By John Lee. At a press briefing on Thursday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller (pictured) said the United States has issued another 120-day waiver to allow Iraq to continue importing electricity from Iran. Addressing a question from the floor, Miller said: "... these are waivers that have been regularly issued to Iraq going back […]
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Navigating Social Norms to Empower Iraq's Female Workforce
By Soraya El-Khalil and Tala Ismail, for the World Bank. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Navigating social norms to empower Iraq's female workforce As we mark International Women's Day this month, we spotlight the main hurdles to women's labor force participation […]
Is Iraqi Federalism Under Threat?
By Hamzeh Hadad, for 1001 Iraqi Thoughts. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Is Iraqi Federalism Under Threat? The Federal Supreme Court (FSC) has issued multiple rulings that impact the nature of the relationship between the federal government in Baghdad and the […]
Launch of Iraqi Climate Change Advisory Group
Mr. Nizar Amidi, Minister of Environment, and Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Isaczai, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nation, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq (DSRSG/RC/HC), have launched the Iraq Environment and Climate Change Policy Advisory Group in Baghdad. The Group will serve as an informal platform to foster policy dialogue, […]
Why Sunni autonomy is back on the agenda in Iraq
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Why Sunni autonomy is back on the agenda in Iraq Calls for the establishment of an autonomous Sunni region have recently resurfaced in Iraq, reigniting longstanding grievances between major political actors. The full […]
Iraq Bans PKK as Security Ties with Turkey Gain Momentum
By Ezgi Akin for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq bans PKK as security ties with Turkey gain momentum The decision comes after the high-level talks between Turkish and Iraqi officials in Baghdad. Click here to read the full […]
Central Bank discusses Increasing the Value of the Iraqi Dinar
By John Lee. On Thursday, Iraq's Finance Committee, chaired by Atwan Al-Atwani, convened with its members and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Al-Alaq, to discuss monetary policy, the banking system, and methods to increase the value of the Iraqi dinar. Al-Atwani stressed the importance of monitoring the economic file and […]
Jiyad: Federal State Budget Accounts 2023 - Planned vs Realisation
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Federal State Budget Accounts 2023 - Planned vs Realisation The Ministry of Finance (MoF) data regarding results of implementing budget law for 2023 indicates a number of facts; few are good and […]
Iraqi Militia Subsidiary signs MoU with Chinese Firm
By John Lee. A subsidiary of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), described as "The General Engineering Company", signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday (Thursday) with the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC). According to a press release from the PMF, the memorandum covers cooperation in various fields including construction engineering, trade, services, and energy projects, […]
IMF: Iraq Economic Growth "to Continue amid Fiscal Expansion"
By John Lee. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met with the Iraqi authorities in Amman during February 20-29 to conduct the 2024 Article IV consultation. Some key data from their report: Economic Growth: Non-oil GDP growth: 6% in 2023. Overall growth projected to rebound in 2024. Inflation: Declined from 7.5% in January 2023 to […]
IOCs Deny Claims of Agreement to Export Kurdish Crude
By John Lee. An industry group representing international oil companies (IOCs) in Iraqi Kurdistan has denied claims by government officials that an agreement has been reached to resume oil exports through the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline (ITP). The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) said it has not seen any proposals from Baghdad or Erbil […]
Iraqi Court Rulings "Undermine Kurdish Autonomy"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi federal court rulings undermine Kurdish autonomy, critics say Iraq's Federal Supreme Court (FSC) has stirred controversy over fresh rulings on public sector salaries and elections in the Kurdistan region. Observers say the […]