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

Iraq Electricity Minister meets German Delegation

By John Lee. Mr. Ziyad Ali Fadel, the Minister of Electricity, welcomed the delegation from German Embassy in Iraq at the ministry's headquarters last week. The delegation included representatives from the German Export Credit Agency and the Executive Director of Siemens in Iraq. During the meeting, Minister Fadel highlighted the strategic partnerships and significant agreements […]

Japan confirms 7 New Projects in Iraq, "Depending on Budget"

By John Lee. The Japanese government has reportedly announced the initiation of seven new projects in Iraq, building upon their history of contributions to the nation. Futoshi Matsumoto (pictured), the Japanese ambassador to Iraq, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that Japan has successfully executed 30 significant projects over the last two decades, all […]

Interview with Amet Selman: Balancing Business Success and Global Impact

The establishment of AAA Holding Group's new fertiliser plant in Basra has been one of the most significant investments in Iraq in recent years, helping to diversify the country's industry away from oil. With a major new expansion now underway, Iraq Business News interviewed the company's CEO, Amet Selman, about his vision for the business. […]

Video: Bridging the US-Iraq Business Gap

From 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. Bridging the U.S.-Iraq Business Gap On August 14, The Washington Institute held a virtual Policy Forum with Mais Abbas Abousy, Safwan Al-Amin, and Amer Aladhadh: Abousy is a […]

Progress on Masdar Solar Projects in Iraq

By John Lee. The Minister of Electricity presided over a significant meeting with a delegation from the UAE-based company Masdar. The company is planning solar power projects in Maysan, Thi Qar, Anbar, and Kirkuk. The minister highlighted the government's commitment to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on gas and fossil fuels. He emphasized the […]

Qatari Firm Opens 2 Subsidiaries in Iraq

By John Lee. Qatar's Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has announced that its subsidiary, Elegancia Healthcare W.L.L., has established a branch in Iraq in line with the memorandum of understanding that was signed recently with the aim of managing and operating several hospitals that will start soon in Iraq. Estithmar also announces that it's subsidiary, Elegancia Marine […]

Fitch Places Sumer Commercial Bank on Rating Watch Negative

By John Lee. Fitch Ratings has placed Iraq's Sumer Commercial Bank PSC's (SCB) Long- and Short-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of 'CCC+' and 'C', respectively, and Viability Rating (VR) of 'ccc+' on Rating Watch Negative (RWN). It says the recent ban that prohibits SCB from dealing in US dollars restricts the bank's capacity to repay […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 27th July 2023). 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 1,121.7 0.7% 23.2% RSISX USD Index 1,103.0 […]