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By Nadim Kawach, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Drains $16bn from Reserves after Oil Revenues Slump Iraq's foreign-currency reserves fell by nearly $16 billion in four months this year as the government tapped […]
By John Lee. Ahmed Hussein Khafaji has presented a copy of his credentials as Egypt's new ambassador to Iraq. Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received him at the Ministry's headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday. During the meeting, both sides affirmed the strength of bilateral relations and expressed a commitment to developing cooperation between the two countries. […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Depositor Outrage as Iraqi Authorities Place Private Bank under Guardianship The Iraqi banking sector is coming under renewed scrutiny following the Central Bank of Iraq's (CBI) decision to place the private Al-Taif Islamic […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved an amendment to allow crude oil exports to Turkey of up to 33,000 barrels per day (bpd) as a first stage, in connection with a water framework agreement between the two countries. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the decision amends Council resolution 388 of 2026, […]
By John Lee. A new four-year Decent Work Country Programme for Iraq, 2026-2029, has been signed in Baghdad, setting out priorities for employment, skills development, economic diversification, workers' rights and social protection. The programme marks a shift from recovery-oriented efforts towards longer-term labour market development. The programme was signed by the Ministry of Labour and […]
By Nadim Kawach, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Deficit May Prompt Return to International Debt Market Iraq is considering a return to the international debt market to cope with a budget deficit swollen […]
By Nadim Kawach, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Offers Cash Rewards for Blowing the Whistle on Corruption Iraq is offering cash rewards to members of the public who report embezzlement and other financial […]
By John Lee. A permanent tripartite Social Dialogue Forum has been established in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, bringing together the Kurdistan Regional Government, workers' organisations and employers' organisations to jointly address labour market challenges and shape policies affecting employment and workers' rights. The Forum was officially launched in Erbil on 1 September, with the […]
By John Lee. Steven H. Fagin has returned to Baghdad as Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Mission to Iraq. According to the US Embassy in Baghdad, Fagin previously served as US Ambassador to Yemen, and before that as Chargé d'Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission in Baghdad, and as Consul General in Erbil. (Source: […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Population Council has held its first session, chaired by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with ministers of education, labour, water resources, youth and sport, and environment in attendance, along with the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers and the head of the Kurdistan Regional Government representation in Baghdad. According to the […]
By Simon Watkins, for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The U.S. Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didn't See Coming As Russia remains occupied with its war in Ukraine, Iran focuses on defending its territory against U.S. and […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has received the envoy of Libya's Government of National Unity, Al-Taher Salem Al-Baour, along with an accompanying delegation. Al-Baour delivered a letter from Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Mohammed al-Dabaiba, which affirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and expressed an interest in convening […]
