Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq Industry & Trade News, with information on developments and opportunities.
From International Crisis Group. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions After years of fraught relations, Ankara and Baghdad are charting a course toward rapprochement. But much depends on how the two sides (and other parties) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a series of recommendations on tackling corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan. The recommendations are included in its report on the second phase of the Trial Monitoring Programme on grand corruption cases in the region. Expand Judicial Specialization: Replicate the Fourth Erbil Criminal Court model in […]
By John Lee. Egypt's Edita Food Industries will direct part of its planned EGP 4-billion ($84 million) investment budget for next year toward expanding production in Iraq. Chairman and Managing Director Hani Berzi told Asharq Business that Edita's programme in Iraq includes installing a new production line at a factory the company bought recently, with operations scheduled […]
By John Lee. SpaceX (Starlink) has held talks in Baghdad as Iraq moves into the final stages of issuing satellite-internet licences, including one for the US company. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received the delegation on Thursday, in the presence of US Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris. The meeting reviewed licensing procedures, potential cooperation in communications […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Corruption remains a persistent threat to public accountability and undermines trust in public institutions. While the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to promote integrity through policies, legislation, and institutional reforms, […]
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By John Lee. Iraq and Qatar have discussed steps to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, including advancing an investment protection and promotion agreement and expanding joint projects. The talks covered opportunities to diversify Iraq's import sources through Gulf states, improve logistics routes, and reduce transport costs by making greater use of advanced Qatari port services. […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has denied reports of any increase in electricity tariffs, describing circulating claims as false and misleading. The ministry said the current tariff remains fully subsidised and unchanged, with the residential rate set at IQD 10 per kilowatt-hour (approximately USD 0.008). It added that the state continues to […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has held talks with the Iraq-Italy Business Council (IIBC) on expanding economic cooperation and encouraging greater Italian investment in the Iraqi market. Discussions focused on opportunities in industry, services and technology, as well as measures to improve the business environment and support small and medium-sized enterprises. The ministry […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Following the publication of two National Human Development Reports for Iraq in 2008 and 2014, it was anticipated that subsequent reports would be issued on a regular basis. This […]
By John Lee. A cross-border transport operation has highlighted Iraq's growing role as a key land bridge between the European Union and the Middle East, significantly reducing journey times using the TIR system. A TIR shipment carrying film and photography equipment travelled from Hungary to Jordan via Iraq in around six days, compared with approximately […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted a very informative Tech Forum as part of its conference in Basra last week. Titled "AI as an Engine for National Transformation in Iraq," and moderated by IBBC's Ashley Goodall, it featured contributions from: Phil McCauley, Saibre Capital: AI-aligned capital investment and large-scale urban and infrastructure programmes Dr. […]
