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By John Lee. Eight insurance companies have been approved for listing, deposit, and trading on Iraq's over-the-counter (OTC) platform. According to the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC), the decision was taken at the commission's seventh session on 18th August 2026. The companies admitted to the OTC platform are: Al-Dhaminoun Insurance Company Al-Sadiq Insurance Company Al-Murtakaz Insurance […]
By Nadim Kawach, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Deficit May Prompt Return to International Debt Market Iraq is considering a return to the international debt market to cope with a budget deficit swollen […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has warned citizens and investors against dealing with unlicensed companies and entities that promote investment services or opportunities without regulatory approval. According to the ISC, some entities use trade names, websites, or social media pages to present themselves as authorised financial or investment institutions, and offer promises […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Finance has held talks with a delegation from the Chinese-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on financing infrastructure projects and supporting development priorities in Iraq. The delegation was led by Konstantin Limitovsky. According to the Ministry of Finance, discussions covered the bank's activities in financing transport, energy, water, and […]
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. Oil Exports Recover to 60% of Pre-war Levels The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), ended August down 2.4%, […]
By John Lee. DNO ASA confirmed on Friday morning it does not intend to make an offer to acquire Genel Energy plc, following the Genel board's refusal to engage with its proposal. Genel shares fell more than 10% on the news. DNO had proposed 69 pence per share in cash, with a cash-and-share alternative. The […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 3rd September, 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,736.5 -1.29% 7.03% USD-RSISX 2,690.7 -1.29% 7.03% […]
By John Lee. Plans for Al-Tayeb Economic City in Maysan province have moved forward following a meeting to assess water infrastructure requirements for the site. The meeting was chaired by the head of the National Investment Commission (NIC), Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri and focused on the technical and economic feasibility of water harvesting projects at […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Housing Boom is Leaving its Aspirational Class Behind In Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, a young professional said she considers herself fortunate by earning some two million IQD (1,500 USD) a […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 27th August 2026). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,772.2 0.06% 8.43% USD-RSISX 2,725.9 0.06% 8.43% […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 20th August 2026). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,770.5 -1.01% 8.36% USD-RSISX 2,724.2 -1.01% 8.36% […]
By John Lee. Priorities for a new World Bank loan to Iraq's electricity sector were discussed at a meeting between Electricity Minister Ali Saad Wahib and Emmanuel Salinas Munoz, the World Bank's country director for Iraq, on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Electricity, the meeting also reviewed progress on projects under the current World […]
