Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced four new investment opportunities in Iraq: Rubber industries Factory machines Guard rails for highways Aluminum/Aluminium factory (Source: National Investment Commission) (Picture: Business opportunity word cloud, from ibreakstock/Shutterstock)
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced four new investment opportunities in Iraq: Manufacturing greasing and lubrication systems Expanding a filter factory Brick factory Cable factories in Ur State Company (Source: National Investment Commission)
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. The market consolidated its recent gains with both prices and turnover declining from those of the prior month. Average daily turnover declined by about 15% […]
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has arrived in Tokyo for discussions with major Japanese industry and government. He met the CEO of Sumitomo Corporation, Kuniharu Nakamura to discuss future projects in Iraq, including the establishment of factories for car manufacturing in Iraq and providing after-sales services. He also met Hiroyuki Ishige, Chairman and CEO of the […]
Iraq Britain Business Council joins British Chambers of Commerce in boost to UK – Iraq Trade IBBC is delighted to announce that we are officially an international affiliate to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The IBBC is now the official organisation to whom British companies and organisations will be referred by the BCC. This […]
By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Following Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's two visits to Saudi Arabia last year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit Iraq soon, according to Iraqi parliamentarian Saadoun al-Dulaimi. Although neither Riyadh […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has invited international companies to bid for three new oil refineries, to be build on BOOT or BOO bases: Kut, in Wasit governorate, with a capacity of 100,000 bpd; Hadeetha, in Anbar governorate, with a capacity of 70,000 bpd; Diwaniya governorate, with a capacity of 70,000 bpd. (Source: […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 15th Mar 2018). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD927 (-1.2%) / $878 (-1.2%) (weekly change) (+14.3% and +17.1% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced new investment opportunities: Rehabilitation of Al-Tariq pesticide plant. Al-Furat State Company for Chemical Industries and Pesticides Production of industrial and medical gasses. Al-Zawraa State Company. Rehabilitation of Steam Iron factory. Diala State Company for Electrical Industries. (Source: NIC)
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 8th Mar 2018). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD939 (-0.5%) / $990 (-0.7%) (weekly change) (+15.7% and +18.5% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
By Ahmed Tabaqchali (pictured), 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. The positive momentum which started during the second half of January continued unabated throughout February with both prices and turnover increasing meaningfully. The market, […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced five new investment opportunities in Iraq: Rehabilitation and Operation of Basrah Salt Plant Investment Opportunity in Rubber Industries Investment Opportunity in Cement Sector Rehabilitation of Aluminum Plant/ Ur State Company Rehabilitation and Modernization of Bentonite Activation Plant (Source: National Investment Commission)
