By John Lee.
Informed sources in Basra claim that the provincial government intends to open a border crossing with Saudi Arabia with the aim of increasing exports.
Both NINA news agency and Aswat al-Iraq report that the crossing will be in the Ouja al-Batin area, northwest of Basra.
The crossing is expected to be opened later this year.
Source:
http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2013/01/02/basra-to-open-border-crossing-with-saudi-arabia/
