Q&A: Sheikh Kadhim Majeed al-Sarayefi
A Basra tribal leader discusses his business relationship with international oil companies, the need for private-sector development, and the problem of tribal violence.
Sheikh Kadhim Majeed al-Sarayefi at his guesthouse in Zubair, in Basra province, in April 2021. (ABU HASSAN/Iraq Oil Report)
ZUBAIR - A tribal leader in Basra province's Al-Zubair district, Sheikh Kadhim Majeed al-Sarayefi is responsible for sub-contracting at some of Iraq's largest oil fields.
He also plays a role as mediator — between oil companies, the Oil Ministry, and his community over employment and agricultural rights, and between tribes when disputes arise.
This content is for registered users. Please login to continue.
If you are not a registered user, you may purchase a subscription.
If you are not a registered user, you may purchase a subscription.
