By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the recommendations of the committee tasked with reviewing and addressing issues related to locally produced and imported industrial oils, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the domestic manufacturing sector. Key decisions include: Formation of a committee chaired by the Deputy Minister of Oil, with members from […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Will end to pipeline feud revive flow of Iraqi oil to Israel? After a glimpse of progress, Baghdad's spat with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) over the future of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline […]
By John Lee. Real GDP in Iraq is expected to increase by 1.2 percent this year, according to the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects report. This represents a significant reduction on the previous forecast of 3.5 percent growth, issued in January. The report says: "In non-GCC oil exporters, current account balances are expected to deteriorate, mainly […]
By John Lee. As part of efforts to protect domestic industry, the Iraqi Cabinet has approved the imposition of an additional 20% customs duty on imported aluminium cans used for carbonated beverages, juices, and energy drinks. This brings the total tariff to 50% per unit of measurement, applicable to imports from all countries and origins. […]
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Q: What effect will Israel's airstrikes on Iran have on any potential revaluation of the Iraqi dinar? A: This week's Israeli airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear and military sites, will likely have a […]
By John Lee. Ahead of the upcoming Iraq Investment Forum scheduled for Saturday, the Iraqi Cabinet has approved a set of legal and procedural mechanisms governing the presentation and awarding of investment opportunities. The Council of Ministers issued the following decisions: Adoption of competitive evaluation criteria in cases where multiple companies apply for the same […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has confirmed the suspension of all air traffic and the temporary closure of Iraqi airspace until further notice, citing regional security tensions and the need to safeguard civil aviation. According to a statement from the Ministry's Media Office, the General Company for Air Navigation Services began a […]
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as military aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling the act a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. A statement from Government Spokesman Basim Alawadi urged the international community to go beyond […]
By Nicholas Oakes, for the International Policy Digest. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. From Pipeline to Policy: Iraq's Quiet Return to Global Energy Relevance Recent deals with China, India, and France point to a strategic effort to diversify trade partnerships, hedging […]
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By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review the legal framework governing the Development Road Project and its associated initiatives. The Prime Minister received a detailed briefing from the project team on legal and technical requirements, including construction standards and operational procedures. He emphasised the need to urgently […]
By John Lee. The U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel from its embassy in Baghdad. A statement from the Embassy said the move was "due to heightened regional tensions." Analysts say this relates to an increased likelihood that negotiations with Iran regarding nuclear enrichment will break down. Iran's Defence […]
