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From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq's minister for interior Mr Abdul Amir Al- Shammari meets IBBC members in UK Parliament An official visit to the UK by Iraq's Minster of Interior - Mr Abdul Amir Al-Shammari (General). The Minister had a range of meetings with UK Government. The IBBC President Baroness Nicholson joined […]
From Money Moves. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In this episode of Money Moves, Muhammed Mekki sits down with Mohammed Khudairi, an Iraqi-American entrepreneur and investor who's helping rebuild Iraq, one business at a time. Mohammed's family company, Khudairi Group, has […]
By Dr. Ali Abdul Rahim Al-Aboudi, College of Political Science, Al-Nahrain University, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. An Economic Perspective on the Feasibility of Supporting Iraqi Industrial Projects According to the Mechanisms and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Customs Authority has introduced new customs procedures aimed at enhancing trade efficiency, preventing smuggling, and supporting domestic industries. Key Objectives: Implementing modern electronic systems to reduce delays and streamline processes. Strengthening anti-smuggling measures to protect markets from substandard goods. Ensuring fair trade regulations and compliance among all importers. Encouraging local […]
By Dr. Muhammad Abdul Saleh, College of Business Economics at the University of Nahrain, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. E-commerce: Platforms, E-stores, and the Iraqi Economy Between Reality and Potential E-commerce in Iraq […]
By John Lee. The World Food Programme (WFP) in Iraq has published its Annual Report 2024, highlighting the following key messages: Through strategic partnerships with the Government, WFP introduced innovative nature-based solutions to support climate adaptation through mangrove restoration, community assets, and climate information systems to boost agricultural productivity while strengthening government capacity for emission […]
By John Lee. The London School of Economics (LSE)'s Middle East Centre has hosted a talk by Ahmed Tabaqchali, exploring the economic and financial interactions of the Iraqi economy with the outside world, particularly the use of the dollar in relation to Iran and the US. While the US' Iraq policy is still fluid, there […]
From Capacity Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's digital future: FastIraq CEO on why the country is rising as a key connectivity hub As the global demand for low-latency, high-capacity connectivity grows-driven by AI, cloud services, and real-time applications-networking strategies […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Defense Industries Commission (DIC) has announced plans to expand its domestic arms manufacturing capabilities in 2025, with a focus on mortars, field rocket launchers, and artillery systems. The Chairman of the DIC told state-run Iraqi News Agencey (INA) that the move is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadel, has addressed key energy issues in interviews with Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, outlining government efforts to secure power supply and mitigate potential summer shortages. Key points include: The halt of exemptions has affected 800 MW of electricity imports from Iran, impacting Diyala, Maysan, […]
By John Lee. Iraq-focussed startup incubator Five One Labs has issued its annual report for 2024. In Iraq, it implemented the first of five years of incubation and acceleration programming through our partnership with Orange Corners and began exploring new themes from digital skills building to climate change. Click here to download the report. (Source: […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, met with Japan's Ambassador to Iraq, Akira Endo, at the Ministry's headquarters on 25th March to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for a Japanese grant project provided by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed […]
