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New Report: Water Scarcity in Iraq

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 […]

Double Taxation in Iraq - A Comparative White Paper

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 […]

New Customs Rules in Force at Umm Qasr Port

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 […]

Sama Karbala Poultry Project: "Strategic Food Security Asset"

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 […]

New Chlorine and Caustic Soda Plant for Basra

By John Lee. Iraq's State Company for Petrochemical Industries, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced the signing of a national partnership with Noor al-Hilal to establish a new plant for the production of chlorine and caustic soda in Basra. The company's Director General, Engineer Mazen Abdul Razzaq, said the project will […]

Uzbek Businesses Urged to Enter Iraqi Market

By John Lee. The Chairman of the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Davron Vakhabov, has highlighted growing commercial opportunities in Iraq and Syria following recent meetings in both countries. He said the Iraqi market, with a population of around 46 million, and Syria, with nearly 25 million people, are opening rapidly, with strong demand […]

AHK World Business Outlook - Fall 2025 | Iraq

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. AHK World Business Outlook - Fall 2025 | Iraq The Fall 2025 edition of the AHK World Business Outlook reveals continued confidence among […]

Iraq Imposes Additional Duty on Imported Oxygen

By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved measures to support the development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry and protect local production. The decision includes merging the existing Pharmaceutical Council, established under Cabinet Decision No. 23151 of 2023, with the Higher Committee for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry. The merged body will include […]

8 Things the IMF Said About Iraq and the Dinar in 2025

8 things the IMF said about Iraq and the dinar in 2025 1. March 12: IMF Discusses Strengthening Iraqi Dinar Iraq's delegation concluded its meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Amman (February 24-26), with participants including Minister of Finance Taif Sami and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI). Discussions included […]