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By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has hosted the preparatory meeting for the eighth session of the Iraq-Qatar Joint Committee, ahead of formal talks scheduled to take place in Doha in March. The meeting was chaired by Engineer Salar Mohammed Amin, Vice Chairman of the Commission and Deputy Head of the Iraqi side […]
By John Lee. Gulftainer has reported a 28 percent increase in throughput and container handling at its Iraq Container Terminal (ICT) at the start of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The company attributed the growth to expanded carrier services, an enhanced product portfolio and improved operational performance, strengthening the terminal's role as a […]
By John Lee. IN2, an international strategic communications and research agency, has joined the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). The company said the move strengthens its engagement with Iraq's business and investment community, highlighting its operational presence in Erbil and Baghdad alongside offices in London and Dubai. Founded more than a decade ago, IN2 has […]
By John Lee. Baims, a MENA-based education technology group, has acquired MedMasters, an Iraq-based online medical education platform, marking its second strategic acquisition and its entry into the Iraqi market. The transaction expands Baims' regional footprint and strengthens its position in digital higher education across the Middle East. Founded by Dr. Abdulazeez Salam and Dr. […]
By John Lee. T964 and Nokia have announced a partnership to modernise Iraq's telecommunications and digital infrastructure, with the agreement signed during Capacity Middle East. The collaboration will deploy advanced connectivity solutions aimed at strengthening the country's digital economy. Planned areas of cooperation include: Enterprise network deployment Data centre development International fibre transit optimisation Fibre-to-the-home […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the National University Championship for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications, with participation from public and private Iraqi universities. Dr Haider Abdul Dhahad, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, said modern education environments depend on advanced tools and software that support knowledge production. […]
From Wired. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Startups Aren't Disrupting. They're Rebuilding From Mosul's agritech experiments to Baghdad's digital health records, founders are stitching together the basic systems Iraq's economy has long been missing -- one clinic and farm at […]
By John Lee. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched its SME finance and development programmes in Iraq, including the rollout of its flagship Star Venture initiative for high-potential startups. An official event in Baghdad marked the launch, outlining the Bank's strategic priorities and planned projects to strengthen the country's small and medium-sized […]
By John Lee. Yolk Brands, the UAE-based hospitality group behind Pickl and BonBird, has reportedly announced its expansion into Iraq under a new agreement with Al Maysarah Holding. The agreement provides for the opening of five Pickl restaurants and ten BonBird outlets. The first locations are scheduled to open in Q2 2026 at Iraq Mall […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Beleaguered by low oil prices, Iraq moves to curtail customs evasion A new scheme aimed at combating customs evasion has triggered nationwide protests and strikes in Iraq. Traders say the new regulations have […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Food Products, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has begun exporting its products to neighbouring markets, starting with a shipment of cooking oil to Jordan. The company confirmed that the first shipment of 'Al-Bint' branded cooking oil, produced at the Imam Ali Al-Hadi plant in Maysan […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Customs Authority has approved new mechanisms for calculating the customs value of imported goods. The mechanisms will be applied across all customs centres and include the following measures: Adoption of the customs value stated in duly declared commercial invoices submitted under the advance declaration system, supported by bank transfers, at […]
