SEPTEMBER, 2004

September 30
Conoco Wins Lukoil Bid, a Window on Iraq
New York Times

Pentagon cut down on bids
Times-Dispatch

IMF approves first loan to help in rebuilding Iraq
AP

Oil giant Total in French probe over alleged overseas bribes
AP

Bush spending in Iraq to be slower than suggested
Reuters

Creditors agree to defer Iraq debt payments - IMF
Reuters

Debt forgiveness gathers steam
Christian Science Monitor

Jordanian firm wins Iraqi tender for 16 surveillance aircraft
MENAFN

Iraqi bourse chief in Bahrain talks
Trade Arabia

Iraq asks Iran for Samand assembly line
MENAFN

September 29
Minister says Iraqi donation pledges have not been kept
AFP

Iraq Conference to Convene in Egypt in November
Zaman

Iraq plans to boost its October crude oil sales to 2 million bpd
MENAFN

Despite beheadings and risk, no slowdown in eager workers
Christian Science Monitor

23 Iraqi Stock Exchange officials take part in a Stock Market Simulation program in Bahrain
MENAFN

UN warns of Iraqi malnutrition
Reuters

HP trains Iraq resellers
Trade Arabia

September 28
US probes French bank's role in monitoring program
AP

Global finance chiefs seek to forge Iraq debt deal
Reuters

Progress on rebuilding of Iraq discouraging: minister
AFP

Iraq clears debt to IMF, opens way for aid -sources
Reuters

Iraq oil exports hit 4-year high
Reuters

U.S. Grants $10 million to Support Iraqi Women's Electoral Role
US State Department

Guarding Iraq's future: Standing guard over a country's lifeblood
Knight Ridder (free registration required)

Protest of Iraq security contract denied
GovExec.com

Jordan plans to host conference of Iraq neighbours
Jordan Times

UN HABITAT symposium to address affordable housing, good urban governance in Iraq
Jordan Times

September 27
Iraq to involve private sector in oil industry
Aljazeera

Iraq not getting all of its aid, officials say
LA Times

Iraq Oil Ministry hit by rocket, mortar fire
AFP

WB grants US$117 mln to reconstruct Iraqi infrastructure
Xinhua

US to step up Iraq rebuilding spending
Reuters

Iraq set to join Arab natural gas grid
AP

US studies Iraq debt issues
Reuters

Saudi says no change on $30 billion Iraq debt
Reuters

Iraq's investment potential 'is huge'
Gulf Daily News

Sinopec signs Iraq oil storage deal
Reuters

Petrel close to clinching Iraq deal
Telegraph

Statoil eyeing Iraq deals
Reuters

Supported by DCCI, the Renewal and Reconstruction in Iraq Conference started on Saturday
DCCI press release

September 24
Troubled Unit of Halliburton May Go on Block
New York Times (free registration required)

Fresh Jordan-Iraq agreement to put economic relations on new footing
MENAFN

US Senate would shift money meant for Iraq to Sudan
Winston-Salem Journal

Foreign investment in Arab states grew in 2003
MENAFN

RGS Awarded State Department Contract to Help Rightsize Overseas Presence
RGS press release

Allawi optimistic on January elections, despite violence
AP

India PM pledges reconstruction aid to Iraq, Afghanistan
PTI

A few good employees sought for Iraq, Kuwait
Express-News

Clean water sewers almost complete in Basra
USACE

WGI could lose future Iraq work
Idaho Statesman

September 23
Gunmen kill oil official in Iraq
AP

UAE investors keen to take part in Baghdad Renaissance project
MENAFN

Iraq south exports near full speed
Reuters

Protecting Iraq's precarious pipelines
Asia Times

Iraq signs $15 million deal with Sinopec's unit to build oil storage
MENAFN

Iraq Oil For Food Questions/Answers
High Plains Journal

Bahrain-US FTA to help Thai businessmen enter US, Iraq market via Bahrain
Reuters

U.S.-bombed bridge reopens, but contractor mourns workers' deaths
AP

Iraq getting too expensive for foreign contractors
Guardian

Hundreds Apply For Jobs In Iraq
KSAT

Malaysia's Abdullah Says Islamic Nations Should Rebuild Iraq
Bloomberg

Iraq fights damage claims
Reuters

Research and Markets: Iraqi Oil: Development and Investment Opportunities in Iraq
Research and Markets press release

September 22
Iraq plans oil infrastructure projects worth $20 billion
MENAFN

US Lawmakers See Iraq Documents on UN Oil for Food Program
VOA

Switzerland to release frozen assets to Iraqi development fund
MENAFN

Arab Banking Corporation looking to enter Iraqi market shortly
AFP

Bush, in Shift, Taps Into Emergency Iraq Funds
Reuters

Iraq boom time for ex-dogs of war
Reuters

Iraq has not yet bought in wheat tender
Reuters

Iraq contractors weather security storm
BBC

September 21
USAID Awards Economics Contract for Iraq
USAID press release

Petrol shortage in north
IRIN

Official: Oil development to remain in Iraqi hands
MENAFN

U.S., Europe expect to reach deal on Iraq's debt by end of year
MENAFN

Iraqis Warn U.S. Plan to Divert Billions to Security Could Cut Off Crucial Services
New York Times (free registration required)

Exports from Iraq's northern oil fields said to be back to normal
AP

German Business Shuns Iraq
Deutsche Welle>

TRM, Equinix to work together on Iraq reconstruction
American City Business Journals

URS awarded contract to provide construction, design services in Iraq
MENAFN

Iraqi Minister of Agriculture to attend Iraq Procurement 2004 conference
Iraq Procurement press release

September 20
Allawi says Iraq economy, security needs resolving
Reuters

US, Iraqi agreement on debt relief
AP

Foreign lender to buy Credit Bank of Iraq
Business Report

Iraq oil official survives assassination attempt
AP

Gulf business feels the brunt of Iraq insecurity
AFP

Iraq reconstruction takes a back seat
Aljazeera

Oil Sabotage Threatens Iraq Economy, Rebuilding
LA Times (free registration required)

Iraqi Airways begins flight to Amman
Trade Arabia

Cash instead of NZ troops likely for Iraq
Dominion Post

eSys's search for partners extends to Iraq
CPI

Polish arms maker Bumar signs 2 contracts totaling USD 51 mln to supply weapon to Iraq
Interfax

Titan translator contract extended
CBS MarketWatch

Total Resource Management Partners With Equinix for Connectivity Infrastructure Supporting the Iraq Rebuilding Effort
Total Resource Management press release (free registration required)

September 17
Iraq forms supreme body to lay down reconstruction strategy
Xinhua

Development of power sector in Iraq likely to cost nearly $50b
Gulf News

Iraq aims to raise output capacity to 3.25m bpd by 2006
Reuters

Trading houses urge limiting debt waivers to Iraq
Japan Today

Oil pipeline ablaze in Iraq
AFP

Kidnappings Make Companies Rethink Iraq
AP

Iraq looks to rebuild its fire service
US Department of Commerce

General Dynamics to Build Army Network
AP

No grain of truth in Nationals' debt claim: Tuckey
ABC

UNEP and Iraqi Environment Ministry to Assess Key Polluted Sites
UNEP press release

September 16
Former Bechtel consultant portrays Halliburton bidding process as a "sham"
CorpWatch

Berger's Firm to Aid Oil Interests in Iraq
Washington Post (free registration required)

Iraq's new stock exchange: Opportunity beckons
Straits Times

Senators sound alarm on Iraq reconstruction
AP

More generators come online to provide electricity to Iraq
ASACE

Iraq oil minister vows better security
AP

Investment opportunities in Iraq await permanent government, legal structure
Oil & Gas Journal

Commentary: Juggling Iraq money
Palm Beach Post

September 15
U.S. Hopeful on Iraq Debt Reduction
AP

Oil firms wary of Iraqi interim regime
Reuters

Ministry of Construction announces progress in building residential complexes
Iraq Directory

Lawlessness demolishes rebuilding plans
Guardian

Batelco offers to rebuild Iraq network
Gulf Daily News

Lockheed, GD Win U.S. Army Contract
Reuters

Iran reaps dividends from Iraqi conflict
EurasiaNet

URS Selected by Army Corps of Engineers to Provide Construction Management and Design Services in Iraq
URS press release

eSys Technologies announces plans for establishing reseller network in Iraq
Orient Planet press release

September 14
Iraq Oil Pipeline Junction Blown Up
AP

Questions mount over Iraq rebuilding contracts
NBC

Jordan Calls For Reconstuction Contracts To Lessen Iraq Debt
AFP

Iraq seeks $3.4bn to finance water and electricity projects
Gulf Daily News

Bush Plans Shift $3.5 Bln From Iraq Rebuilding Fund
Bloomberg

Amman and Baghdad chambers of commerce sign cooperation agreement
Jordan Times

Iraqi President Seeks Help From Nato, E.U.
AFP

Research and Markets: Iraq Reconstruction Report
Research and Markets press release

650 rebuilding projects underway in Iraq
Army News Service

Plasan Sasa wins $100 million contract from U.S. Marines
Haaretz

September 13
Democrats discuss potential obstacles to oversight of Iraq contracts
GovExec.com

Iraq Power Grid Shows U.S. Flaws
LA Times (free registration required)

Contract expert calls Army process 'sham'
Houston Chronicle

Rebuilding Infrastructure Key to Success in Terror War
American Forces Press Service

New technologies bring more electricity to Iraq
USACE

Adnoc appoints agent for Iraq
Khaleej Times

Bahrain Prime Minister to patronise trade events
Gulf Daily News

Commentary: Contracts, checks and balances
Times Union

September 10
Whistleblowers urge workers to disclose classified information
GovExec.com

Agency OK Halliburton purchasing systems
AP

Contract may get Raytheon $600M
Boston Herald

The resource curse
Financial Review

Iraq achieves stable currency, sound fiscal policy with U.S. help
Arabic News

In Baghdad Conference: Iraqi, Arabian and International companies for rebuilding Iraq
Iraq Business News

September 9
Ban on War Opponents Getting Iraq Contracts Lifted
Bloomberg

UN Watchdog Says Work Hindered by Absent U.S. Audits
Reuters

Iraq debt relief talks deadlocked
Gulf Daily News

Cost of reconstruction in Najaf calculated
IRIN

Reports pan Iraq reconstruction
USA Today

United States Grants Thousands of Iraqi Products Duty-Free Status
White House press release

Oshkosh Gets Marine Contract
AP (free registration required)

September 8
Reconstruction Firms Hear Plan for Rebuilding Southern Iraq
American Forces Press Service

Egypt firms encouraged to work in Iraq
UPI

Report on Iraq Finds Its People Hang On to Dwindling Hopes
LA Times (free registration required)

Army to Rebid Part of Iraq Contract
Washington Post (free registration required)

State Dept. eyes realignment of Iraq reconstruction funds
Christian Science Monitor

OIEC ready for overseas oil projects
IranMania

Kirkuk resumes pumping oil after pipeline attack
AFP

Progress Continues in Restoring Iraqi Electricity
American Forces Press Service

MAZ to resume vehicle shipments to Iraq before year-end
Interfax

$5 million in Army contracts headed for Sheffield Village company
Morning Journal

Ukraine to cut number of its servicemen working in Iraq
RosBusinessConsulting

September 7
Slow progress with Iraq reconstruction
NBC

Halliburton may lose Iraq contract
Reuters

Bush wants to shift $3.3 billion to strengthen Iraq security
LA Times

Jordan's king promises support to Iraq's debt reduction
Xinhua

Japan to host donor conference for Iraq's reconstruction in October
AFP

Iraq oil pipelines hit again
AP

Visiting Iraqi minister thanks Kuwait for aid in reconstruction effort
KUNA

Iraqi oil ministry sets new security measures
AP

Some Filipinos sneaking into Iraq to find work despite ban
Channel News Asia

Poland hopes to reap economic benefits from presence in Iraq
AFP

Middle East's biggest industry contracts now tracked instantly by new online service from MEED
AMEinfo

Arabian Oil plans to rebuild oil facilities in southern Iraq
Kyodo News

Engineers add 202 megawatts to Iraq's electrical grid to mark biggest month
USACE

September 3
Iraq oil pipeline blazes after attack
Reuters

RFP Deadline Extended For Iraq Stock Exchange
Securities Industry News

Amec looks to £9m Iraq profits
Guardian

Germany offers Iraq financial aid
ReliefWeb

Kuwait is participating in rebuilding Najaf
Iraq Business News Service

Water projects costing 13 billion dinars in Thi - Qar
Iraq Business News Service

UK pledges $90m Iraq aid
Trade Arabia

Bahrain warning on Iraq jobs
Trade Arabia

Truck Drivers Risk Their Lives During Daily Supply Runs in Iraq
LA Times

F/A-18 threat protection systems contract awarded
dcmilitary.com

September 2
Despite risk and a government ban, Filipinos line up for Iraq jobs
IHT

Big Business of War
ABC News

Charity's money may go to Iraq under plan
Post-Standard

Iraq oil terminals fully operational
AP

Oil, guns and money
Salon

Halliburton Finds Talk of Nigerian Bribes
Reuters

September 1
Southern Iraq oil exports at full capacity, port agents and officials say
AP

Allawi Says Sabotages Have Cost Iraq One Billion Dollars
AFP

Raytheon Gets $43.3 Million Navy Contract
AP

U.S. military on mission to rebuild Iraq schools
Herald-Dispatch

ZOLL Medical Ships More Than 500 AED Plus Units to Support U.S. Troop Efforts in the Rebuilding of Iraq
Zoll press release

Iraq to set up a single national oil entity
MENAFN

Reconstruction Projects Continue Across Iraq
American Forces Press Service