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By John Lee. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published "Doing Business in Iraq 2024 - a Tax and Legal Guide". The guide is intended to provide an introduction to the taxation and legal aspects of doing business in Iraq, particularly from the perspective of the items an inbound investor will have in mind. Click here to download […]
By John Lee. The Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, Hassan Al-Huwaizi, has met in Riyadh with the Chairman of the Iraqi-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Sheikh Shaalan Al-Karim. According to a press release from the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the meeting explored investment and trade prospects and emphasized the importance of legislation that […]
By John Lee. Azerbaijan and Iraq have agreed to hold a meeting of the Azerbaijan-Iraq Business Forum in Baku in the near future. Nasir Mammadov, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Iraq, made the announcement following a meeting with the Chairman of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, Mr. Abdul Razzaq al-Zuhairi. The meeting also […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): The IBBC 15th Anniversary Mansion House conference presented a range of engaging ministerial and business attendees. As Iraq's economy is expanding and diversifying, the delegates reflected this in the range of topics and debates. Baroness Nicholson and Christophe Michels welcomed everyone at this milestone time and thanked all […]
From Five One Labs: Five One Invest Launches Its First Annual "State of Investments in Iraq" Report Five One Invest, an initiative of Five One Labs, launches its first annual "State of Investments in Iraq" report to uncover bottlenecks and identify opportunities within Iraq's investment landscape. Over the past five years, Iraqi startup founders have […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 4th July 2024). Note: ISX will be closed on July 7, 2024 (Sunday) due to the national holiday (First day of the Islamic New Year). The next trading session will be held on July 8, 2024 (Monday). Please click here to view […]
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. An Unfolding Structural Economic Transformation The equity market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U. S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was down 1.7% in June […]
By Renwar Najm for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Politics of Real Estate in the Kurdish Region of Iraq With ruling parties, companies, and mainstream media aligned against them, activists and environmentalists face […]
By John Lee. On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University explained the causes and effects of Iraq's dual exchange rate. The three reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates are: Excessive Demand for US Dollars Internationally: There is a high demand for US dollars […]
By John Lee. On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University outlined the key changes in the dinar exchange rate over the years, as well as the consequences of having two exchange rates. (For more on the reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates, click […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 27th June 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 1,769.1 -1.6% 13.8% RSISX USD Index […]
From the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Marking a milestone in boosting foreign investments: Iraq signs the Singapore Convention In a landmark move to attract foreign investors to Iraq, the country celebrated its signing of the United […]
