Archive | 2026

WFP Iraq Country Brief, January 2026

In Numbers 14,192 people assisted in January USD 304,000 cash-based transfers made in January USD 7.6 million for the next six months (February - July 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance In January, WFP provided e-vouchers to more than 6,780 beneficiaries (1,842 households) residing in Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]

Iraq Reopens Umm Qasr Grain Silo

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has reopened Berth No. 10 at the Umm Qasr grain silo following completion of maintenance and rehabilitation works, restoring the facility to full operational readiness as a key strategic gateway for wheat imports and storage. The reopening ceremony was attended by the Director General of the State Company […]

Baghdad Game Lab partners with HP to Advance Digital Skills

By John Lee. Baghdad Game Lab has announced a new association with HP to support the growth of gaming, esports, and digital skills in Iraq through the HP Gaming Garage programme. The collaboration aims to expand access to future-ready skills as Iraq's youth population continues to grow and the country's creative and technology sectors gain […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 19th February 2026. 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 2,576.8 1.1% 0.8% USD-RSISX 2,533.7 1.1% 0.8% […]

"US Warning of Sanctions" if al-Maliki Returns as PM

From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Foreign Ministry Reveals US Warning of Sanctions if Nouri al-Maliki Returns as Premier Iraq's Foreign Ministry revealed a US warning of possible sanctions if Nouri al-Maliki returns as prime minister, as divisions deepen […]

"Efforts Underway" to Renew KRG Oil Export Deal

From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Efforts underway to renew Kurdistan Region oil export deal: SOMO Iraq's national oil marketer is moving to renew the agreement governing exports of the Kurdistan Region's oil, a senior official said Wednesday. Click here […]

KOICA-Funded Hospital Advances in Dhi Qar

By John Lee. Nasiriyah Heart Hospital received a Korean medical delegation as part of a new phase of the Iraq-Korea joint cooperation project. The project is funded through a grant from KOICA [Korea International Cooperation Agency] for the Establishment of the Korea-Iraq Specialized Hospital for Children with Heart Disease (2020-2030 / USD 27.93 million). A […]

Iraq and UAE Sign Vehicle Assembly Partnership

By John Lee. State Company for Automotive and Equipment Industry, one of the companies of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed a partnership contract with Iraqi and Emirati firms to establish an integrated industrial system for the assembly, production and marketing of various types of vehicles. The agreement covers the production of: Buses […]

Progress at Al-Jawahiri Residential City

By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has conducted a field visit to the Al-Jawahiri Residential City project, located in in Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad. An engineering team inspected progress at the housing development, reviewing implementation stages and assessing compliance with the terms of the investment licence and approved timelines. The visit focused […]

NIC Reviews Dulmaj Marsh Development Plan

By John Lee. The National Investment Commission has held an expanded meeting to discuss a comprehensive investment roadmap for the development of Dulmaj [Delmaj] Marsh into an integrated tourism reserve. The proposed project aims to establish a network of multi-use tourism villages within a sustainable environmental framework aligned with national economic development objectives. According to […]

UNHCR Iraq Multi-Year Strategy 2025-2029

From the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Summary of UNHCR Iraq Multi-Year Strategy 2025-2029 UNHCR envisions that forcibly displaced populations and stateless persons in Iraq are better protected and have full inclusive access to quality basic […]