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Iraq's Interior Minister meets IBBC members in UK Parliament

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq's minister for interior Mr Abdul Amir Al- Shammari meets IBBC members in UK Parliament An official visit to the UK by Iraq's Minster of Interior - Mr Abdul Amir Al-Shammari (General). The Minister had a range of meetings with UK Government. The IBBC President Baroness Nicholson joined  […]

DNO Annual Report 2024

By John Lee. DNO has issued its Annual Report for 2024. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Source: DNO)

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Iraq wrestles with US pressure over Iran-backed Militias

By Bridget Toomey, for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq wrestles with US pressure over Iran-backed militias The US is reportedly applying pressure on the Iraqi government and Iran to disband Iraq's pro-Iranian militias. […]

Iraq Signs Contract for New Economic City

By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has signed the Task Order for Phase One of developing the Al-Tayeb Specialised Economic Service Zone in Maysan Province, positioning it as Iraq's first integrated economic city. Key Developments: NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyah stated that Al-Tayeb Economic City will attract global investors across agriculture, industry, […]

Video: Money Moves interviews Mohammed Khudairi

From Money Moves. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In this episode of Money Moves, Muhammed Mekki sits down with Mohammed Khudairi, an Iraqi-American entrepreneur and investor who's helping rebuild Iraq, one business at a time. Mohammed's family company, Khudairi Group, has […]

An Economic Perspective on Supporting Iraqi Industrial Projects

By Dr. Ali Abdul Rahim Al-Aboudi, College of Political Science, Al-Nahrain University, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. An Economic Perspective on the Feasibility of Supporting Iraqi Industrial Projects According to the Mechanisms and […]

UN-Habitat, Japan Expand Efforts to Support Returnees

By John Lee. The Government of Japan and UN-Habitat have expanded their joint efforts to support returnees and vulnerable communities in Northern Iraq, in coordination with the Government of Iraq. A new Japanese contribution to the Japan Village Project in Mosul will provide 24 additional social housing units, increasing the total capacity to 500 returnees […]

GKP Annual Report 2024

By John Lee. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) has issued its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Source: GKP)

GKP outlines Payments to Govts for 2024

By John Lee. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) has published details of its payments to governments for the year 2024: Introduction This report sets out details of the payments made to governments by Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd and its subsidiary undertakings ('Gulf Keystone') for the year ended 31 December 2024 as required under Disclosure and Transparency […]

Chinese Firm Wins Major Contract at West Qurna-1

By John Lee. The China Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering Company (HQC), a subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), has reportedly signed a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for the West Qurna-1 oilfield. According to sina.com.cn, this is CNPC's largest overseas service contract since 2020. In January 2024, PetroChina, also a subsidiary of CNPC, […]

Iraqi Customs Implements New Measures to Boost Trade

By John Lee. Iraq's General Customs Authority has introduced new customs procedures aimed at enhancing trade efficiency, preventing smuggling, and supporting domestic industries. Key Objectives: Implementing modern electronic systems to reduce delays and streamline processes. Strengthening anti-smuggling measures to protect markets from substandard goods. Ensuring fair trade regulations and compliance among all importers. Encouraging local […]

E-commerce: Platforms, E-stores, and the Iraqi Economy

By Dr. Muhammad Abdul Saleh, College of Business Economics at the University of Nahrain, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. E-commerce: Platforms, E-stores, and the Iraqi Economy Between Reality and Potential E-commerce in Iraq […]