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By Valentina Pasquali, 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. Investors weigh Iraq Risk as US Troops Prepare to Leave Gulf companies are concerned about the impending US military withdrawal from Iraq and possible security repercussions, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister has used the UN General Assembly to call on international investors to engage with the country, citing its energy resources, strategic location, and ongoing economic reforms. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, addressing the General Debate of the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York, said Iraq aims to become […]
By John Lee. Four investment licences have been signed with private developers to provide 60,000 residential plots in Karbala, as part of a government initiative to deliver one million serviced residential plots across Iraq's provinces. According to the National Investment Commission (NIC), the licences were signed with Al-Amniyat for Investment and Real Estate Development, Al-Mawj, […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 24th 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 2,660.7 -0.88% 4.07% USD-RSISX 2,616.2 -0.88% 4.07% […]
By Yesar Al-Maleki, for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Oil Deals Reset US-Iraqi Relations? As Iraq and the United States enter a new phase in their relationship, oil is assuming a more central role. During Prime […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 17th 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 2,684.3 0.01% 4.99% USD-RSISX 10,791.5 6.72% 7.99% […]
By John Lee. A $25 million trade finance facility has been extended to Bank of Baghdad, one of Iraq's leading private-sector banks, under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP). According to the EBRD, the facility will support Bank of Baghdad in increasing its import and export transactions, expanding its […]
By John Lee. A series of investment proposals covering smart cities, digital infrastructure, healthcare and tourism were discussed at a meeting between Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) and members of the Iraqi-French Business Council, along with representatives of companies Abraj Al-Maamura, Sawa and Enkidu. The meeting was chaired by Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri, head of […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has attended a German-Iraqi business dialogue forum in Berlin, held under the theme "Economic Bridges for a Common Future", with the participation of German business leaders and representatives of major German companies. Al-Zaidi presented Iraq's investment map, covering sectors including energy, oil and petrochemical industries, phosphates, clean energy, […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. IBBC Trade Mission Concludes Extensive Programme of Meetings in Baghdad The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has concluded a trade mission to Baghdad, bringing a 30-strong delegation of IBBC […]
By John Lee. Six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Iraq and France at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday, covering defence, energy, aviation, and youth and innovation cooperation. The agreements were signed during a visit by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and were witnessed by French President Emmanuel Macron. According to the Prime […]
By John Lee. Patrick Pouyanné, chief executive of TotalEnergies, met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Paris on Monday to review the company's strategic projects in Iraq, with a particular focus on gas. According to the Prime Minister's media office, TotalEnergies has existing oil investments in Iraq of $12 billion and is planning to increase […]
