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Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 30th January 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 2,217.8 -1.0% -1.4% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. Iraq and Egypt have signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during the third session of the Iraq-Egypt Joint Higher Committee in Baghdad. The agreements cover a range of sectors, including: Transport - Land transport of passengers and […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has approved measures to develop and manage airports through public-private partnerships (PPP): The Ministry of Transportation is authorised to engage the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to develop investment proposals for the management, operation, and development of Basra, Mosul, Dhi Qar, […]
By John Lee. The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, participated in the Iraq Energy 2025 Conference in Baghdad, organised by the Iraq Development Platform. During a panel discussion, the Governor highlighted the CBI's adoption of non-traditional monetary policies aimed at economic stability. He emphasised the bank's role in financing […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Ousmane Dione, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss strengthening cooperation and advancing development projects in Iraq. The discussions emphasised initiatives to diversify Iraq's economy, reduce oil dependency, and create employment opportunities, with a focus on private sector […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Central Organisation for Standardisation and Quality Control (COSQC) has opened its fourth unit for testing and hallmarking precious metals and imported gold at Kirkuk International Airport. The ceremony, led by Dr. Fayadh Mohammed Abdul-Dulaimi, COSQC President, was attended by key officials, including airport customs and border management representatives. Dr. Abdul-Dulaimi highlighted […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Steve Lutes, Vice President of Middle East Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and President of the U.S.-Iraq Business Council, to discuss Iraq-U.S. commercial relations. The talks focused on preparations for a forum of U.S. company representatives in Iraq and the progress on implementing […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Abdullah Salem Al-Nuaimi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), to discuss enhancing cooperation and expanding private sector engagement to support economic growth. During the meeting, the Prime Minister oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) and […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met this week with Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Turki, Chairman of the Arab Monetary Fund, to discuss closer collaboration. Strategic Partnership and Support: Iraq is committed to supporting the Arab Monetary Fund's activities, emphasizing its role as a founding member and major contributor to the Fund. Development Goals: […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): How Iraq is delivering innovation through its leading businesses Iraq is stable, its economy is expanding and diversifying to meet the needs of the people. IBBC have been asked by the Iraq Prime Minster, Mr Al Sudani, to hold a Baghdad conference on Innovation. Following a successful visit […]
By John Lee. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has completed an assessment of Iraq's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, and this week published its report. The assessment is a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of Iraq's measures to protect the financial system from abuse and its level of compliance with the […]
dvertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 23rd January 2025). Note: ISX will be closed on Jan. 26, 2025 (Sunday) due to a religious holiday. The next trading session will be held on Jan. 27, 2025 (Monday). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their […]
