Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq Industry & Trade News, with information on developments and opportunities.
By John Lee. Egypt's Edita Food Industries has reportedly reduced production at its Iraq facility and delayed product launches due to the impact of the ongoing regional conflict. Vice President and CFO Sameh Naguib told Zawya that the company has cut output to around 30-35 percent of capacity, compared with an initial target of 70-80 percent […]
By Alisha Chhangani, for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside Tehran's toll booth There is a lot of attention right now on how Iran is managing access to the Strait of Hormuz -- operating a kind of […]
By Karyna Naminas, CEO of Label Your Data. Why High Quality Data Annotation Is Non-Negotiable Explore how modern data annotation tools support structured workflows, agreement tracking, and reliable ground truth creation High-quality data annotation drives every AI system you rely on. If your labels are wrong, your model will learn the wrong patterns, there is […]
Iraq Cosmetics Market Report 2025: Consumer Insights and Retail Landscape A comprehensive market research report on Iraq's cosmetics and personal care market in 2025. Based on primary consumer data from Baghdad and nationwide retail mapping, the study analyzes consumer behavior, spending patterns, brand dynamics, retail channels, and regulatory frameworks, offering actionable insights for beauty brands, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has reported preserving more than IQD 837 billion (USD 640 million) and USD 551 million during 2025 as part of its anti-corruption activities. In its annual report, the commission outlined a rise in investigative, legal, and preventive actions aimed at protecting public funds and preventing waste. Key enforcement and […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that recent regional military escalation is creating economic and fiscal risks for Iraq, particularly through disruptions to trade, air transport, and oil revenues. According to the report, Iraq's early airspace closures disrupted air cargo routes, delaying shipments of high-value goods and reconstruction materials. This has […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi soccer team has beaten Bolivia 2-1 to secure a place in this year's FIFA World Cup. Iraq's goals were scored by Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein. Iraqi fans will now look forward to the World Cup, to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July. […]
By John Lee. General Directorate of Industrial Development (GDID), part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has issued 230 establishment licences for new industrial projects in February, covering sectors including food, chemical, metal, construction, textile and engineering industries. According to Director General Ali Ibrahim Janaan, the licences were distributed across multiple provinces, with the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has reported continued arrivals of cargo vessels at Iraqi ports during March, reflecting ongoing maritime trade activity despite regional tensions. According to the ministry, maritime agencies of the State Company for Maritime Transport (SCMT) have continued to provide services to incoming vessels, while cargo handling operations are […]
By John Lee. Iran has reportedly begun charging up to $2 million per ship for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The payments, according to the report from Deutsche Welle, would be a breach of international maritime law. This follows a recent statement from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, denying that the Strait is […]
By Michael Eisenstadt and Assaf Orion, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Military Options for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz: Limitations and Imperatives Loosening Tehran's grip on the strait and its disruption of the […]
By John Lee. Iraq has declared a public holiday for Thursday due to adverse weather conditions, suspending work across all state institutions except essential services. The directive was issued by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, with exemptions granted for service-related sectors required to maintain operations. In a related development, the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) announced […]
