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Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 14th March 2024). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change       RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 1,654.0 -3.8% 6.4% RSISX USD Index 1,626.4 […]

Iraqi PM meets Egyptian Business Delegation

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received a delegation comprising businessmen, economists, and representatives from various sectors of the Egyptian private sector on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed the government's keenness to strengthen cooperation between Egyptian companies and various investment and industrial sectors in Iraq. He emphasized enhancing partnerships and […]

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Iraqi Militia Subsidiary signs MoU with Chinese Firm

By John Lee. A subsidiary of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), described as "The General Engineering Company", signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday (Thursday) with the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC). According to a press release from the PMF, the memorandum covers cooperation in various fields including construction engineering, trade, services, and energy projects, […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 7th March 2024). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change       RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 1,719.3 2.4% 10.6% RSISX USD Index 1,690.5 […]

Iraq Receives 17 Proposals for Waste-to-Energy Project

By John Lee. The Iraqi National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced that it has received 17 proposals from foreign, Arab, and local companies for a waste management and electricity generation project (waste-to-energy) in Baghdad. This announcement followed a meeting of the commission tasked with assessing the proposals. Dr. Mona Al-Jabri, the commission's renewable energy consultant, […]

Iraqi Investment Chief meets with Qatari Real Estate Company

By John Lee. Dr. Haider Muhammad Makkiya, head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), has held a meeting with the regional director of Qatari real estate firm Ariane, Ahmed Magdy Al-Kararty. Dr. Makkiya emphasized Iraq's commitment to fostering an attractive investment environment, highlighting strategic projects as crucial for revenue maximization and the enhancement of service […]

Tabaqchali: Markets Continue to Look Through Tensions

By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Markets Continue to Look Through Tensions The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U. S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was down 0.6% for the month, […]

Iraqi PM meets Turkish Company Delegation

By John Lee. On Thursday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received a delegation from the Turkish company Limak, specializing in transportation and construction projects, led by the company's founder, Mr. Nahad Ouzdemir. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the investment and developmental opportunities for the company to contribute to Iraq, particularly in infrastructure, transportation […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 29th February 2024). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change       RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 1,679.8 0.7% 8.1% RSISX USD Index 1,651.7 […]

IMF commends Iraqi Govt's measures to Stimulate Investment

By John Lee. An Iraqi delegation, led by Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed, held discussions with IMF experts during the fourth Article IV consultations, held in Amman, Jordan, from February 27 to 29. Discussions centered on Iraq's reform program, focusing on fiscal and banking policies, digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, public debt issues, and measures to […]