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Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 22nd May 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 2,267.2 -0.1% 0.8% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq has reaffirmed the Bank's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions, during his participation in Iraq's first Conference on Carbon Economics. Speaking at the event, Al-Allaq highlighted Iraq's pressing environmental challenges, stating that the country has a unique opportunity to restore […]
By John Lee. National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman Haider Makiya [Makiyya] has announced that Iraq attracted more than $64 billion in foreign investment over the past two years, underscoring growing global confidence in the country's economic trajectory. Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Makiya credited the surge to effective investment planning completed in […]
By John Lee. At the Cannes Film Festival 2025, the Baghdad Film Institute (BFI) announced a strategic partnership with 1001 Media, Iraq's leading digital streaming platform. This collaboration aims to foster the growth of the film industry, build an integrated production system, enhance regional and international networking among filmmakers, and expand the reach of Iraqi […]
By John Lee. A series of important initiatives have been announced at the 34th Session of the Arab Summit, and the 5th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit, held in Baghdad on Saturday: Arab Food Security Initiative for Grains The Baghdad Initiative to Enhance Arab Cooperation on Environmental and Climate Challenges Arab Initiative to Provide […]
By John Lee. Iraq's state-owned Al-Rafidain Bank has announced the launch of the second phase of its "Riyada" initiative [Iraqi Riyada Network for Access Development and Advancement, IRADA Network], following the success of the first phase, which it says funded over 8,000 productive projects with a total of more than 107 billion IQD [$82 million]. The […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Prof. Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, met with Jordan's Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Eng. Yarub Qudah, to discuss enhancing industrial cooperation. The meeting focused on opportunities for industrial integration and the development of joint projects, highlighting the strong brotherly relations between the two countries. Both […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 15th May 2025. Note: ISX is closed on May 15 and May 18, 2025 due to the Arab Summit. The next trading session will be held on May 19, 2025 (Monday). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced that over 130 fully approved investment opportunities will be presented at the Iraq Investment Forum, set to take place in mid-June in Baghdad. NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makia [Makiyya] described the forum as a strategic platform for economic transformation, aimed at attracting international investors […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has ordered a consultative meeting to be held between the Ministry of Electricity and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers regarding the Al-Khairat Thermal Power Plant. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the focus of the meeting is on resolving financing issues related […]
By John Lee. Iraq has assumed the presidency of the Economic and Social Council at the ministerial-level meeting in Baghdad, part of the preparations for the Fifth Arab Economic and Social Development Summit. The outgoing president, Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Amir Bisat, expressed confidence in Iraq's leadership. Taking over the presidency, Iraq's Minister […]
By John Lee. A delegation of 46 Iraqi entrepreneurs and business leaders are participating in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, taking place in the US from May 11th to 14th. The event, which brings together investors, companies, and industry experts, provides a platform to explore investment opportunities in the United States. The Iraqi delegation aims to […]
