By John Lee. Shares in Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE: GKP) closed up more than 2 percent on Friday after the company published an operational and corporate update. Full statement from GKP: 2026 AGM Operational & Corporate Update Ahead of today's 2026 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Ankara's New Kurdish Dance in Iraq Leaves Erbil with the Leading Role Strengthening a steady rapprochement, Turkiye's Ambassador to Iraq Anil Bora Inan on June 4 met with Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) […]
By John Lee. Irish-based Petrel Resources Plc (LON: PET) has published its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Regarding prospects in Iraq, the company said: "In Iraq, discussions continued regarding several potential development and gas monetisation opportunities. Iraq remains one of the world's most resource-rich hydrocarbon provinces and continues to offer significant long-term […]
By John Lee. SOUEAST has opened its first mall showroom in Baghdad, in a step the company says will strengthen its market presence, dealer network and customer service capabilities in Iraq. The showroom is located in Iraq Mall, described as the largest integrated commercial complex in Baghdad. Covering nearly 200 square metres, it features a […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: [INSERT]. 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 2,780.7 4.6% 8.8% USD-RSISX 2,734.2 4.6% 8.8% IQD-RSIHX 1,670.4 […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi received United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Abdullah Al-Dardari and his accompanying delegation. According to the Prime Minister's Media Office, the meeting covered several issues including project financing mechanisms, strengthening social protection programmes, establishing a development fund, and support for the return of […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has firmly denied reports that it intends to change the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar. In a statement, it said a forged document is being circulated claiming that the Prime Minister's office had submitted a request to the Finance Committee of the Council of Representatives […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Communications Minister, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad has chaired a meeting with Chinese telecoms firm Huawei to discuss the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) network technology in the country. According to the Ministry of Communications, the meeting, attended by senior ministry officials, reviewed the readiness of infrastructure for 5G services and followed up on […]
By John Lee. The Minister of Transport, Wahab Al-Hussni, received the Spanish Ambassador, Alicia Rico, in Baghdad in what was described as her first official meeting with an Iraqi minister in the current government, following her earlier meeting with the Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The discussions focused on the Basra-Shalamcheh railway project, which has been […]
By John Lee. According to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA), the opening of Mosul International Airport has been delayed due to several outstanding technical and operational requirements. The authority said it continues to monitor the project through regular field visits by technical teams and coordination with the Nineveh provincial administration and other relevant parties […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq forms committee to renew Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement Iraq has established a high-level committee to prepare a new draft agreement on the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline as the current deal expires in July. Salim […]
By John Lee. Real GDP in Iraq is expected to fall by 8.9 percent this year, according to the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects report. This represents a significant reduction on the previous forecast of 4.4 percent growth, issued one year ago. The report says: "The sharp slowdowns projected for Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar will be […]
