Will the Iraqi Dinar Revalue on Sovereignty Day?
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Tomorrow, September 30th, 2026, the last United States troops will have officially left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. It is a genuine historical milestone. Iraqi Prime Minister […]
Official Holiday Declared for Iraq's Sovereignty Days
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a public holiday to mark the country's "Sovereignty Days" celebrations. Official working hours at state institutions will be suspended from Wednesday 1st October through Saturday 4th October, with work resuming on Sunday 5th October. The decision was taken at the twentieth ordinary session of the Council […]
New Measures to Ease Iraq-Syria Truck Transit and Border Ops
By John Lee. Iraq and Syria have agreed a package of measures to streamline truck transit and border crossing procedures, including an expansion of the Rabia crossing and the introduction of dedicated lanes for commercial traffic. The agreements were reached at a joint videoconference meeting attended by the Director General of the General Company for […]
Iraq in Talks with Huawei on Smart Port Technology
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has held discussions with Huawei and Uruk Engineering Services in China on the potential adoption of smart port technologies and digital logistics solutions. A ministry delegation attended the Huawei Connect 2026 exhibition in Shanghai and made a field visit to Tianjin Port to observe its smart port and […]
Investors "weigh Iraq Risk as US Troops Prepare to Leave"
By Valentina Pasquali, 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. Investors weigh Iraq Risk as US Troops Prepare to Leave Gulf companies are concerned about the impending US military withdrawal from Iraq and possible security repercussions, […]
Swiss Firm in Talks with Iraq on Electrical Equipment Plant
By John Lee. A Swiss company called Main Power Engineering has held discussions with Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) on a proposed integrated complex for the manufacture of high-technology electrical equipment in Iraq. The meeting, chaired by NIC head Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri, covered the strategic and financial aspects of a project that would establish […]
Iraq Pitches for Foreign Investment at UN General Assembly
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister has used the UN General Assembly to call on international investors to engage with the country, citing its energy resources, strategic location, and ongoing economic reforms. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, addressing the General Debate of the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York, said Iraq aims to become […]
Najaf Airport "to Reopen for Iranian Flights Within 24 Hours"
By John Lee. Najaf International Airport is to reopen for Iranian flights within 24 hours, according to Iraq's ambassador to Iran, Yasser Abd al-Zahra al-Hajjaj. He told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that no government decision had been taken to halt flights with Iran, and that the suspension was caused by foreign ground-handling companies […]
Investment Licences for 60,000 Residential Plots in Karbala
By John Lee. Four investment licences have been signed with private developers to provide 60,000 residential plots in Karbala, as part of a government initiative to deliver one million serviced residential plots across Iraq's provinces. According to the National Investment Commission (NIC), the licences were signed with Al-Amniyat for Investment and Real Estate Development, Al-Mawj, […]
Iraq Recovers $13m Held in French Banks
By John Lee. Iraq has recovered $13 million in state funds that were frozen in French banks, following court orders and coordination with international and domestic authorities. According to the Iraqi Fund for Asset Recovery (IFAR), the recovered amount has been deposited into accounts held by the Ministry of Finance, following the completion of required […]
New Iraqi Ambassador to US Presents Credentials to Trump
By John Lee. Iraq's new ambassador to the United States, Krikor Der Hagopian, has presented his credentials to President Donald Trump at a formal ceremony at the White House. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Der Hagopian conveyed greetings from the Iraqi government and stated that his mission's priorities would include following up […]
Public Consultation Opens on Iraq's Draft AI Regulation
By John Lee. A draft regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) services in Iraq has been opened for public consultation. The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) announced the move, inviting stakeholders to submit comments within 30 days from 23 September 2026. The draft aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI services operating in […]