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In Beirut, a Friend at Chase Manhattan (Continued)
In 1967, 390 US corporation representatives were located in Beirut, and they later grew to over 500, Aramco World Magazine reported in 1970.
Mar 18
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Noam Raydan
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In Beirut, a Friend at Chase Manhattan (Intro)
1970: Regional headquarters for most American companies in the Middle East was booming Beirut.
Mar 11
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Noam Raydan
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In the Name of Ships
Ships have their own stories. For today, I have selected two to share with you. Their names are: Buzurgan and Pollux.
Mar 8
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Noam Raydan
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December 2023
Tankers
From Basrah to Ras Tanura, I share old photos of tankers and shipyards I collected from two magazines: Iraq Petroleum and Saudi Aramco.
Dec 26, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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September 2023
Mosul
The Changing Face of Mosul: Iraq’s Northern Capital Reflects Country’s Progress (1956), as reported by the Iraq Petroleum magazine.
Sep 24, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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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…
Sep 17, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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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…
Sep 3, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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August 2023
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…
Aug 20, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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June 2023
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…
Jun 26, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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The Oil Tanker that ‘Inaugurated New Era’ in Iraq’s Oil Industry
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May 2023
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.
May 23, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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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…
May 21, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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Iraqi-Soviet Relations as Reported by Iraq Today and Al-Thawra
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March 2023
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."
Mar 2, 2023
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Noam Raydan
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