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By John Lee. The 11th edition of the Najaf International Trade and Industry Fair has opened in Najaf province, with participation from more than 250 local and foreign companies across commercial, industrial, and services sectors. According to the Ministry of Trade, the fair runs from 13th to 23rd May 2026, open daily from 4pm to […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Embassy in London has held a virtual meeting with the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) to discuss strengthening economic and investment relations between the two countries. Ambassador Dr Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi led the meeting, which covered a range of topics including: Recent political developments in Iraq, including the forthcoming […]
By John Lee. Zain Iraq has announced a strategic partnership with 1001, a digital streaming platform operating in Iraq, to provide eligible subscribers with access to entertainment and sports content at no extra cost. Under the agreement, Zain customers on bundles of IQD 25,000 (approximately USD 19) or more will receive 1001's "FADSHI" package, giving […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has agreed steps with Turkish company BKPS to reactivate a powership currently docked at Umm Qasr. Electricity Minister Ali Saadawi Wahib met with representatives of BKPS, an affiliate of Karpowership, ahead of peak summer demand. Powerships are self-contained, multi-fuel enabled floating power plants. (Source: Ministry of Electricity)
By John Lee. According to the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC), Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern digital infrastructure, rolling out 5G networks, and attracting investment to the telecoms sector. The statements were made by CMC Executive Director Baligh Abu Kalal at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR26), held in Ankara, […]
From the Office of the Iraqi President: Germany Reaffirms Support for Iraq's Stability and Democracy in Message to President Amedi President Nizar Amedi received Daniel Krieber, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Iraq, at Al-Salam Palace, where he delivered a congratulatory message from Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the occasion of President Amedi's election. In […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held a meeting of its Committee for the Simplification of Procedures and Government Services to review progress on institutional reforms and digital transformation initiatives. According to the Ministry of Planning's media office, the meeting was chaired by the Ministry's Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Hanaa Ismail Al-Asadi, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held a joint meeting with Germany's Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to discuss strengthening development co-operation and advancing ongoing joint projects. The meeting, held at the ministry's headquarters, was attended by GIZ's country director and his technical team. The ministry was represented by the Director-General of […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has announced public holidays for two upcoming religious occasions. For Eid Al-Adha, all government ministries and state institutions will be closed from Tuesday 26th May through Saturday 30th May, with official working hours resuming on Sunday 31st May. A further public holiday has been declared for Thursday 4th […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a package of measures to reduce the use of plastic bags, to be implemented within six months of the decision. The measures include: A ban on the free distribution of plastic shopping bags A ban on their use in ovens (furnaces) A ban on their importation […]
By John Lee. President Nizar Amedi has held talks with a delegation from the Syndicate of Iraqi Programmers. The delegation, led by Syndicate President Atheer Hamed Abdul Amir Al-Qaisi, met with President Amedi at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad to congratulate him on assuming office and to discuss the future of Iraq's software and information technology […]
By John Lee. Iraq's new Prime Minister, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, chaired the first regular session of the Council of Ministers on Saturday, issuing a series of directives to ministers that outline the government's policy priorities. According to the Prime Minister's media office, the session included ministerial briefings on the current state of their respective ministries […]
