Investment conf. kicks off in Arbil

DIALA / IraqiNews.com: A conference to activate the investment sector in Diala kicked off on Tuesday in the northern city of Arbil, head of the Diala council’s investment committee said. “A reconstruction conference began on Tuesday (Arbil 13) in the city of Arbil to activate and encourage investments in Diala and to attract capitals to implement important projects throughout the province,” Sajed Abdulameer Saab told IraqiNews.com news agency. “A delegation of the local council attended the three-day conference to sign deals with local, Arab and international companies which have desire to invest in Diala,” he added. Baaquba, the capital of Diala, lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. SH (P) 1