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T964 and Nokia Partner to Upgrade Iraq's Digital Infrastructure

By on 16th February 2026 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. T964 and Nokia have announced a partnership to modernise Iraq's telecommunications and digital infrastructure, with the agreement signed during Capacity Middle East. The collaboration will deploy advanced connectivity solutions aimed at strengthening the country's digital economy. Planned areas of cooperation include: Enterprise network deployment Data centre development International fibre transit optimisation Fibre-to-the-home […]

University Robotics and AI Championship Launched

By on 16th February 2026 in Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the National University Championship for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications, with participation from public and private Iraqi universities. Dr Haider Abdul Dhahad, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, said modern education environments depend on advanced tools and software that support knowledge production. […]

Iraq's Start-Ups Aren't Disrupting -- they're Rebuilding

By on 15th February 2026 in Agriculture, Healthcare, Iraq Industry & Trade News

From Wired. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Startups Aren't Disrupting. They're Rebuilding From Mosul's agritech experiments to Baghdad's digital health records, founders are stitching together the basic systems Iraq's economy has long been missing -- one clinic and farm at […]

EU Strengthens Support for Iraq's Community Reintegration

By on 15th February 2026 in Healthcare

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. European Union strengthens support for Iraq's community reintegration efforts The European Union, through its Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), is providing €8 million over an 18-month period to help Iraq […]

UNESCO and Japan Launch New Initiative in Ninewa

By on 15th February 2026 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq

By John Lee. UNESCO and the Government of Japan have launched a project to support children, youth, and communities in West Mosul and Sinjar to overcome the long-lasting impacts of conflict. The "Reviving the Bridges for Peace in Ninewa: Education and Reconciliation for Conflict-Affected Communities" initiative aims to strengthen social cohesion and peace-building through inclusive education, […]

TPAO and BP Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation MoU for Iraq

By on 14th February 2026 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

By John Lee. Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) and BP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation in oil and natural gas. The agreement was signed by TPAO General Manager Cem Erdem and BP Head of Global Oil and Gas Business Development Andrew McAuslan, in the presence of Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural […]

EBRD Launches Major SME Support Programme in Iraq

By on 14th February 2026 in Investment, Iraq Banking & Finance News, Iraq Industry & Trade News

By John Lee. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched its SME finance and development programmes in Iraq, including the rollout of its flagship Star Venture initiative for high-potential startups. An official event in Baghdad marked the launch, outlining the Bank's strategic priorities and planned projects to strengthen the country's small and medium-sized […]

Kirkuk-Baniyas Oil Pipeline Remains "Suspended"

By on 14th February 2026 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

By John Lee. The Undersecretary at Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told state-run Iraqi News Agency that work to rehabilitate the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline remains suspended due to the security situation in Syria. He added that government is reviewing alternative export routes, including: Oil export link via Turkey Proposed connection through Jordan to Egypt […]

Iraqi e-Govt Collections Reach $642m

By on 13th February 2026 in Iraq Banking & Finance News

By John Lee. Rafidain Bank recorded more than IQD 841 billion (approximately USD 641.98 million) in electronic collection settlements on behalf of government entities during January 2026, reflecting continued expansion of digital payment systems. The bank said a total of 73,226 electronic settlements were processed the month, indicating growing adoption of digital collection services. It […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

By on 13th February 2026 in Investment

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 12th 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 2,548.0 0.8% -0.3% USD-RSISX 2,505.3 0.8% -0.3% […]

Iraqi Dinar Speculation "Misplaced" -- CBI Boss

By on 12th February 2026 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq

From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's central bank rules out exchange rate change, backs customs reform Iraq's Central Bank Governor Ali al-Alaq said there are no plans to change the dinar's exchange rate, stressing that the bank's foreign reserves […]