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By John Lee. Shams Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with GlobalTek to cooperate on solar energy and related technology projects in Iraq. The agreement covers collaboration on clean energy solutions, with a focus on solar power, and on providing technology and infrastructure services for the telecommunications and energy sectors. The Baghdad-based companies said […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Politicians hail Iraq-Turkey 'oil-for-water' accord as critics cry foul Touted as a breakthrough, Iraq and Turkey have signed a "historic" oil-for-water agreement. Officials say the deal will boost both countries' economies while easing […]
Iraq Strengthens Integrity and Environmental Justice: Anti-Corruption and Arbitration Initiative Enters New Phase With a 14-place leap in global Transparency Index, the country moves to tackle corruption linked to climate, environment, and natural resources In a move towards transforming how Iraq fights corruption and protects its natural resources, the Government of Iraq and the United […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Minerals met several international cement companies on the sidelines of the 28th International Cement and Building Materials Conference held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The meetings included discussions with representatives of Mokoto, Rivertech, and Sinoma to explore cooperation opportunities supporting the development […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Business France to enhance economic cooperation and expand investment opportunities between Iraq and France. The agreement was signed in the presence of Benoit Trivulce, CEO of Business France. The MoU aims to strengthen bilateral partnerships and support French companies […]
By John Lee. Iran risks losing market share in Iraq unless it modernises its commercial systems and improves data-driven planning, according to the Tehran Times. Yahya Al-e-Eshaq, head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, is quoted as saying that formal bilateral trade reached $12 billion last year, rising to nearly $15 billion when informal […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the 1,400 MW Yusifiya Thermal Power Plant. The plant, which had been stalled since 1990, is being completed to strengthen the national electricity network and support long-term demand. It is being built on a build-own-operate (BOO) model, with the involvement of Al-Rida […]
By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has received a delegation from the United States-Kurdistan Business Council (USKBC), led by its President, David Tafuri. At the start of the meeting, Tafuri congratulated the Prime Minister on the successful outcome of the Iraqi parliamentary elections and outlined the purpose of the delegation's visit. Prime Minister […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) held a series of meetings in Paris as part of the Iraqi-French Business Forum 2025, engaging with major French companies and institutions to strengthen economic and investment cooperation. The delegation visited the Innovation Hub of Schneider Electric to review technologies in energy management, digital systems, and smart […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Health, Dr Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, has held a series of meetings in Cairo aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation with Egypt in pharmaceuticals, regulation, and healthcare development. During a visit to Egypt's Drug Authority (EDA), the Minister was received by EDA Chairman Dr Ali Al-Ghamrawi. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration […]
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. UNDP and JICA renew Partnership Agreement under the Fiduciary Monitoring Agent (FMA) framework in Iraq The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) […]
From United Nations Iraq: Over sixty young innovators, including many talented young women, gathered at the American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB) for the Green Iraqi Innovators Conference and Competition. The event was co-organized by the UN Youth Advisory Council (UNYAC) and the Green Club at AUIB, in collaboration with the United Nations in […]
