Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq Industry & Trade News, with information on developments and opportunities.
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. U.S. Sanctions on Iran Derail Crucial Iraq-Turkmenistan Gas Deal The U.S. opposes the Turkmenistan-Iraq gas deal as it routes gas via Iran, allowing Tehran to keep a share as a transit fee and profit […]
By Mohammed Hussein, 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. Kurdistan Region Electricity Reform and the "Runaki" Project The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) has struggled […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday to follow up on the implementation of the government's "Riyada" initiative and the disbursement of youth loans for qualified applicants. Al-Sudani highlighted the initiative's positive reception among young people, describing it as a foundation for a new labour market reality, encouraging private […]
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, 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. Iraq's Power Conundrum This paper aims to unpack Iraq's power conundrum first by reviewing the deficiencies […]
By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) in Iraq has published its Annual Results Report 2024. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, composed of 23 UN agencies, funds and specialized programmes, is dedicated to supporting Iraq's journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by the principle of leaving no one behind, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani has held talks in Baghdad with Syrian Minister of Energy Mohammad Bashir, focusing on cooperation in oil, gas, and energy. Discussions covered Iraq's plans to diversify crude oil export routes amid rising production, including rehabilitating or replacing the Iraq-Syria export pipeline, which was active in […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has chaired the periodic meeting of the Supreme Council of Youth, coinciding with World Youth Day and the second anniversary of the Council's establishment. The meeting was attended by several ministers and senior advisers. The Council approved reallocating IQD 75 billion [$57 million] recovered from Agricultural Initiative […]
By John Lee. Egypt's Edita Food Industries has established of a UAE-based holding company, Edita Investments Holding LTD, which has invested IQD 960.7 million [USD 730,000] in Ahramat Al-Nile for General Trading and Food Industries Limited -- formerly Tuma Jebur Abbas (TJA) -- in Iraq, via a capital increase. Operations in Iraq are expected to begin […]
By John Lee. Jameel Motors has signed an agreement with China's Chery Group to distribute the OMODA & JAECOO vehicle brand in Iraq, marking a first market entry for both companies. According to a press release, the distribution rights were secured through a competitive process involving local and international firms. It adds that Iraq's automotive […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has inaugurated five major food industry projects worth $2 billion [IQD 2.6 trillion] in Karbala, operated by Etihad Food Industries. The initiatives focus on meat production, dairy, and fish farming. Al-Sudani praised Etihad as a key private sector partner supporting local market needs and highlighted the importance […]
By John Lee. Italian kitchen company Cesar has opened a new showroom in Baghdad. The new facility is run by Hamandi Interiors, founded in 1987 by Ali Hamandi, and now managed by his sons, Hussein and Ahmed. (Source: Cesar)
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning held a workshop on August 7, 2025, to review and discuss the final draft of the National Policy for the Development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This policy is set to be adopted as a key national document supporting this vital sector, with ongoing technical […]
