November, 2022 - Iraq Bulletin

Ahead of the US jobs report, Asian markets rise, except Japan

EditorNovember 4, 2022

November 4, 2022

Asian stocks rose mostly on Friday, led by a 5.8% rise in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index on speculation Beijing might start easing pandemic restrictions. As a result of Thursday’s holiday, the Nikkei fell, catching up after Japan’s markets were closed. The markets are watching for signs of a recovery......

Travel

New route launched by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, Uzbekistan

EditorNovember 4, 2022

November 4, 2022

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its latest route to Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent. This step reaffirms the airline’s commitment to providing travellers with the opportunity to explore numerous experiences across many destinations within its network. The flight to Tashkent will commence in January 2023 and will operate......

News

Tropical Storm Nalgae has killed 150 people in the Philippines and left 36 missing

EditorNovember 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

There are at least 150 deaths reported in the Philippines after severe tropical storm Nalgae caused flash floods and landslides over the weekend. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 94 deaths have been confirmed and 56 are being verified. The agency confirmed 28 of the 36......

News

Flood waters rise in regional Australia, forcing residents to evacuate

EditorNovember 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

Australia’s most populous state is urging hundreds of residents to leave their homes as slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country’s fourth major flood crisis of the year continues. New South Wales authorities are urging residents of the regional towns of Wagga Wagga, Gunnedah, and Forbes to evacuate. A total......

Business

Drilling fluids services contract awarded to ADNOC Drilling for $1.6 billion

EditorNovember 2, 2022

November 2, 2022

To meet the rising global demand for energy, ADNOC Drilling Company has awarded Integrated Drilling Fluids Services (IDFS) a five-year framework agreement valued at up to $1.6 billion. The agreement will help ADNOC expand its lower-cost and lower-carbon production capacity. Oilfield Services (OFS) revenue will increase by $150 million per......

Innovative experimental malaria drug based on antibodies discovered

EditorNovember 1, 2022

November 1, 2022

A new study in Africa has found that a one-time dose of an experimental drug protects adults against malaria for at least six months. In 2020, malaria killed more than 620,000 people and sickened 241 million, mostly children under 5. There is a malaria vaccine being rolled out by the......

Business

PM Modi lays foundation stone for transport aircraft manufacturing project

EditorNovember 1, 2022

November 1, 2022

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is moving toward becoming a global manufacturing hub with its cost-effective manufacturing capabilities, high-standard comparative environment and ease of doing business. In laying the foundation stone for the C-295MW transport aircraft manufacturing project at Vadodara, Gujarat today, the Prime Minister said......

Automotive

Porsche 911 Carrera T sports car that is lightweight and powerful

EditorNovember 1, 2022

November 1, 2022

With the 911 Carrera T, Porsche is adding a lightweight sports car to its 911 lineup. The letter “T” stands for touring and describes models that provide a pure driving experience with excellent equipment. The standard 911 T comes with a seven-speed manual transmission. There is also an eight-speed PDK......