Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.
By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) in Iraq has published its Annual Results Report 2024. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, composed of 23 UN agencies, funds and specialized programmes, is dedicated to supporting Iraq's journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by the principle of leaving no one behind, […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 14th Aug 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 2,301.0 -2.3% 2.3% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. Karmal Brokerage has secured approval from the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) to launch a comprehensive digital transformation project in preparation for operations on the "Tabadul" electronic trading platform. According to a press release, the initiative, the first of its kind in Iraq's financial market, supports the government's vision to enhance transparency and […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 7th Aug 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 2,354.7 4.4% 4.7% RSISX USD Index […]
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 tour of Baghdad, Babylon, and Ctesiphon" The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was up 1.3% for the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved amendments to its earlier decision (No. 229 of 2025) concerning the Iraq-China Framework Agreement. The revisions allow for the reallocation of project funding under the investment account of the agreement, based on proposals prepared by the Diwani Order Committee No. 23995 and in line with the Federal […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a series of incentives for the developers of Basra/1 and Basra/2 residential projects. For Basra/1, the developer has been exempted from the standard 10 percent deduction representing the landowner's share. The company is also authorised to sell units at open market prices. Additionally, it is permitted to […]
By John Lee. The City of Gold project in Baghdad, recently approved by Iraq's Minister of Trade and endorsed by the Ministerial Council for the Economy, has been hailed by the Trade and Economic Research Centre (TREC) as a transformational initiative that could significantly reshape the country's economic landscape. Dr. Mudhhir Mohammed Saleh, Financial Advisor […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Study Visit for Knowledge Exchange on Public Works Programmes and Labour-Intensive Investment Approaches in Iraq As part of its ongoing efforts to promote decent employment and support sustainable local development, the International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a study visit to Erbil and Duhok governorates from 19 to 23 July […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 31st July 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 2,255.1 -4.3% 0.2% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission of Iraq has announced the start of the third round of discussions on the draft Agreement for the Encouragement and Protection of Investments between Iraq and the Czech Republic. The meetings, held in Prague on 22-23 July, follow the recent visit by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani to […]
By John Lee. The Ministerial Council for the Economy has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Trade to establish a "Global Gold City" in Baghdad - a strategic initiative aimed at localising the gold and jewellery industry in Iraq and strengthening domestic production. Trade Minister Dr. Athir Daoud Al-Ghurairi described the project as a […]
