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From United Nations Iraq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Building Entrepreneurial Skills to Support MSMEs and Job Creation in Iraq The International Labour Organization (ILO) is strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq by providing training to support micro, small, and medium-sized […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani concluded his visit to Al-Muthanna Governorate, during which he launched and inaugurated several key projects across energy, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and industry. Key Announcements: Energy Sector: Launched construction of the Samawa Gas Power Plant (250 MW) as an investment project. Approved the establishment of a new […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) hosted a high-level delegation from China's Shanghai Environment Company [Shanghai SUS Environment] to discuss investment contract requirements for Iraq's first waste-to-energy power plant. The company, which holds the investment license for the project, aims to develop a high-efficiency incineration plant that will generate up to 100 MW […]
By John Lee. The United States and Iraq have agreed on the need for Iraq to become energy independent, and to quickly reopen the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline (ITP), which can transport oil from Northern Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. In an announcement following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's call with […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the authorization of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, who also serves as Chairman of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, to negotiate and sign a cooperation agreement with China on the peaceful applications of nuclear energy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq's ministers attend IBBC's largest Baghdad conference 2025 The IBBC held its Bagdad conference dedicated to 'Delivering Innovation' at the behest of the Prime Minister Mr Al Sudani. It has been 6 years since IBBC members last held a conference of this magnitude in Iraq with key Government […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the conversion of the Qayyarah [Qayara] Gas Power Plant from simple-cycle to combined-cycle operation. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the State Company for Northern Electricity Production has been authorised to award the contract to 'ARGAN INT', following the completion of procedural requirements. […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Iraq is moving forward to legislate a trade union law in accordance with international labour standards With the participation of a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO), and as a significant step towards aligning Iraq's Trade unions law with international labour standards, the Labour and Civil Society Institutions […]
By John Lee. Mindware, a value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with VMware, a Broadcom company, to enhance digital transformation across Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan. As part of this collaboration, Mindware will become an authorized distributor of VMware's comprehensive portfolio, including cutting-edge solutions in App Platform, Cloud […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has authorised the Ministry of Electricity to award and sign an EPC contract for the Dora [Doura] Thermal Power Plant project in Baghdad, valued at $480 million (excluding supervision and monitoring costs). As part of the agreement, the contractor will waive its claim to a sovereign payment […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the Taawon Hypermarket shopping center in Al-Bayaa, Baghdad, on Wednesday, offering food and goods at subsidised prices. Through a televised conference, he also launched five additional shopping centers in Al-Hurriya, Al-Salihiya, Al-Shaab, Palestine Street, and Jamila, alongside construction work for 23 similar projects in Baghdad and […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Wednesday to follow up on the outcomes of his recent official visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting assessed the progress of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the visit and discussed mechanisms for their implementation. Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of activating […]
