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

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 25th Sept 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 2,370.7 0.1% 5.4% RSISX USD Index […]

Iraq Launches "Vision 2050" Strategy for Sustainable Development

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani on Saturday launched "Iraq Vision 2050: Towards Development and the Future" at a ceremony attended by government leaders, private sector representatives, diplomats, academics, and media professionals. The official government press release did not make the plan available to the public. Al-Sudani praised the work of the National […]

Iraq, Saudi Arabia Discuss Investment Opportunities

By John Lee. National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya met on Wednesday with Saudi investor Mohammed Al-Khraif and his accompanying delegation to discuss ways of enhancing investment cooperation between Iraq and Saudi Arabia across multiple economic and industrial sectors. Dr. Makiya reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing a safe and attractive environment […]

"Tired of Dinars", Iraq flocks to Dogecoin

By Anand Sinha and Mehab Qureshi for The Street. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sanctioned Iraq flocks to Dogecoin Iraq, the Middle Eastern country where crypto remains banned, topped the list of countries that are looking up [Dogecoin] on Google. […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 18th Sept 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 2,368.4 1.9% 5.3% RSISX USD Index […]

Iraq's $-Multi-Billion Climate Investment Plan

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has held a workshop to discuss the first phase of Iraq's National Climate Investment Plan (CIP) for 2025-2030, which was launched in July. The meeting in Baghdad was attended by international organisations, diplomatic missions, the Ministry of Environment, […]

Hiwa Rauf, IFC sign Financing Deal for Major Real Estate Project

By John Lee. Hiwa Rauf for Investment & Development (HRID) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed a financing partnership mandate for Downtown Slemani, Iraq's first certified sustainable mixed-use real estate development. The agreement was announced during IFC Partnerships Day in Iraq, held under the patronage of […]

What the Future Holds for Dinar Investors

From XTransfer. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. IQD Myths and Realities What the Future Holds for Dinar Investors Many investors think the dinar is a way to get rich fast. But some people worry they might lose money. The iraqi currency […]

EBRD appoints Catarina Bjorlin Hansen as first Head of Iraq

From the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD): The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is welcoming Iraq as a country of operation. In parallel, Catarina Bjorlin Hansen has been appointed as the Bank's first Head of Iraq. Ms Bjorlin Hansen will be responsible for EBRD investments and operations in the country and report […]

IFC in Iraq announces $1bn in New Investments

IFC Marks 20 Years of Partnerships for Impact in Iraq, Announces $1bn in New Investments The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, held an IFC Partnerships Day in Baghdad on Saturday, under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, to mark two decades of […]

IBBC hosts Governor of Nineveh and leading commentators at Cumberland Lodge

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC hosts Governor of Ninevah and leading commentators at Cumberland Lodge IBBCs annual member retreat at Cumberland Lodge, saw a full house of members and international commentators on Iraq, discuss Middle East geopolitics, Iraq's internal dynamics and an illuminating talk from the Governor of Ninevah province under Chatham […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 11th September 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 2,325.1 -0.2% 3.4% RSISX USD Index […]