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Iran's Iraq Policy "Unlikely to Change" under Raisi

By Al Monitor staff. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran's Iraq policy unlikely to change under Raisi Despite his hardline credentials, Iran's foreign policy is likely to remain unified under the new president, Ebrahim Raisi. Click here to read the […]

New Potato Processing Plant for Duhok

By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has laid the foundation stone of a potato production factory in Duhok, which is set to provide 500 jobs and make use of local potatoes. In his speech at the ceremony the PM said: "This is a great support for our people to rely on themselves, so […]

US announces Reward for Information about Attacks

By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. US announces reward in targeting Iraqi militias The United States announced a $3 million reward for anyone who has information about attacks on diplomatic missions in Iraq. Click here […]

The Economist: There is Cause for Hope in Iraq

From The Economist. This week's edition of The Economist carries two articles on developments in Iraq: Few things are harder than building a state in Iraq (subscription needed) Relative peace gives Iraq a chance to build a functioning state (subscription needed)

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 17th June 2021). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD932 (+3.9%) / $801 (+4.6%) (weekly change) (+28.5% and +20.9% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]

Investment: Iraqi Cabinet Approves New City near Baghdad Airport

By John Lee. At their regular Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Iraq's Council of Ministers approved the establishment of a new city around Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The new city will be called Rafael [Rafeel], and it will cover 10,600 acres. The cabinet added that, "it will be available for investment opportunities, provided that the land […]

Denmark Donates another $8m to Iraq

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq welcomes an additional DKK 50.3 million (US$8 million) contribution from the Government of Denmark to its flagship Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS). The funding will support the safe return of people in areas liberated from ISIL in Iraq by rehabilitating critical infrastructure, creating livelihoods and building social […]

UNESCO Strengthens Iraq's Online Distance Learning

UNESCO strengthens MoE Iraq's capacities in online distance learning to respond to COVID-19 The closure of schools and disruption to learning brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need to utilize online and distance modes of learning to promote learning continuity. Distance learning, known synonymously as online learning or e-learning, serves as a […]