A local Iraqi fills his automobile from a recently re-opened gas station in the Al-Quibla district of Basra, Iraq, April 14. DoD photo.
Posted on 04/17/2008 4:27:44 PM PDT by SandRat
Local businesses such as kiosks, food markets and gas stations are re-opening and offering job opportunities for the citizens of Iraq.
“The jobs created by small business stimulate the local economy and advances positive economic incentives in the daily lives of the Iraqi people,” said Maj. Tom Holloway, a spokesman for Multi-National Division - Southeast. “The Iraq Army’s ability to secure Al-Quibla was an essential step in helping to provide not only economic growth in the community, but also their ability to make Basra a safe and secure place to live.”
(Multi-National Division South East PAO)
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