"Depositor Outrage" over Guardianship of Al-Taif Islamic Bank
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 […]
Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi as ME's Top Oil Producer?
By Alex Kimani, for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi Arabia As The Middle East's Top Oil Producer? The global power of most Middle Eastern countries remains dependent on their oil and/or gas output, so it […]
Five One Labs 2025 Annual Report
By John Lee. Five One Labs (51 Labs) has published its annual report for 2025, its final full year of operations in Iraq. The report outlines a final year of pilot programmes before the closure, with initiatives spanning Kurdish-language incubation, climate resilience, digital skills and social entrepreneurship. In 2025, the organisation identified several trends shaping […]
Transit Cable Deal Links Gulf to Europe via Iraq
By John Lee. A transit cable agreement has been signed to route telecommunications capacity from the Gulf to Europe via Iraq. The deal was concluded between the General Company for Telecommunications and Informatics and Asiacell's parent, Qatar's Ooredoo Group, under the auspices of Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sanad. The agreement enables the transit of data […]
Water Deal with Turkey to Include Oil Exports up to 33,000 bpd
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, […]
Baghdad Film Institute Signs Deal with Qatari Studio
By John Lee. Al Mana Film Studios has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Baghdad Film Institute, under which Al Mana has become an Official Industry Partner of the Baghdad Film Connection Awards 2026. As part of the agreement, Al Mana Film Studios will provide a project development services award of up to $5,000 […]
Meeting Between Iraqi Ambassador and IBBC MD
By John Lee. Iraq's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Dr Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi, has met with Christophe Michels, Managing Director of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), at the Iraqi Embassy in London. The meeting covered preparations for the IBBC's upcoming Autumn Conference at Cumberland Lodge, as well as the Council's future economic agenda. […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 1oth September 2026). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2.683,9 -1,92% 4,98% USD-RSISX 2.639,0 -1,92% 4,98% […]
US "Racing To Lock Down" Iraqi Gas Prize
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. Why The U.S. Is Racing To Lock Down Iraq's Most Explosive Geopolitical Gas Prize Sharing its eastern border with Iran, its northern border with Turkey, its western border with Syria and […]
Iraq-EU Trade and Investment Talks
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has participated in a preparatory meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explore trade and investment cooperation with the European Union (EU). The meeting, which included representatives from several Iraqi economic institutions and the EU mission, discussed proposals to develop trade and investment relations, support the […]
New Iraqi-Armenian Business Council Planned
By John Lee. Iraq and Armenia have agreed to establish a joint business council, following a meeting between officials from both countries in Baghdad. According to Iraq's Ministry of Trade, the meeting brought together Dr. Malik al-Durai'i, Director General of the Department of Private Sector Development, and an Armenian delegation comprising the head of the […]
Trade Expo and Land Freight on Iraq-Egypt Agenda
By John Lee. Iraq and Egypt have discussed measures to facilitate land freight between the two countries and the possibility of hosting a "Made in Egypt" exhibition in Baghdad. According to Iraq's Ministry of Trade, the talks took place on the sidelines of the 118th ordinary session of the Arab League's Economic and Social Council. […]