IBBC Baghdad Conference: 'Iraq - Rising to the Challenges'
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC):
Maserati Appoints New Official Partner in Iraq
By John Lee. Tiraz Automotive and Service Group has been named as the official partner for Italy's Maserati in Iraq. The agreement was signed in Modena on 18 September. Maher Abdalla, Managing Director for Maserati in MEA, India and Turkey, welcomed Kambiz Fathibitaraf and the Tiraz team to the signing. Abdalla noted that Iraqi customers […]
Uber in Talks to Enter Iraqi Market
By John Lee. Uber is in discussions to enter the Iraqi market under its own brand. The company's Executive Director for the Middle East met with Transport Minister Wahab Salman Mohammed to explore the opportunity, discussing app-based transport services and knowledge exchange in the transport sector. The company's representative said that Iraq's improved security environment […]
IMF to Launch Programme Discussions with Iraq
By John Lee. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to begin programme discussions with Iraq following a request from Iraqi authorities for financial and policy support. The IMF's Managing Director indicated at meetings in Bangkok that the Fund intends to support Iraq "very firmly". According to IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack, the programme is […]
Iraq signs Gas Flaring Deal with US Firm
By John Lee. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Iraq's General Company for Carbon Economics (GCCE) and US-based Morgan Hughes Energy (MHE), aimed at developing projects to capture and utilise low-pressure associated gas currently being flared at oil production sites across Iraq. The agreement was signed under the patronage of Minister of […]
Top 10 Dinar Articles from October
The following were the ten most read dinar-related articles on Iraq Business News for the month of October: Iraqi Dinar's Devaluation: Context and Near-term Outlook Will the Iraqi Dinar Revalue on Sovereignty Day? Iraqi Dinar Devaluation: How Does It Affect You? Iraqi Dinar Revalues CBI Confirms Devaluation of Iraqi Dinar Dinar Devaluation "Fuels Showdown over […]
Iraq in Talks with Sanofi on Vaccine Sourcing
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Health has held a meeting with representatives of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi to discuss vaccine supply and immunisation programmes. Minister of Health Abdulhussein Aziz chaired the meeting on Monday, which also included senior ministry officials. Topics covered included the sourcing of vaccines from approved suppliers, the ministry's plans to […]
Iraqi-French Business Council Head Highlights Iraq Investment Drive
By John Lee. Iraq is working to create a more attractive environment for business and investment, according to the head of the Iraqi-French Business Council, Adham al-Fakhar. Al-Fakhar told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that a French delegation had received a clear message of openness from Iraq, with both sides expressing readiness for partnership. […]
Division between Iraq's Kurdish Parties ...
By Winthrop M. Rodgers, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Division between Iraq's Kurdish parties risks undermining Kurdistan Region's Autonomy The KDP and PUK largely agree on Kurdish issues in Turkey, Iran and Syria. But division on how to […]
Iraq and Roche Sign Healthcare Deal
By John Lee. A cooperation programme between Iraq's Ministry of Health and Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has been signed to develop specialist medical care in the country. According to the Ministry of Health, the signing took place on Monday, with Dr Hani Al-Aqabi, the Ministry's Technical Deputy, signing on behalf of Minister of Health Abdulhussein […]
UEG Discusses Iraqi Oil Field Development with Ministry of Oil
By John Lee. Development plans for the Block 9 (Fayhaa, Faihaa) and Siba gas field have been discussed between Iraq's Ministry of Oil and a senior delegation from United Energy Group (UEG), along with progress on the Fao exploration project. According to the Ministry of Oil, Naseer Aziz Jabbar, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Extraction […]
DNO to Increase Drilling in Kurdistan
By John Lee. DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has reported strong financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2026, driven by the resumption of Kurdistan region of Iraq production and higher prices across its portfolio. Drilling activity in Kurdistan also stepped up during the quarter, with a second third-party rig deployed […]