Iraq Business News brings you the latest news of investments in Iraq, highlighting the many opportunities that exist.
By John Lee. A series of investment proposals covering smart cities, digital infrastructure, healthcare and tourism were discussed at a meeting between Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) and members of the Iraqi-French Business Council, along with representatives of companies Abraj Al-Maamura, Sawa and Enkidu. The meeting was chaired by Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri, head of […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has attended a German-Iraqi business dialogue forum in Berlin, held under the theme "Economic Bridges for a Common Future", with the participation of German business leaders and representatives of major German companies. Al-Zaidi presented Iraq's investment map, covering sectors including energy, oil and petrochemical industries, phosphates, clean energy, […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. IBBC Trade Mission Concludes Extensive Programme of Meetings in Baghdad The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has concluded a trade mission to Baghdad, bringing a 30-strong delegation of IBBC […]
By John Lee. Six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Iraq and France at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday, covering defence, energy, aviation, and youth and innovation cooperation. The agreements were signed during a visit by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and were witnessed by French President Emmanuel Macron. According to the Prime […]
By John Lee. Patrick Pouyanné, chief executive of TotalEnergies, met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Paris on Monday to review the company's strategic projects in Iraq, with a particular focus on gas. According to the Prime Minister's media office, TotalEnergies has existing oil investments in Iraq of $12 billion and is planning to increase […]
By John Lee. A delegation from the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), led by Baroness Emma Nicholson, has met with Finance Minister Faleh Sari to discuss investment opportunities in Iraq and the potential for expanding economic partnerships between the two countries. The delegation included a number of Iraqi and British companies. According to the Ministry […]
By John Lee. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has appointed Thomas Jacobs as Division Director for the Levant, Iraq, and Yemen. He succeeds Khawaja Aftab Ahmed, who held the role for four years. Based in Amman, Jacobs will lead IFC's work across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 1oth September 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 2.683,9 -1,92% 4,98% USD-RSISX 2.639,0 -1,92% 4,98% […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has participated in a preparatory meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explore trade and investment cooperation with the European Union (EU). The meeting, which included representatives from several Iraqi economic institutions and the EU mission, discussed proposals to develop trade and investment relations, support the […]
By John Lee. Eight insurance companies have been approved for listing, deposit, and trading on Iraq's over-the-counter (OTC) platform. According to the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC), the decision was taken at the commission's seventh session on 18th August 2026. The companies admitted to the OTC platform are: Al-Dhaminoun Insurance Company Al-Sadiq Insurance Company Al-Murtakaz Insurance […]
By Nadim Kawach, 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. Iraq Deficit May Prompt Return to International Debt Market Iraq is considering a return to the international debt market to cope with a budget deficit swollen […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has warned citizens and investors against dealing with unlicensed companies and entities that promote investment services or opportunities without regulatory approval. According to the ISC, some entities use trade names, websites, or social media pages to present themselves as authorised financial or investment institutions, and offer promises […]
