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Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.

Investment Opportunity: Al-Majar Al-Kabir New City

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities, invites investment proposals for: the new Al-Majar Al-Kabir City in Maysan/Missan governorate. This project spans 2,299 dunams and offers two investment opportunities. Interested investors must purchase the investment portfolio for 30 million Iraqi dinars and review […]

Investment Opportunity: Balad New City

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities, invites investment proposals for: the New City of Balad in Salah al-Din Governorate This project spans 804 dunams and offers a single investment opportunity. Interested investors must purchase the investment portfolio for 30 million Iraqi dinars […]

Investment Opportunity: Al-Warka New City

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities, invites investment proposals for: the development of Al-Warka New City in Al-Muthanna Governorate. This project spans 356 dunams and offers a single investment opportunity. Interested investors must purchase the investment portfolio for 30 million Iraqi dinars […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 21st November 2024). 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 2,257.0 0.7% 45.2% RSISX USD Index […]

Turkish Business Delegation meets with Iraqi PM

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met the Turkish Minister of Trade, Mr. Omer Bolat, in Baghdad on Monday. The Minister is visiting Iraq with a delegation of approximately 150 businesspeople from the Turkish Exporters Assembly and the Turkish Contractors Association. The visit includes stops in Baghdad and Basra as part of a […]

FULL DETAILS: Japan signs $388m Loan for Basrah Refinery Upgrade

By John Lee. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a $388-million loan agreement with Iraq on Sunday, to provide Japanese ODA loan for the sixth phase of the Basrah Refinery Upgrading Project. In a statement, JICA said: "This project aims to improve the quality and productivity of petroleum products, reduce the supply-demand gap, decrease […]

UNDP publishes Key Iraq Development Documents

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published advance documentation ahead of its First Regular Session 2025, scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st January, 2025. The following documents are advance copies subject to change in the final versions: Draft country programme document for Iraq (2025-2029) Evaluation Plan, guiding the strategic […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 14th Nov 2024). 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 2,240.9 1.3% 44.2% RSISX USD Index […]

Sustainable Development in Iraq: IFC, NIC Discuss Financing

By John Lee. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya, Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), announced the commission's active role in sustainable development projects, particularly in reclaiming millions of dunams of agricultural land stretching from southern Iraq to Anbar. According to an NIC statement, this initiative aims to foster partnerships with international organizations that can provide […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 7th November 2024). 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 2,212.1 3.3% 42.3% RSISX USD Index […]

Iraq Launches "Real Estate Developer Program"

By John Lee. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya (pictured), Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), has announced the country's first "Real Estate Developer" program aimed at providing affordable serviced residential plots for citizens, in partnership with the private sector. According to a statement from the NIC, this initiative aligns with government plans to alleviate the […]

Iraqi Market Marks a Milestone, Closing at an All-time High

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. Market Marks a Milestone, Closing at an All-time High The equity market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U. S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), marked […]