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Apple to help with Iraq's Digital Transformation

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, met with a delegation from Apple Inc., alongside the head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC), Ali Al-Muayyed. The discussion centered on Iraq's ongoing digital transformation, led by Al-Sudani through the High Committee for Digital Transformation. The Prime Minister highlighted Iraq's evolution into a successful […]

Iraqi PM Chairs Meeting of Development Fund

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, presided over a regular meeting of the Iraq Development Fund's Board of Directors. During the meeting, Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of the fund operating in line with international financial expectations to attract both domestic and foreign investors. He highlighted ongoing housing and school construction projects, reinforcing […]

Iraq Opens Development Road Project to Global Partnerships

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, announced the country's openness to partnerships for its flagship "Development Road" project, during a forum in Baghdad titled "Development Road - Opportunities and Growth." The forum was hosted by Enki Foundation for Studies and Research. The event brought together economists, investors, and business leaders to discuss […]

Iraq Signs 3 New Private Sector Partnerships

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, emphasized the importance of private sector partnerships to reduce reliance on imports and meet domestic industrial needs. On Thursday, Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of three industrial contracts with private companies to boost production in the fertilizer and chemical sectors: A 1 million ton/year urea fertilizer plant […]

Head of Iraqi Airways Sacked

By John Lee. Following directives from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, a committee was formed to investigate recent disruptions in Iraqi Airways flights. The committee has concluded its work and submitted recommendations to the Minister of Transport, including the removal of the airline's Director General. The Minister has approved these recommendations. Prime Minister Al-Sudani reiterated […]

Korek ordered to pay Agility $1.2bn

By John Lee. Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility has announced that Iraq's Korek Telecom has been ordered to pay it nearly $1.2 billion in damages. The judgement by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)'s International Court of Arbitration relates to allegations of fraud and corruption orchestrated by Korek with a view to unlawfully causing the expropriation Agility's […]

60-70 applications for Digital Banking Licences in Iraq

By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) participated in the "Electronic Payments for Financial Stability" conference, hosted by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani and organized by the Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL). The event focused on Iraq's digital transformation in the banking and financial sectors. Central Bank Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq highlighted the […]

UN ISIL Investigation concludes its work in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Daesh/ISIL (UNITAD) will conclude its work in Iraq on Tuesday (17th September 2024). In her statement on the conclusion of operations, Ana Peyro Llopis, Head of UNITAD, highlighted the achievements of her team, adding: "We should be proud that our efforts have made a […]

New UN Reports on the Crimes Committed by IS

By John Lee. In the closing days of the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Daesh/ISIL (UNITAD) mandate in Iraq, the team has release a series of reports on the crimes committed by ISIL (Da'esh) in the country. Detailed Findings of International Crimes Committed against Christians by ISIL (Da'esh) Findings on the damage and […]

Iraqi President: "Iraq's Economy Set to Grow"

By John Lee. The Iraqi President has said that, "Iraq stands at the threshold of a new phase of security, stability, and economic development." Addressing a delegation from the League of Arab States, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid said Iraq offers an enabling environment and conditions for investing in major strategic development projects. Full statement from […]

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Qatar and Kurdistan Discuss Investment Opportunities

By John Lee. Qatar Chamber (QC) has hosted a meeting with a delegation from Invest Kurdistan. The meeting aimed to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Qatar and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Discussions included an introduction to the investment climates and opportunities available in both regions. Full statement from Qatar Chamber: Qatar Chamber hosted […]

WHO praises Iraq's Polio Transition

By John Lee. The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Iraq's success in fighting polio. Full statement from WHO: Iraq's landmark achievement in polio transition reaps benefits Iraq, the first country among polio transition priority countries to achieve the polio transition process in full, continues to reap benefits from its historic success. Its polio programme […]