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Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.

Economic Consequences post Mosul

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. While Iraq’s war against terror is far from over, the conclusion of the Mosul offensive should mark the high point in the cost of […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 13th July 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD782 (-2.8%) / $802 (-2.8%) (weekly change) (-18.5% and -15.3% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]

Experts discuss Future of Iraq’s Economy at IBBC Retreat

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) held its annual weekend retreat on 7-9 July at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Park, a venue dedicated to the advancement of international societal issues through constructive dialogue. Around 60 IBBC Members and guest speakers attended this unique event to discuss pressing issues on the future of Iraq’s economy, prospects and […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 6th July 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD805 (-0.9%) / $826 (-1.6%) (weekly change) (-16.2% and -12.8% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]

New Guide to Doing Business in Iraq

Deloitte Middle East (DME) has launched a guide to doing businesss in Iraq. The “Doing business guide -  Understanding Iraq’s tax position” addresses the key tax considerations for doing business in Iraq, alongside key economic, industry and market drivers which impact starting up a business there. The complexity of tax compliance in Iraq has grown […]

IBN Welcomes New Expert Blogger

By Padraig O'Hannelly. Following the success of his first article on the Iraqi Stock Market, we are delighted to announce that Ahmed Tabaqchali (pictured) has joined the Iraq Business News Expert Blogger panel. Ahmed is the Chief Investment Officer of Asia Frontier Capital's Iraq Fund, and is an experienced capital markets professional with over 25 […]

Getting in Early is Key to Success in Iraq, Conference told

More than 300 delegates attended a major Iraqi business event in London on Monday and Tuesday. The Iraq Conference for Trade and Investment (ICTI) was intended to highlight Iraq’s openness for business as it rebuilds its infrastructure and institutions, and it facilitated face-to-face discussions with key decision makers, Iraqi and British ministers, and business people and […]

Iraq Britain Business Council welcomes 7 New Members

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced that several new companies have joined the Iraq Britain Business Council in 2017, each of which are underpinned by strong reputations for innovation, reliability and a commitment to investing in Iraq. Al Ratba’a Contracting Company, Al-Burhan Group, Iraq Star Group, Serco, Shamara Holding, Cresent and Rolls Royce […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Note: ISX will be closed starting from June 25, 2017 to June 29, 2017 due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Fitr. The next session will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 22nd June 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Note: ISX will be closed starting from June 25, 2017 to June 29, 2017 due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Fitr. The next session will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 15th June 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed […]