Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.
By John Lee. The Governor of Nineveh, Abdul Qader al-Dakhil, has received Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan, Chairman of the Saudi Contractors Authority, along with a delegation of Saudi businessmen. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in areas of mutual interest. Governor al-Dakhil described the visit as a significant step towards […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will Iraq recover billions in 'vanished assets' abroad? The Iraqi parliament's foreign relations committee in June launched an ambitious initiative to reclaim billions of dollars in state assets believed to be scattered across […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on implementing Cabinet Decision No. 320 of 2022, which allows the conversion of state-owned agricultural land into residential plots. The meeting included advisors and officials from Baghdad Municipality and state property departments, and focused on streamlining procedures for issuing […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 24th 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 2,357.6 1.9% 4.8% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. Netaj, an Iraqi platform for innovation and entrepreneurial support, has announced a series of strategic partnerships, "aimed at enabling thousands of Iraqi youth to enter the e-commerce space with the tools and support they need to succeed." Among the most notable collaborations is one with Haeiz, which it describes as a leading […]
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Trump's Policies and Cryptocurrency: Will Bitcoin's Success Translate to the Iraqi Dinar? The relationship between political leadership and financial markets has rarely been as pronounced as it is today with cryptocurrency. Since Donald […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 17th 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 2,314.1 0.9% 2.9% RSISX USD Index […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 10th 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 2,292.8 2.2% 1.9% 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. "Ten-year Anniversary & a First Visit to Iraq" The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was down 4.8% for […]
From IDG Security: How Do Local Regulations Affect Foreign and Local Businesses Differently in Iraq? Iraq presents a unique and complex environment for businesses, with its blend of immense economic opportunities and intricate regulatory challenges. For foreign investors, understanding how local regulations impact both foreign and local businesses is crucial to navigating this dynamic market. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced details of its project to develop Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) through a public-private partnership (PPP), in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. In response to fiscal pressures and the government's strategy to diversify funding sources, Iraq signed a […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced two 15-year investment opportunities for the management and maintenance of Bismayah Residential City, under the provisions of Investment Law No. 13 of 2006 (as amended). Each opportunity covers one of the city's residential blocks, with companies permitted to apply for one or both. The selected […]
