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Iraq-Bangladesh Trade grows Four-Fold

By John Lee. Trade between Iraq and Bangladesh has increases four-fold in the past two years, according to a statement from the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meanwhile, The Business Standard reports that about 80 percent of the dates in the Bangladeshi market come from Iraq, which has increased to about $26 million in the […]

Midea Group announces Expansion into Iraq

Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer Midea Group has appointed Al Hafidh as its distributor in Iraq. According to a press release, Al Hafidh is one of the biggest Iraqi-owned conglomerates, while Al Hafidth Home Appliances is widely recognized for its uncompromising commitment to quality and excellence and for being a customer-centric business organization. Distribution is scheduled […]

Jazeera Paints opens New Showroom in Rania

By John Lee. Saudi Arabia-based Jazeera Paints has opened its sixth showroom in Iraq. The new showroom is in Ranya [Rania], in the Northeast of the Kurdistan Region, which has seen significant economic and industrial development in recent years. It is close to other towns such as Qaladze, Dukan, Chwar Qwrna, Sangasar, and Hajiawa, and […]

Heatwave in Iraq: Concern for Workers in 50C Heat

Effective measures are needed to ensure adequate Occupational Safety and Health for workers during extreme heat in Iraq With temperatures in Iraq soaring up to 50 degrees Celsius [122 degrees Fahrenheit] in recent weeks, the ILO in Iraq is calling on its tripartite partners - the government, employers' and workers' organizations - to ensure that […]

Eduba Launches Educational "Super App"

By John Lee. Baghdad-based ed-tech platform Eduba has reportedly launched its ''Super App'' - the first EdTech super app in Iraq and MENA that offers multiple services. According to a report from Iraqi Innovators, the app has four components in their all-in-one learning management system, which includes interactive learning content, ride hailing, and payments. It […]

IoT Kids announces Winners of Coding Championship for Iraqi Schools

On 6th August, IoT Kids held the closing ceremony of The Schools Championship for Coding and Innovation at Zain's headquarter in Baghdad. IoT Kids organized the championship in cooperation with The Iraqi Ministry of Education and the sponsorship of Zain Iraq for telecommunication. The championship aims to encourage parents to invest in their children's creativity […]

Iraqi Govt exempts Basra Governorate from Contracting Regulations

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of  Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. Among the items agreed was a decision to exempt Basra Governorate from the instructions covering government contracts for the purposes of the 2025 Arabian Gulf Cup Football Championships, which will be hosted in Basra. Concerns […]

Call for Applications: Entrepreneurship for Public Health, COVID Recovery

Call for Applications: Entrepreneurship for Public Health and COVID-19 Recovery in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon UNITAR Division for Prosperity invites young entrepreneurs in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon to apply to the Great Ideas Space 2022: Entrepreneurship for Public Health and COVID-19 Recovery in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon. The programme aims to train entrepreneurs and MSMEs […]

Investor Guide to Iraq 2022

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has just published its Investor Guide to Iraq 2022. The 51-page report gives an overview of the investment climate in Iraq. Click below to download the full report: English Arabic See also Iraq Investment Map 2022. (Source: NIC)

Iraq Investment Map 2022

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has just published its Iraq Investment Map 2022. The 195-page report includes details of investment opportunities, in addition to sectoral and regional data. Click below to download the full report: English Arabic See also Investor Guide to Iraq 2022. (Source: NIC)

Qatar signs Grid Interconnection agreement with Iraq

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) cooperates with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to develop the Gulf electricity interconnection system and connect it to the southern Iraq network. QFFD signed an agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority to develop the Gulf electricity interconnection system and to connect it to the southern Iraq […]