By Ahmed Tabaqchali, for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Power Conundrum This paper aims to unpack Iraq's power conundrum first by reviewing the deficiencies […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has confirmed that it is going ahead with the floating terminal project for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), stressing its importance for securing electricity generation. The Ministry said that the Council of Ministers and the Ministerial Energy Council have approved implementation mechanisms, including inviting six companies to […]
By John Lee. Apex Health, a subsidiary of Qatar's Estithmar Holding, has announced that it has obtained an investment licence from Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) to develop a 400-bed private hospital in Baghdad's Al-Zaafaraniyah district (formerly Al-Rashid Camp). The new facility, to be named Baghdad International Hospital, will be built on a 100,000-square-metre riverside […]
By John Lee. Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Iraqi Company for Bank Guarantees (ICBG), and several Iraqi banks, has provided significant financial and training support to displaced persons and host communities in Nineveh and Duhok governorates under the Afaaq programme. The initiative has since been replicated […]
By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) in Iraq has published its Annual Results Report 2024. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, composed of 23 UN agencies, funds and specialized programmes, is dedicated to supporting Iraq's journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by the principle of leaving no one behind, […]
By John Lee. Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq has met Bilal Al-Saghir, the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) Resident Representative in Iraq, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in training Iraq's banking sector workforce. The parties intend to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the matter in the coming period. They also […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 14th Aug 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 2,301.0 -2.3% 2.3% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. The US State Department has reiterated its opposition to proposed legislation in Iraq concerning the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), warning that it could increase Iranian influence and undermine Iraq's sovereignty. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce (pictured) said Washington opposed any legislation inconsistent with the goals […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Natural Resources and the Iraqi Ministry of Oil have agreed on a new mechanism for oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The deal, finalised after joint meetings beginning on 17 July 2025 and site visits to all regional oil fields, was signed on […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani has held talks in Baghdad with Syrian Minister of Energy Mohammad Bashir, focusing on cooperation in oil, gas, and energy. Discussions covered Iraq's plans to diversify crude oil export routes amid rising production, including rehabilitating or replacing the Iraq-Syria export pipeline, which was active in […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has chaired the periodic meeting of the Supreme Council of Youth, coinciding with World Youth Day and the second anniversary of the Council's establishment. The meeting was attended by several ministers and senior advisers. The Council approved reallocating IQD 75 billion [$57 million] recovered from Agricultural Initiative […]
By John Lee. Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq and the CBI's specialist team have met with consultancy firm Oliver Wyman to review the Iraqi Private Banks League's comments on the national banking reform plan. The Governor confirmed that the CBI had completed an in-depth discussion, during which participants showed understanding of […]
