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By John Lee. Iraq's investment climate and the obstacles facing it were discussed at a meeting between President Nizar Aamidi and National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri at the Palace of Peace in Baghdad on Thursday. President Aamidi stressed the importance of simplifying procedures, providing guarantees for investors, and building a genuine […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 13th August 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,798.8 -0.70% 9.47% USD-RSISX 2,752.0 -0.70% 9.47% […]
By John Lee. Electronic applications for loans from the Iraqi Housing Fund are to open on 23 August for a four-day period, with each day allocated to a different group of governorates. Applications open at 10am on the day assigned to each governorate. According to the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Public Municipalities, the schedule […]
By Matt Smith, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Bank Reforms Could Open up Sector for Regional Investors Last month the Central Bank of Iraq said that seven previously restricted banks had been given […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has received a formal invitation from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Tokyo. The invitation was conveyed by Japan's Ambassador to Iraq, Akiro Endo, during a meeting at the Prime Minister's office. Al-Zaidi welcomed the invitation and affirmed the importance of Iraq-Japan relations, according to the Prime […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held a joint meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss the development plan for Sinjar district in Nineveh governorate. According to the Ministry of Planning, the meeting covered the economic and developmental aspects of the Sinjar plan, and the process by which the Ministry […]
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. Oil Deals Galore and a Diminishing Perceived Risk Premium The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), closed the month […]
By John Lee. Progress on the Bismayah housing project and outstanding funding issues were discussed at a meeting between Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) and representatives of South Korea's Hanwha. NIC Chairman Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri received Hanwha's project representative, Yong Jae Park, along with his delegation on Wednesday. Al-Yasiri stated that he was fully […]
By John Lee. A possible cash offer for Genel Energy plc has been put forward by Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO ASA, valuing the company at approximately £202 million [approx $271 million]. The approach was rejected by the Genel Board on 4 August 2026, but DNO says it remains willing to engage. Under the […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report for trading week ending: 6th August 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,827.3 -0.32% 10.58% USD-RSISX 2,780.0 -0.32% […]
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Adel al-Yasiri, has met with Ibrahim al-Massoudi al-Baghdadi, head of the Iraqi Economic Council (IEC), to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in support of the investment environment. According to the NIC, the meeting covered prospects for joint cooperation, ways to overcome challenges facing investors, […]
By John Lee. Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri has taken up his role as chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC). On assuming his duties, al-Yasiri held a meeting with senior staff and directors-general at the NIC, reviewing the progress of current investment projects and the challenges they face. He stated that the coming period would […]
