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The Changing Face of Mosul: Iraq’s Northern Capital Reflects Country’s Progress (1956), as reported by the Iraq Petroleum magazine.
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Looking at Iraq-India Relations
In 1978, India’s imports of Iraqi crude oil were set to increase from around 3 million tons to 4 million tons. Today, Iraq remains a key trading partner…
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Mazut
I learned how to operate the power generator at a young age. I had to wash my hands vigorously to get rid of the smell of fuel. Now I track Lebanon's…
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Substandard Ships in Lebanon
Three years since the Beirut port tragedy, vessels with major deficiencies continue to enter and leave Lebanese ports unhindered amid ongoing political…
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The Oil Tanker that ‘Inaugurated New Era’ in Iraq’s Oil Industry
The article reveals details about Iraq’s oil tanker fleet during the 1970s, as well as the establishment of the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company (IOTC) that…
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Some Statistical Reflections on the Port of Beirut (1959)
... And there used to be thousands of workers who transformed textiles into ready-made clothes which Lebanon exported to the markets of the East.
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Iraqi-Soviet Relations as Reported by Iraq Today and Al-Thawra
In early 1977, Saddam Hussein visited Moscow for the fifth time since 1970. Iraq Today and Al-Thawra reveal details of the complex Iraqi-Soviet…
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Iraq 1980: Strategy for Oil Exports to Europe, and the Threat of US Stockpiles
In 1980, Iraq was focused on boosting oil production, and shaping “an export strategy that will strengthen its hand in Europe."
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1970s: Oman’s ‘Flag of Convenience’ Wanted to Rival Panama’s
Hello there, Noam here. Today I have an interesting shipping story I came across in historical records that were shared with me by the Middle East…
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If The Daura Refinery Could Speak (Part II)
This is the second of a two-part series on Iraq’s Daura oil refinery. It talks about Daura during the 1991 Gulf War, 2003 US-led invasion, the following…
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THE CHOKEPOINT
THE CHOKEPOINT
Reports on maritime transport, energy, and industrial sectors in the Arab region. A blend of historical records, shipping data, and satellite images.
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