Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.
By John Lee. The General Directorate for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals granted 1,867 licences under establishment for new industrial projects during 2025, according to an official statement. The Director General, Ali Ibrahim, said the licences covered a wide range of sectors, including food, chemical, metal, construction, textile and engineering industries, […]
By John Lee. National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman Haider Mohammed Makkiya met South Korean Ambassador to Iraq Lee Joon-il in Baghdad to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in investment, trade and economic relations. The talks reviewed investment opportunities across industry, housing, energy and infrastructure, as well as measures to improve the investment environment for South Korean […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reportedly set the interest rate for its solar energy financing initiative at no more than 2.5%, as part of efforts to encourage citizens and companies to invest in renewable energy. State-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) quotes Rafal Jameel, Director of Initiatives at the Central Bank, […]
From UNESCO. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. EU-Funded Agri-food business development programme highlights progress and pathways to private sector investment in Iraq Partners of the European Union-funded Agri-food Business Development Programme (AfBDP) convened in Baghdad at a high-level event organized by […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has launched a project to automate property sale and ownership transfer transactions at the General Directorate of Real Estate Registration within the Ministry of Justice. The system is intended to support administrative and financial reform, improve transparency, and protect citizens' property rights. Al-Sudani said the directorate is […]
By John Lee. State-owned Rafidain Bank has announced the launch of the 50th tranche of its Riyada wa Tamayuz (Entrepreneurship and Excellence) initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises. The tranche totals IQD 1 billion (approximately USD 0.77 million) and will benefit 82 recipients. According to a statement from the bank's media office, the funding is […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 29th January 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 2,534.5 0.2% -0.9% USD-RSISX 2,492.1 0.2% -0.9% […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has announced the launch of its strategy for 2026-2028, aimed at developing the Iraqi capital market, improving efficiency, and enhancing the investment environment in line with international standards. The strategy prioritises completion of the legislative and regulatory framework for the securities market, including follow-up on the enactment […]
By John Lee. Discussions have been held on economic reforms and support for development projects in Iraq. The meeting took place between Minister of Finance Taif Sami Mohammed and a delegation from the World Bank, focusing on cooperation to support the government's reform programme and expand major development projects nationwide. Key points discussed included: Improving […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 22nd January 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 2,528.5 -1.1% -1.1% USD-RSISX 2,486.3 -1.1% -1.1% […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has published its 2025 indicators for the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX), based on a comparative analysis with 2024, pointing to continued market development and a transition towards more sustainable growth. Listed Companies: Total listed and registered joint-stock companies: 112 Companies actively listed on trading platforms increased from […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has held a coordination meeting to review plans for tourism investment projects along the banks of the Tigris River. The meeting, chaired by the Commission's President, Haider Mohammed Makkiya, brought together members of a committee formed under a Diwani Order to oversee the development of tourism projects […]
