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By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "A Ho-hum Month, Ahead of Elections" The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was up 0.6% for the month, […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 30th Oct 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 2,382.9 2.5% 5.9% RSISX USD […]
By John Lee. UAE-based Damac has launched "Damac Hills Baghdad", which it describes as a landmark luxury development set to redefine the real estate landscape of Baghdad. At its launch event, the company expressed its commitment to delivering exceptional real estate projects and setting new standards of excellence in Baghdad's property sector. (Source: Damac)
By John Lee. The Directorate of Industrial Development under Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has announced the issuance of 180 preliminary licences for new industrial projects during September, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the private sector and boost industrial activity across the provinces. Director General Dr. Ali Ibrahim Jinaan stated that […]
By John Lee. The inauguration of the Iraq-Italy Business Council (IIBC) this week marked a major milestone in strengthening economic relations between Iraq and Italy. The ceremony included the ribbon-cutting of the new IIBC headquarters in Baghdad. A launch event at Babylon Rotana brought together senior officials, business leaders, and diplomatic representatives from both countries. […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "I Want to Make Iraq Great Again": Trump's New Slogan for Iraq and What It Means Savaya's "Make Iraq Great Again" echoes Trump's signature slogan, signaling a bold U.S. push to reshape Iraq's political […]
By John Lee. On Thursday, 23 October 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis officially inaugurated the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad, marking the reopening of Switzerland's diplomatic mission after a three-decade hiatus. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 23rd Oct 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 2,325.2 -1.1% 3.4% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. The Iraq National Housing Policy 2025-2030 sets out plans to strengthen private sector participation in housing finance through Policy 3.4, which focuses on providing facilities for government-subsidised housing loans to enable private lending. The sub-pillar, titled "Increase the Ability of Private Banks to Provide Affordable Loans," addresses the limited role of Iraq's […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has approved the membership requirements for Iraqi brokerage firms to trade through the "Tabadul" platform on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), as well as for foreign brokerage firms to trade via the platform on the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX). The move forms part of the strategic […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has announced that 4th March will officially be recognised as National Entrepreneurship Day in Iraq. The declaration was made during the opening of the second "Riyada" (Entrepreneurship) Conference and Exhibition in Baghdad on Saturday. Al-Sudani praised the "Riyada" initiative as a key element of his government's economic […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of major initiatives to expand investment and development opportunities in Iraq's maritime transport sector. The plan aims to enhance marine services and strengthen cooperation with leading international companies specialising in joint operations, shipbuilding, and the establishment of new shipping routes. According to the ministry's […]
