussed the last development in Iraq.



Ministry of Industry and Minerals calls upon Investors to get copies

of Investment files of MIM Companies:

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals Called upon all investors, capital owners and traders

who are willing to invest in MIM State Companies to attend MIM Head quarter to get copies of

investment profiles following the an noun cement for the second group of MIM rehabilitation

programme of MIM existing factories on basis of production partnership with specialised

global Companies .The group consisted of 5 industrial sectors i.e. engineering , constructive,

textile, chemical and petrochemical , food stuff and drugs industries. A spokesman of MIM

told information bureau that the investment profile value is 150 thousand I.D starting from

Thursday may 8,2008 Explaining that Thursday July 10,2008 will be the last day for

presenting offers. The spokesman further stated the MIM State Companies Investment profile

(second group) which was announced previously by H.E.Minister of Industry and Minerals,

comes within MIM plan for developing industrial sector general to transform into open market.

Last month in Dubai, MIM has presend 45 investment profiles for MIM State Companies for

Iraqi, Arab and foreign investors, in accordance to strategy that concentrated on 3 main

industrial sectors , the first is represented in high added value industries which witness a

major demand for their products that are included in Iraq reconstruction ; such as engineering

Constructive , chemical and petrochemical industries ,while the second is represented in for

structures supportive industries such as trucks, shasi – vehicles, tankers specialised vehicles

manufacturing industries the third is represented in industries that help to integrate industry

with other sectors such as health and agriculture . Further in Dubai, MIM has signed two

investment contracts the first on AL-Qaem Cement plant awardnes to AL-May Sara

Company, while the second one stated on awarding Kirkuk Cement Plant to Middle East

Company, this was performed within official signature protocols a Handed by Mr. Fawzi

Harriri, Minister of Industry and Minerals.



That AL-Sawari State Company Supplies the Ministry of Water

Resources With 10 Boats:

That AL-Sawari State Company, which belongs to the Ministry of Industry and Minerals,

needed over 10 boats to the Ministry of Water resources, the boats were at (4,5x108m) and

(5,5x208m) measurements according to the contract signed between the two sides, the

contract states on manufacturing 17 boats at a value of 500 million I.D. A spokesman at the

Company told MIM information bureau that the company technical and engineering Personnel

succeeded in manufacturing these boats within standard period of time challenging the

obstacles and extra ordinary conditions that faced the production march. Stressing that work

is going on constantly to finalize the contract which came after the Company has succeeded

in manufacturing 65 boats with varied sizes and kinds during both 2005 and 2006 at a value

of 3 million and 500 thousand I.D. The spokesman referred further that the company is about

to peg fiat with the Ministry of Defence so as to conclude contract on manufacturing boats and

the supply other products of the company with standard specifications which may compete

with other similar products of companies in the region Exploring current correspondence with

General Tourism Commission to manufacture 50 tourist boats and umbrellas with tourism –

supportive Projects , that may establish for high level cooperation between the two sides . It is

to be indicated that AL-Sawari State Company , which affiliates to the chemical and Petro

chemical industries sector , is specialised in producing chemical materials that are considered

essential in its for several industries tike , ratings , inks , fiberglass and others, the Company

also achieved a major success in boats manufacturing , those boats structure is basically

made of fiberglass. On the other hand, the company marketed 14 tons of kedrsen which is

used in paints making, for the Modern Pains private company, one of the mixed sector

companies, Explaining that the price of each ton is 2 million and 300 thousand I.D. The

Company initiated the rehabilitation of machines and equipments, as well as the purchase of

power generator to ensure the sustainable production process, farther more the performance

of transformation natural gas system into a liquid gas system, following the hault in enriching

the company with natural gas.

Ministry of Industry and Minerals commences the 3rd phase of

Research Seminars Series on Economic Transformation from

Public to Private Sector:

rd

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals held the First Seminar of the 3 phase, in Completion to

the education course adopted on economic transformation from State to private sector, and to

provide economic reform culture. The Seminar was held under the despises of Mr. Yaqub

Yousif Shonia MIM economic advisor. The Seminar was advocated to study the British

experience in transformation as for the assessment of its positive and negative manifestations

and character is tics us well as, its consequences, results and applications in view of the Iraqi

Society circumstances. During The Seminar attended by MIM – information bureau

representative, Mr. Mahdi AL-Baghdadi an expert, presented a research dealing with the

British experience in economic reform that was considered as most significant in and of

positive impact on economic policy making process, moreover, it was among important

experience in the world, and of rich lessons for those countries adopted economic

transformation, later on. The expert Stated that transformation from State to Private sectors,

is not limited on Industrial sector, but it rather extends to cover other sectors, such as

industrial utilities , post , communications , health sector and others stressing that no more

than one company should necessarily be advocated for transformation at the same time but

rather gradual transformation principle should be adopted , in order to know the market

capacity to comprehends the experience then , consequently , to study its application positive

and negative implications and results . Confirming that the presentation of more than one

company for transformation at the same time, Connection be raised the problem of

transformed company stocks. While Mr. Mahdi AL-Baghdadi called for economic re-

education for all society he further, explained that economic transformation concept means

that the State shall gradually give up its share in State Companies owner ship with its, the

Stated possession of so called the Golden share in accordance to the British experience , this

share will enable the government to veto on Companies Administrative council decisions

when contradict with the citizen interest und national economy, what ever the Private sector

share was in those companies . Concluding the British experience character sticks AL-

Baghdadi advised the Iraqi government to necessarily define the objective of economic reform

policy or to transform to private sector on clear and transparent basis , so as to avoid

confusion in the application of this policy Resuming his statement , he questioned of the aim

behind that policy is to raise the qualifications of State Companies or to expand owner ship

base and to avail more equality chances in distributing national wealth's , or rather it is a

policy that aims to gain allocations through selling assets and les seeing pressures on the

State general budget . In discussing his research , he called for greeting a Commission that

will be linked to high ranking state levels, to mange the transformation process, moreover ,

getting benefit from international expertise's, in addition to a group of recommendations to

organize the transformation process ,then to reduce negative or sudden impacts in application

with view of creating pure Iraqi economic policy that shall provide Iraqi people with

prosperous life and protect the people vis-à-vis economic problems . The Seminar dealt in

transparency with the research , where the presents submitted several views and ideas ,

those were economic experts and governmental officials , academies and private

businessmen who praised MIM efforts in holding such Seminars issuing studies and

preparing researches that all will contribute to economic policy – making in the country .



In a meeting with Abi Gureib delegates Deputy Minister of Industry

and Minerals for Company Affair discusses support to be pandered

to MIM companies at the District:

Mr. Mohammed Abdullah AL-Aani, deputy minister of Industry and Minerals for company

affairs, met with Abi Gureib district representatives, including May or Shaker Feza and local

council chairman and vice chairman of service council of Baghdad suburbs as well as MIM

State Company for Parry products Mr. Sabah Nuri Management Director A spokesman at the

deputy minister office told MIM – information bureau that MIM plains were revived to aced

rate MIM State companies and Plants capabilities at Abi Gureib district , including state

Company for Dairy products- Abi Gureib dairy plant , 4 million and 300 000 U.S.$ were

allocated for the plant out of the U.S Grant to the installation of Plastic canned milk production

in project . The line was previously imported in 2002 and it has been awarded to a private

investment company. Moreover ,an amount of 6 million and 500 thousand U.S.$ was

proposed to rehabilitation and install triangle-shaped cheese, production line and also Ugert

Paste ration machine , then cheese canning machine with cheese compressor at 10 ton

capacity, as well as batter canning line the rehabilitation of the existing lines at the company.

Referring to the sustainable work on the complementary program for which 5 billion I.D were

allocated to establish and install triangle and square shaped cheese production line. Mr.

Deputy Minister, further instructed to rehabilitate leed foundry at the district which belongs to

the MIM State Company for Batteries industry within the investment Plan of the Company so

as to improve the environ mental reality of the plant . As for Concrete blocks Plant,, which

affiliated to the State Company for Constructive industries . The spokesman clarified that the

plant was be operated following the marketing of the whole company stored products

Referring to the continuous works of structure manufacturing and supply Contract for the

benefit of Wasit State Company for textile industries . The meeting also dealt with the

Mowanee allocated for AL-Faris State Company and to instruct to export those amounts in

such a manner to increase and improve production. Al-Faris State Company is one of the

Engineering Industries Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals it is specialization

making water purification Unit and oil refineries and vertical and horizontal storage tanks high

pressure containers (bowls) and iron structures. the spokesman stated that 970 thousand

U.S.$ of the U.S Grant was allocated for the company to supply some equipments to enforce

the company abilities, besides the allocation of 11 billion I.D of the investment plan of 2008 ,

were advocated to manufacture sewege water treatment unit and to rehabilitate a number of

machines for producing drinking water units as well as the proposed of allocating 7 million

and 500 thousand U.S.$ on the account of national reconciliation follow-up and

implementation Committee with view of upgrading production lines and supply of raw-

materials.



Getting benefit of the used batteries... State Company for Batteries

Industry manufactures standard batteries:

The State Company for batteries industry, one of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals State

Organizations, succeeded in making standard batteries by benefiting from the used ones

through remanufacturing them so as to help to save an additional economic revenue for the

company. A spokesman at the chemical industries sector reported to MIM information bureau

the council of Ministers Secretariat has instructed all over mental department and State

institutions to keep all used batteries to be handed over to the State Company for batteries

industry through taking out and extracting lead by using special ferns, in order to be used

once again in producing new batteries. On other hand, the spokesman stressed that more

than 2 billion I.D were allocated for the company within 2008 investment plan, since the

Company Commend the rehabilitation of charging circles for batteries and environ mental

treatments for the Company Plants. It is hoped that 7 billion I.D will be allocated for the

company within 2009 investment plan through Contracting with Cloride Company to purchase

new machines and equipments to improve and increase Production level Capacity. It is worth

mentioning that the Company products of batteries are Competitive with their similar items

and imported batteries in the market. These products are distinguished with convenient prices

and 6 month guarantees.



State Company for AutomotivesSuppliesBaghdadMunicipality with

83 Shasi Tracks:

The State Company for Automotives Industry, which affiliates to the Ministry of Industry and

Minerals, supplied the Municipality of Baghdad with 83 Shasi trucks 4*6 model in accordance

to a 6 billion and 640 million I.D worth contract. This was reported by a spokesman of the

Engineering industries sector, who told MIM information bureau that the Company has

assembled, trucks by combining bodies over Shasi structures with adding Hydraulic systems

for them . Explaining the each truckests 80 million I.D The spokesman added that

manufacturing works have been conducted in cooperation with the State Company for

mechanical industries, which also belongs to the Ministry. The latter Company undertaken the

manufacturing of bodies .STAI is currently aspiring to manufacture Saloon cars and field pick-

ups referring that the company has got capabilities to manufacture several products like cite –

Dunbar of 1,1 ton and carriages of 35 ton load at different kinds as well as supplying general

spare parts for the company products , such as batteries, tyers , tools ,filters and others ,

moreover manufacturing and executing iron projects and mechanical works and fabricating

small oil refineries at 10,000 barrels a day capacity . Hydraulic devices project and, oil

equipments.



To tackle ground water problem... State Company for Geological

Survey Communes a contract with Najaf province:

The State Company for Geological Survey and Mining started the implementation of study

and treatment project of high level underground water problem at Central Najaf province

through collecting water samples and conducting chemical and bacteriological analysis with

measuring underground Water levels in order to define water resources and water movement

orientations and consequently Setting necessary solutions for this problem through analyzing

all data information's resulted from that procedure . A spokesman at the Ministry told the

information bureau that the contract signed in last March with the province is in pursuance to

the State on Ministry of Industry and Minerals Endeavor's to develop provincial info –

structures through direct Contracting with provincial administrations. Stressing that the

Company laid down an integrated unction plan to exert the project with standard duration that

is only 4 months by specialized scientific personnel in Hydrology. It is worth mentioning that

the high level of underground water wills ledeid to be mixed with sewage waters, this will

cause those waters to be polluted, the matter that constitutes a major hazard on people of

Najaf, who depend on these underground waters in their daily life.



Following more then one year stop Petro- Chemical Industries

reproduces early this year and realize since comes:

The State Company for Petrochemical industries, which belongs to the Ministry of Industry

and Minerals reproduced more than 1000 ton of poly ethylene which equals to 2 billion and

250 million I.D. A spokesman at the chemical industries sector stated the above and told MIM

– information bureau that re-operating this complex was following one year stop due to the

natural gas decrease and the halt which constitutes the essential material of operation and

production along the halt period, and for paying Salaries for employees. The State Company

doped a plan to resume operating power generating units in order to export 40 mega watts

per hour to the national power net work through a country that was concluded with the

Ministry of Electricity, besides the resumption of Clore Unit operation to provide water

purification units at southern provinces with clore. The plan further contained performing Com

apprehensive maintenance works by the Company employees with the support of MIM state

companies at the southern area Petrochemical industries are considered among the

Complicated industries that need stability in operation conditions like power supply and

natural gas (raw material) and other helping items more over the supply of spare parts for

their machinery and equipments from international enterprises. It is worth mentioning that the

company is endeavoring to regain its production units by exploiting grants allocated by the

Ministers where 45 billion I.D were allocated for the Company within the 2008 investment plan

.the company also seeks to operate its high – qualified technical personnel in all

specialization to solve the problems and difficulties that the company is suffering within the

current circumstances while the Company – consists of several maintenance work shops that

are prepaid for serving all modern machinery and equipment .



State Company for Mechanical Industries manufactures 100

agricultural items for the benefit of the private sector:

The State Company for mechanical industries which belongs to the Ministry of Industry and

minerals accomplished the fabrication works of 100 agricultural equipment for the advantage

of the private sector according 99 million I.D worth contract. A spokesman at the Engineering

industries sector told MIM – information bureau that the company has concluded another

contract with the private sector to manufacture 3 trucks at 40 ton bad at a value of 81 million

I.D , Adding that the Company supplied Babylon Municipality with tractors and shasi trucks

with 4 ton load within a contract at total value of 260 million I.D moreover another contract

concluded with the State Company oil excavations Stating on the supply of 13 tankers at a

value of 624 million I.D and another Contract with Baghdad Municipality for the supply of

150tractors with shasi trucks of 4 ton load . The State Company for Mechanical Industries is

considered among specialized companies in producing tractors agricultural tools irrigation

pumps, screws and huts and sprinkling systems.



AL Sumood State Company succeeds in manufacturing Cement

factory roals:

AL Sumood State Company for Steel industries, which affiliates to the Ministry of Industry and

Minerals, succeeded in manufacturing roals and poles for cement factories in accordance with

adopted international roals standards and specifications. This was stated by spokesman of

the Company to MIM – information bureau and said that AL Sumood Company is the first in

the industrial sector, which has been able to manufacture these roals which were previously

being imported from abreact and that following the successful manufacturing process the

company concluded a Contract with the State Company for Southern Cement for the supply

of 6 rolling machines for crushing stones with 6 shafts which will save huge amounts of

money for both sides. Referring that these experience is hoped to be applied for all cement

plants in the country. The spokesman, also declared that the Company performed the

manufacturing of 28 parts of 2nd AL Batha Bridge for the advantage of AL Mutasm

Contracting Company, as well the company finalized the supply of water purification station

(RO) for the benefit of State Commission for Free Zones which belongs to the Ministry of

Finance, Explaining that the Company has got future planned expansions which are

represented in mill – rolled and sustain casting projects , in addition in Circular forging project

and the wastes project i.e. re – opera ration of iron wastes in pursuance to required

specifications to ensure productivity process . the spokesman added that the company

realized several achievements , such as the manufacturing of iron structures and Jamalons

for the advantage of the Ministry of Agriculture, and iron parts and bridges for the benefit of

Ministry of housing and construction departments moreover , the bridge cranes for Beiji

Power Station .







Ministry of Industry and Minerals Calls for supporting Drugs

Industry to protect the Iraqi Consumer:

The General Director of foodstuff and drugs industry sector at the Ministry of Industry and

minerals. Called of supporting drugs industry on the national level since it is of cancers to the

Iraqi citizen and if has to be protected in order to provide Iraqi citizens with a high quality and

effective drug .as well as to save hundreds of millions of U.S $ annually for the country.

Where the allocation of Ministry of It lath for last year were about 600 million U.S $. Which is

expected to reach one billion U.S $ for this year. This statement was included within his

inaugurating speech at the Scientific Conference organized by I so research Center for

Consumer protection , end market status , held in Baghdad University under the slogan of

Reality of Drugs and prospects Industry . Marketing safety and Quality and their reflection on

Iraqi consumer . Stating that drugs national companies are distinguished of their quality

qualification in drugs and medical appliances industry , through the adjustment of their

production programmers according to the needs of Ministry of Health , this of course ,will save

major storage cost sand logistic funds moreover, drugs could be produced within limited

duration of time compared with importation processes, as well as the guaranteed product

quality until the expiry date of product and that the locally made drugs couldn’t be expired due

to dealing and transport condition then to save possible losses resulted from storing within un

healthy conditions .. the State Company for drugs and medical appliances marketing , is

enjoying domestic distribution rights in case of dealing with private section companies

specialized and , ACAI which operates inside Iraq .although the exporting countries to Iraq

don’t compensate for expired drugs. General director clarified that there are investment

profiles for drugs factories , listed within a strategic plan of MIM to support drugs industry , in

addition to an invitation for the private sector companies to invest in this vital sector , which

realizes a high revenue and a major service for citizens . referring to the obstades that drugs

national industry faces in Iraq. These obstades are being represented in the council of

ministers Economic Committee instruct which oblige ministry of Health. Not to give any

Priority to the national drug manufacturing companies and impose able to compare those

companies prices with Indian, Chinese and other companies whose products couldn’t actually

compete with the Iraqi product which is better in quality and effectiveness. It is worth

mentioning that the first drugs plant in Iraq and the area was a private plant named the Iraqi

plant and was opened by the Iraqi king on 1956 . At present there are two state Companies

for drugs production , namely Samara and Nineveh drugs Companies in addition to an Arab

joint Company i.e. ACAI , to which Iraq contributes with 58% Drugs industry's considered

among strategic industries that realize the highest additional value, in comparison with all

other civilian industries .



Sammara Drugs Company holds the First Scientific Conference in

the frame – work of MIM endeavors to develop the Industrial reality

in Iraq:

The State Company for Drugs and medical appliances Industry, which belongs to the Ministry

of Industry and Minerals, holds its 1st scientific conference on the College of Education Hall in

Sammara on Monday, May 5, 2008. A spokesman of the Company told MIM information

bureau that the conference will discuss the industrial reality in Iraq , the drugs industry in the

company , and the scientific institutions role in supporting this industry , with the possible

scientific exploitation of medical herbs and plants. The Conference will also deal with the

universities role in providing the scientific drugs research, with Arab and Islamic Contributions

to diseases treatment and drugs industry. The spokesman called upon all relevant institutions

and media to participate in the conference so as to help in realizing the goal of the company.

This scientific forum comes within MIM endeavors to support and develop drugs industry

sector ,, since it is so vital in offering drugs needs for Iraqi citizens , then for the protection

against risks of imprinted drugs . in this connection, MIM has recently called upon the Ministry

of Health to consolidate national drugs industry through contracting with State drugs

Companies – such as Sammara Drugs Company and Nineveh Drugs Company and the Arab

Company for Anti – biotics Industry (ACAI) to possess its needs of drugs so as to protect the

people against risks of dealing with un applicable drugs.



Hammam AL Aleel Cement Factory increases production capacity

following rehabilitation:

The State Company for northern cement, one of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals State

Companies finalized the rehabilitation works on Hammam AL Aleel cement Factory with

thundered percent self – efforts. A spokesman at the Constructive Industries Sector of MIM

stated that the rehabilitation works consisted of replacement of certain parts and equipments

of the factory and maintains and repairment of others according to a detailed programme and

that those rehabilitation works helped in increasing 25% of the production capacity of the

factory to be 75% explaining that the factory suffers several problems that hinder its

production march , among those problems the deficit in power supply and the sudden shut

down of power which negatively affects the production capacity of the company since this

situation will require the reoperation of the factory section at least 24 hours following each

shily down in addition to the instable searing situation which impacts the attendance of

employees – in a related context , the company , also, finalized the rehabilitation works on

Badush Cement Plan ant with the company personnel self efforts, where the production

capacity of the factory has reached 90% . It is worth mentioning that the state company for

northern cement is specialized in producing Portland normal and high quality protective

cement. It possesses 6 factories I – e Badush , Sinjar , Hammam AL Aleel , where Badush

Cement Plant consists of 5 production lines , while Hammam AL Aleel Cement Plant includes

3 production lines , and Sinjar Plant has got only 2 production lines .



With more than 1 billion and During March... Deyala State

Company concludes supply contract for different distribution power

transformers:

Deyala State Companies for Electric Industries, which affiliates to the Ministry of Industry and

Minerals during last march, concluded a number of contracts with both public and private

sectors, those contracts valued totally 1 billion, 287 million and 300 thousand I.D within the

reconstruction process frame work in Iraq, especially in Electricity field. In a statement to

information bureau, a spokesman at the company said that 2 contracts were concluded with

southern power Distribution Directorates at a value 7122 million and 500 thousand I.D for the

supply of 1000 meters at various models and 60 power distribution transformers at 250 kV

capacity. UN addition to another contract with AL Risafa Power distribution Directorate for the

supply of transformers at the same capacity at a value of 525 million I.D. the spokesman

added that a contract was concluded with ((klat)) company for the supply of 3 power

distribution transformers at 250 kv capacity and 3 others transformers at 100 kv at a value of

49 million and 800 thousand I.D clarifying that the company covers approximately 20% of

Iraq's need for power transformers, while the company currently produces 80% of the

available capacity confirming that such production will contribute to stabilize the national

electricity network . The spokesman indicated to the financial allowances of the company from

the MIM investment plan for 2008 which valued 17 billion I.D. The company seeks to utilize

these allocations in rehabilitating production lines of power transformers through importing

new control machinery system and maintaining the existing machines in the production was

so as to increase production capacity, the matter that will help to meet a bigger part of Iraq's

need for power transformers. It is to be mentioned that the transformers produced by the

company enjoy international standard specifications that are adopted by the electricity sector,

they are considered as better than those imported. That is in accordance with the certification

and proof of those concerned.