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

NIC Promotes Investment Opportunities with Japan

By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makkiya, received a delegation from the Japan Center for Cooperation in the Middle East (JCCME), and discussed the possibility of activating the agreement signed between the two parties more than ten years ago. The agreement aims to promote cooperation between Iraq […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 1st Aug 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 1,748.8 -1.4% 12.5% RSISX USD Index […]

World Bank Discusses Funding for Iraqi Projects

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami Mohammed, held a meeting on Monday with a World Bank delegation led by the Regional Director for the Middle East, Jean-Christophe Carret. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in economic and social development. Key Discussion Points: Support for Transportation and Infrastructure Projects: Development of transportation and […]

Baghdad Metro Project Awarded to Int'l Consortium

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting to follow up on the Baghdad Metro project, announcing the selection of the Vaskhod & Wontert Capital international consortium for the design, implementation, operation, maintenance, financing, and transfer of ownership (DBOMFT) of the metro. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, […]

Spain signs EUR 1bn Cooperation Agreement with Iraq

By John Lee. The Spanish Export Credit Agency (CESCE) has signed an agreement with Iraq's Sovereign Guarantees Committee to enhance cooperation between Spain and Iraq. The €1 billion agreement aims to facilitate Spanish companies in executing mutually agreed projects to support the development of Iraq's private industry under CESCE's coverage. The agreement underscores the commitment […]

Iraq's drive for Self-Sufficiency "raises Concerns in Iran"

By Yerevan Saeed, for the New Lines Institute. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. An Attack in Iraq Sends a Message: Closed To Western Energy Business  Iraq's drive for energy self-sufficiency, fueled by potential future U.S. investment, and Türkiye's ambitions of reaching […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 25th July 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 1,773.3 -2.5% 14.1% RSISX USD Index […]

Iraq-focussed EdTech start-up raises $500k

By John Lee. Iraq-focussed Finnish EdTech start-up Corrsy has announced the successful closure of its pre-seed investment round, raising $500,000. According to a press release from the company, "this significant milestone marks the beginning of an exciting journey to transform education in the MENA region through groundbreaking learning experiences." The investment round was led by […]

Iraq Registers 324 Local Companies, 27 Foreign Branches, in June

By John Lee. The Companies Registration Department of Iraq's Ministry of Trade said it has successfully processed the establishment of 324 national companies and registered 27 branches of foreign companies in June. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, Director General Rashad Khalaf Hashim reported multiple decisions made during the month related to […]