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Barzani opens Zakho Tunnel, promises more Infrastructure Projects

Prime Minister of KRG Nechirvan Barzani opened Zakho Tunnel in a ceremony attended by cabinet ministers, the Republic of Turkey’s Consul General to the Kurdistan Region, and a number of KRG officials. In a speech during the ceremony, Barzani said: “Opening of this tunnel on this important international highway that links the Kurdistan Region and Iraq with Turkey is providing a major strategic service.” The Zakho Tunnel is 3600 meters long costing the Kurdistan Regional Government $143 mn.

Source: http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2018/09/29/barzani-opens-zakho-tunnel-promises-more-infrastructure-projects/

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Code Trading Vol.
(IQD mn) / d
Trading Vol.
($'000)/d
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BBOB 521.4 354.0
BMNS 189.0 128.3
TASC 171.3 116.3
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Sector Trading Vol.
(IQD mn)/d
Trading Vol.
('000 $)/d
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Industry 221.3 150.2
Hotels & Tourism 4.6 3.1
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