By Olivia Bridge. Iraq's global perception might not be optimistic, but the country is proving itself as an incubator for startups and small businesses. Why startups and businesses are thriving in Iraq To the uninformed, the idea of Iraq being capable of nurturing online businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs might seem far-fetched. Disinformation and rumours haven't […]
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Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.
Market Review: The Economy Continues to Hum Along
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. June's heat wave continued into July with temperatures this year continuing to exceed recent averages (chart below), which combined with the onset of summer holidays, led to […]
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KRG Bureaucracy Delays DNO Investment
DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has reported operating profit of USD 61 million in the quarter ending 30 June 2021, its second consecutive profitable quarter since the onset of the COVID pandemic. Revenues totaled USD 184 million, up USD 14 million from the previous quarter, as higher oil and gas prices more […]
World Bank President discusses Iraqi Projects
By John Lee. World Bank Group President David Malpass met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi during his visit to the United States this week. During the meeting, they discussed the cooperation in financing infrastructure projects in the fields of water, airports, natural gas and energy projects, especially solar. President Malpass affirmed to Prime Minister […]
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"Cautious Steps" toward Privatizing Iraq's Electricity Sector
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq takes cautious steps toward privatizing electricity sector With the increasing power cuts in Iraq, calls are mounting to expand privatization as a permanent solution. Click here to […]
Iraq, Saudi discuss Cooperation in Economy and Investment
By John Lee. On Monday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi received the Saudi Minister of Commerce, Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed the development of bilateral relations between Baghdad and Riyadh, and ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of economy and investment, and to work to enhance […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 15th July 2021). ISX will be closed starting from Jul. 18 to Jul. 22 due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Adha. The next trading session will be held on Jul. 25. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and […]
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Oxfam Supports New Agribusinesses in Iraq
By Editor on 13th July 2021 in Agriculture, Investment, Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News
From Oxfam's Iraq Response Innovation Lab: Iraq Response Innovation Lab recently supported 5 innovative projects in the agricultural sector to launch. These 5 projects were all incubated for 10 months and received trainings on Business Models, Business Plans, Budgeting alongside technical training. The incubation started with 60 applications received online. The first phase of the […]
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Market Review: "The Opportunity in Under-valued Shares"
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, CIO of Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. June saw the publication of Undervalued-Shares.com's third instalment piece on investments in frontier markets focusing on the compelling investment potential of Iraq's equity market - […]
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Iraq Invests in Clean Energy
By Salam Zidane for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq invests in clean energy Iraq is investing in clean energy to produce electricity, especially solar energy, which is almost available throughout the year in various regions of the […]
Moody's affirms Iraq Credit Ratings
By John Lee. Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the Iraqi Government's long-term issuer and foreign currency senior unsecured ratings at Caa1, and maintained the stable outlook. It notes Iraq's exceptionally high reliance on oil, and "very weak institutions and governance", while adding that ongoing discussions with the IMF indicate a possibility of a supported adjustment […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 8th July 2021). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD925 (-1.5%) / $812 (-1.5%) (weekly change) (+27.6% and +22.4% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]