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Iraq Discusses Natural Gas Investments with US Firms

By Charles Kennedy for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Discusses Natural Gas Investments With U.S. Firms Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani is meeting this week in New York with representatives of dozens of U.S. energy companies to […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 21st 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 1,413.6 5.3% 55.3% RSISX USD Index 1,389.9 […]

Militia State or Transport Hub: Iraq Can't be Both

By Baria Alamuddin, for Arab News. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Militia state or transport hub: Iraq can't be both The unveiling of a bounty of megaprojects should be Baghdad's moment of decision: Does it want to perpetuate its isolation […]

Preparations for Baghdad Conference on Cooperation and Partnership

By John Lee. The Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein welcomed the French Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Eric Chevallier. During their meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest aimed at enhancing the bilateral relations between the two friendly nations. One of the key topics on the agenda was the upcoming Third Baghdad Conference on Cooperation and […]

Kurdistan Investment Board signs agreement with IFC

By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani welcomed a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) headed by Mr. Khawaja Aftab Ahmed, IFC's Regional Director for the Middle East, on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two parties discussed ways to enhance cooperation and expand joint projects between the KRG and the IFC, a member […]

KRG PM Welcomes Saudi Investment Delegation

KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received a delegation from Saudi Arabia on Monday, headed by Dr. Saad Al-Shahrani, Deputy Minister of Investment. The meeting revolved around enhancing mutual ties, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia's investments in the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the enduring friendship between the Kurdistan Region and Saudi Arabia, […]

Iraq Maintains its S&P Credit Rating

By John Lee. In the latest credit rating report by Standard & Poor's (S&P), Iraq has retained its credit rating at B- / B with a stable outlook. According to the statement from the Ministry of Finance, the report highlights Iraq's financial and economic stability. It continues: "This new rating reflects Iraq's continued economic and […]

AAA Holding Group ushers in New Era of Agricultural Advancement in Iraq

"AAA Holding Group, Led by CEO Amet Selman, Ushers in a New Era of Fertilizer and Agricultural Advancement in Iraq " AAA Holding Group, under the visionary leadership of CEO Amet Selman (pictured), in collaboration with the State Company for Fertilizer Industry, is set to redefine agricultural standards in Iraq with a groundbreaking initiative. The […]

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 […]