Archive | 2026

Iraqi Airways Signs Transport Agreement with Football Federation

By John Lee. A co-operation and transport agreement has been signed between Iraqi Airways and the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) to support national teams during international competitions. The agreement was signed by Iraqi Airways Director General Manaf Abdul Moneim Ajil and Iraqi Football Association President Captain Adnan Darjal, under the auspices of Transport Minister Wahab […]

Enhancing the Business Capacity of MSMEs in Nineveh

By John Lee. Al Qaf Company has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for: "Enhancing the Business Capacity of MSMEs through Non-Financial Services under the ILO PROSPECTS Project - Ninewa Phase II." Ref: rfx_4705_HQ. The contract value was not disclosed. According to ILO: "The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking qualified Business […]

UNDP Awards Iraq Contracts

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has awarded several contracts in Iraq: Al-Chibaish Organization for Environment Tourism won a contract to build "the Social and Human Foundations for Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Marshland Communities of the Central Marshes- IQD 124,950,000."  Ref: UNDP-IRQ-02027. Contract value is stated as $95,381.83. Emaar Ardh Al Nakheel for Contracting […]

Slovak Republic Providing Grants for Development

By John Lee. The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SlovakAid, SAIDC) has launched the Call for Proposals for Small Grants for Lebanon and Iraq for 2026. Project proposals must be submitted both electronically and in hard copy: electronically by email to [email protected] in hard copy to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Beirut: […]

Expansion of Electronic Services via Iraq's "Ur" Portal

By John Lee. A number of new electronic forms have been added to the "Ur" government services portal, covering several of its internal departments. According to the Iraqi Cabinet, the new forms cover the following services: Survey on services provided by the Iraqi consulate (Department of Ceremonies) Assessment form for Iraq's competitiveness report on global […]

ISX Listings Update: Insurance Firm In, Poultry Company Out

By John Lee. According to the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC), its board resolved the following at its fifth session, held on 12th May: The shares of Al-Qabas Insurance Company were approved for listing, deposit and trading on the Iraq Stock Exchange's non-listed companies platform (OTC). The shares of Al-Reebas Poultry and Feed Company were approved […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 21st May 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Note: ISX will be closed starting from May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) to May 28, 2026 (Thursday) due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Adha. […]

Iraq Stock Exchange Market Cap Up 22% in Q1

By John Lee. According to the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC), the market capitalisation of shares listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange rose 22.2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately IQD 26.9 trillion ($20.5 billion). The ISC's first quarterly report for 2026 also recorded trading value of approximately IQD 59.8 billion ($45.6 million), […]

250+ Companies at Najaf Int'l Trade & Industry Fair

By John Lee. The 11th edition of the Najaf International Trade and Industry Fair has opened in Najaf province, with participation from more than 250 local and foreign companies across commercial, industrial, and services sectors. According to the Ministry of Trade, the fair runs from 13th to 23rd May 2026, open daily from 4pm to […]

Iraq, UK discuss Investment, Energy and Partnership Agreement

By John Lee. The Iraqi Embassy in London has held a virtual meeting with the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) to discuss strengthening economic and investment relations between the two countries. Ambassador Dr Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi led the meeting, which covered a range of topics including: Recent political developments in Iraq, including the forthcoming […]

1001 and Zain Iraq in Digital Entertainment Partnership

By John Lee. Zain Iraq has announced a strategic partnership with 1001, a digital streaming platform operating in Iraq, to provide eligible subscribers with access to entertainment and sports content at no extra cost. Under the agreement, Zain customers on bundles of IQD 25,000 (approximately USD 19) or more will receive 1001's "FADSHI" package, giving […]