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By John Lee. International sports retailer GO Sport has announced its expansion into Iraq. Tom Foley, CEO of GO Sport, is quoted as saying: "We are thrilled to bring GO Sport's unique retail experience to Iraq ... This new expansion in Baghdad is just the beginning of our journey in Iraq, and we look forward […]
By John Lee. The Azerbaijan-Iraq Business Forum, held in Baku, focused on expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, and other sectors between the two countries. The event, organized by the Azerbaijan Export and İnvestment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO) and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, brought together over 100 business representatives from industries such as agriculture, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, met with a delegation from Apple Inc., alongside the head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC), Ali Al-Muayyed. The discussion centered on Iraq's ongoing digital transformation, led by Al-Sudani through the High Committee for Digital Transformation. The Prime Minister highlighted Iraq's evolution into a successful […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, announced the country's openness to partnerships for its flagship "Development Road" project, during a forum in Baghdad titled "Development Road - Opportunities and Growth." The forum was hosted by Enki Foundation for Studies and Research. The event brought together economists, investors, and business leaders to discuss […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, emphasized the importance of private sector partnerships to reduce reliance on imports and meet domestic industrial needs. On Thursday, Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of three industrial contracts with private companies to boost production in the fertilizer and chemical sectors: A 1 million ton/year urea fertilizer plant […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi President has said that, "Iraq stands at the threshold of a new phase of security, stability, and economic development." Addressing a delegation from the League of Arab States, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid said Iraq offers an enabling environment and conditions for investing in major strategic development projects. Full statement from […]
By John Lee. Qatar Chamber (QC) has hosted a meeting with a delegation from Invest Kurdistan. The meeting aimed to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Qatar and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Discussions included an introduction to the investment climates and opportunities available in both regions. Full statement from Qatar Chamber: Qatar Chamber hosted […]
By John Lee. On-demand food and Q-commerce app talabat has announced a new partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), becoming an Official Regional Partner of the AFC club competitions. Under the partnership, talabat will deliver prizes and other benefits for football fans in Iraq, the UAE, Qatar and Jordan. A spokesperson for talabat told […]
By Amr Al Housni for The New Region. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Heist of the Century prime suspects keep trial hanging for second time The main suspects in Iraq's Heist of the Century case failed to appear for their […]
By John Lee. Iraq and Iran have agreed to allocate 2,000 dunams [200 hectares; 500 acres] in Zurbatiyah for the creation of a new economic city. The announcement followed discussions today between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, which focused on the border industrial zones, which are being […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian, at the Governmental Palace in Baghdad. This meeting marked the beginning of President Pezeshkian's official visit to Baghdad, during which various topics of mutual interest were discussed, aiming to enhance cooperation and partnership […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has launched the construction of three projects related to additional combined-cycle units for electricity generation. South Baghdad Gas Fired Power Plant, with a design capacity of 125 MW. Implemented by China's Dongfang Electric; Mansuriyah Gas Fired Power Station in Diyala Province, with a design capacity of 362 […]
