Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri, held a series of investment meetings in Doha on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026, engaging with the Qatar Investment Authority and leading Qatari private-sector firms. According to the National Investment Commission, al-Yasiri met with a high-level delegation […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional a decree issued by the dissolved Revolutionary Command Council that had blocked foreign nationals from owning assets or investing in companies inside Iraq. The court, sitting under the presidency of Judge Munther Ibrahim Hussein with all member judges present, found that Revolutionary Command Council Decision […]
By John Lee. Talks on expanding investment between Iraq and Qatar took place at a meeting between National Investment Commission (NIC) chairman Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri and Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association, held in the presence of Minister of Trade Mustafa Nizar Jumaa and a number of Qatari […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met a group of Iraqi business leaders and investors in Amman, Jordan, to outline government policies aimed at improving the investment climate and attracting domestic and foreign capital. According to the Prime Minister's Office, al-Zaidi highlighted measures including customs exemptions for development projects, streamlined procedures, and protections for […]
Iraq-US Business Council Launched in Baghdad Iraq-US Business Council Opens to Boost Investment Ties New Iraq-US Business Council Targets American Investment By John Lee. An Iraqi-American Business Council [U.S.-Iraq Business Council (USIBC)] has been launched in Baghdad, aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries and attracting American investment across key sectors. The opening […]
By John Lee. Iraq and Jordan have signed nine memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and executive programmes covering a range of sectors. The signing ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and his Jordanian counterpart. The agreements cover: Competition policy and anti-monopoly cooperation Environmental protection Higher education and scientific research (2026-2031) Consumer protection Documents […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 22nd October 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 2,510.6 -2.87% -1.80% USD-RSISX 2,143.8 -2.87% -14.72% […]
By John Lee. Russia has appointed Timur Pechatkin as its new Ambassador to Iraq. According to Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a copy of Pechatkin's credentials at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday. Hussein welcomed the new ambassador and highlighted the bilateral ties between the two countries. The meeting […]
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. Iraqi Dinar's Devaluation: Context and Near-term Outlook On October 7th, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) devalued the Iraqi dinar (IQD) by 13.3% against the U.S. dollar […]
By John Lee. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) and ShaMaran Petroleum have agreed to merge in a transaction valuing ShaMaran's entire issued share capital at approximately $601 million. The deal will create a combined company with a pro-forma market capitalisation of more than $1 billion, focused on oil production in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and […]
By John Lee. Rafidain Bank has been directed to launch employee loans, streamline application procedures, and expand financing for the private sector. Finance Minister Faleh Sari issued the instructions during a visit to the bank on Monday, where he chaired a meeting with Director General Dr. Ali Karim and senior officials. During the visit, Sari […]
By John Lee. Dr Mazen Sabah Ahmed has taken over as chairman of the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC), replacing Faisal Al-Haimas following a formal handover ceremony. Al-Haimas congratulated his successor and commended his banking experience and professional qualifications. (Source: Iraq Securities Commission)
