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By John Lee. A spokesman for the Ministry of Planning has told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that poverty has declined from 22 to 17 percent and unemployment from 16 to 13 percent in recent years, attributing the improvement to government measures and private-sector cooperation. Abd al-Zahra al-Hindawi added that the private sector is […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has approved Baghdad-based Al-Arqam Brokerage to operate in foreign securities and commodities markets, making it the first Iraqi company to receive such a licence under Regulatory Directive No. 35 of 2025. The ISC said the licence was issued after Al-Arqam completed all legal, technical, and regulatory requirements, […]
By John Lee. According to a Ministry of Finance report, Iraq's total internal debt stood at IQD 96.629 trillion ($73.8 billion) as of the end of April 2026, while external debt has been reduced to $10.076 billion. Official data released by the ministry on Friday (8th May) show that domestic borrowing between 2023 and April […]
By Yasir Kuoti, for the Yale Journal of International Affairs. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. China in Iraq after the War: From Underdog to Unassailable Under President Xi Jinping, China has considerably expanded its footprint across the Middle East, transforming from […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 7th May 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 2,746.6 -0.9% 7.4% USD-RSISX 2,700.7 -0.9% 7.4% […]
By John Lee. President Nzar Amedi received a delegation from the parliamentary Investment and Development Committee at the Palace of Peace in Baghdad on Wednesday. According to the Media Department of the Iraqi Presidency, the meeting covered two main areas: Ways to improve Iraq's investment environment, with the President stressing the importance of supporting economic […]
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. Market Continues to Rally, Boosted by Humongous Dividends The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was up 5.0% for […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Construction and Housing has reportedly announced a comprehensive plan to extend infrastructure services to districts and sub-districts across Iraq, including the development of "more than 21" (sic) residential cities in various governorates. Nabil al-Saffar, spokesman for the ministry, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the plan covers […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KRG Interior Ministry Bans Cryptocurrency Trading, Warns of Legal Action The Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Interior of the issued a directive on Sunday prohibiting citizens and commercial entities from engaging in digital currency transactions […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has become the first government body in Iraq to complete registration in the national electronic signature certification system, marking a significant step in the country's digital transformation agenda. The commission's chairman stated that the move aligns with government efforts to develop public services and strengthen electronic governance, […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 30th April 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 2,771.0 0.1% 8.4% USD-RSISX 2,724.6 0.1% 8.4% […]
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Has a New Prime Minister. Here's What It Means for Your Dinars (Spoiler: Not What the Forums Are Saying) After five months of political deadlock, Iraq finally has a prime minister-designate. Ali […]
