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On the 17th of October 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) convened a meeting with a group of investors from the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani underscored the KRG's steadfast commitment to advancing the investment sector. He highlighted the cabinet's ongoing efforts to facilitate projects for both local and foreign […]
By John Lee. In an effort to support local production, the Iraqi Cabinet has approved a recommendation from the Ministerial Economic Council (Resolution No. 230226/Q) aimed at restricting the import of juices, beverages, and cakes. The decision entails: The removal of juices, beverages, pastries, and cakes of all kinds from the import lists. A review […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 12th October 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 1,385.8 -2.7% 52.2% RSISX USD Index 1,362.6 […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for a meeting with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, as part of his official visit to the country. According to a statement from the Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, the meeting included discussion of the development […]
By John Lee. The President of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has launched the Downtown Baghdad project, which will feature Iraq's tallest skyscraper, with 65 floors. Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya said the project would serve as a modern and contemporary residential complex designed for sustainability. He emphasized that there would be no additional expenses for […]
By Hayder Al-Shakeri for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Underbelly of Iraq's 'Economic Boom' Most ordinary enterprises are forced to navigate an economic system […]
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. Private Sector Loan Growth to Fuel Economic Recovery The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities RSISX USD Index, was up 8.4% in September, and up 79.4% […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 5th October 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 1,424.9 0.8% 56.5% RSISX USD Index 1,401.1 […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Lively debate at IBBC's well attended Cumberland Lodge retreat IBBC held its 11th Cumberland lodge retreat sessions on 25th -27th September, with 70 members and guests from Iraq and the UK. The sessions offered members access to experts, observers and officials from Iraq, the UK, and the Middle East, in open […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)'s Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, has launched a new initiative that will provide commercial loans through private banks to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) looking to expand. Full statement from KRG: On Monday, September 25, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) unveiled Project […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 28th September 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 1,413.7 0.01% 55.3% RSISX USD Index 1,390.0 […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, held a meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in New York on Thursday evening (local time). The meeting was attended by businessmen, investors, and representatives of major American companies. During the meeting, he praised the efforts of Mr. Steve Lutes, the Deputy […]
