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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 […]
By John Lee. Two Iraqi brokerage firms have been registered as remote foreign brokers on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) said that Rabee Securities and Al-Karmel Brokerage have received final approvals to register and operate as foreign brokers on the exchange under the Tabadul platform. Both companies have also […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Development Fund has signed a memorandum of understanding with BPI France in Paris, aimed at supporting economic cooperation and financing strategic projects in Iraq. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Al-Najjar, Head of the Iraq Development Fund, and Isabelle Bébier, Director of European and International Affairs at BPI France. The […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Embassy in Paris has organised a seminar to introduce French companies to Iraq's investment law and investment environment, in cooperation with the Arab-French Chamber of Commerce. Held on January 15, 2026, the event brought together representatives of French companies and economic institutions. The seminar focused on outlining investment opportunities in […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 15th 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 2,556.8 -0.8% 0.0% USD-RSISX 2,514.0 -0.8% 0.0% […]
By John Lee. The Uzbekistan-Iraq Investment and Business Forum was held in Tashkent on January 14, 2026, bringing together the business communities of Uzbekistan and Iraq for the first large-scale platform of its kind. The forum was attended by more than 300 entrepreneurs and representatives of sectoral organisations from both countries. Participants included Iraq's Minister […]
From the German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Double Taxation in Iraq - A Comparative White Paper This strategic white paper offers a legal deep-dive into Iraq's income tax framework, comparing […]
