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By John Lee. The United States and Iraq have held discussions focused on banking reform, financial compliance, and measures to counter illicit financial activity. According to a statement by the United States Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, the talks involved the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), […]
By John Lee. The Uzbekistan-Iraq Investment and Business Forum was held in Tashkent on January 14, 2026, bringing together the business communities of Uzbekistan and Iraq for the first large-scale platform of its kind. The forum was attended by more than 300 entrepreneurs and representatives of sectoral organisations from both countries. Participants included Iraq's Minister […]
By John Lee. UK-based Clarivate Plc has signed a multi-year agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to support the country's national research and innovation objectives. Under the agreement, Clarivate will provide strategic guidance, data and analytics, and skills development aimed at aligning institutional research outputs with national priorities and strengthening long-term research […]
By John Lee. This year's Iraq Energy Exhibition and Conference was held in Baghdad from 10th to 12th January, at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds. The event brought together stakeholders from the electricity, oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, and reflects growing regional and international interest in Iraq's energy market and investment opportunities. According to the […]
By John Lee. Plans are being advanced to deploy fast-track, smart solar energy projects to support electricity supply in the outskirts of Baghdad and across the provinces. The projects will be connected to medium-voltage distribution lines to reduce losses, ease network loads and increase available generation capacity ahead of the summer peak period. Key elements […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Government has approved the settlement of outstanding payments to China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) related to operation, maintenance and electricity generated at the Salah al-Din power plant for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the settlement is based on details set out […]
By Sanger Youssif Salih, for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Roadmap to Economic Recovery in Erbil and the KRI On June 24, 2025, the Institute […]
From the German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Impact of Water Scarcity in Iraq and The Importance of Sustainable Water Management AHK Iraq, in collaboration with UNICEF Iraq, has released […]
From the German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Double Taxation in Iraq - A Comparative White Paper This strategic white paper offers a legal deep-dive into Iraq's income tax framework, comparing […]
From Almas Group Logistics: New Customs Regulations Take Effect at Umm Qasr Port: What Iraqi Importers Need to Know Iraqi Customs implements item-based duty calculations under Council of Ministers Decision No. 957/2025 applying customs duties based on individual item classification and value. Significant changes to customs clearance procedures are now in effect at Umm Qasr […]
By John Lee. GroFin Mauritius has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Date Palm Value Chain Financing and Enhanced Services for Building Resilient Businesses in the Southern Governorates of Iraq," - reference 10496036/UNDP-IRQ-02002. Contract value is stated as $80,200. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Sama Karbala poultry project represents a key pillar in strengthening Iraq's national food security and reducing reliance on imports, according to the head of the National Investment Commission (NIC). During a field visit to Karbala on Sunday, NIC Chairman Professor Haider Mohammed Makkiyah toured the poultry complex, one of the country's largest strategic […]
