Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraqi politics news, keeping you up to date with the latest information and developments.
By John Lee. Iraq has announced a package of economic stimulus measures totalling around IQD 3.5 trillion ($2.7bn), covering housing finance, industrial lending, contractor payments, agricultural dues, and an expanded generations fund. The measures were agreed at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and attended by the Minister of Finance, the Governor of […]
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Qs & As Regarding Al-Zaidi Government' Views on Petroleum Issues Interest in the Iraqi petroleum sector has intensified lately, particularly from energy-focused Western media sources. In response to my articles and presentations […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Finance Ministry Sets $100 at 150,000 Dinars in Budget Iraq has set $100 at 150,000 dinars for certain housing payments, but Kurdistan Region investors lack access to the same official-dollar mechanism. Click here […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Iraq Caught in Middle as Trump Pursues 'Air Blockade' of Iran New US sanctions targeting more than two dozen Iranian airlines took effect on 23rd September, threatening any entity serving the […]
By John Lee. Iraq has declared full sovereignty following the complete withdrawal of international coalition forces from the country by land, air, and sea, with effect from 1 October 2026. In a statement, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said the withdrawal marks the beginning of a new phase in which Iraq will operate as a fully […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a public holiday to mark the country's "Sovereignty Days" celebrations. Official working hours at state institutions will be suspended from Wednesday 1st October through Saturday 4th October, with work resuming on Sunday 5th October. The decision was taken at the twentieth ordinary session of the Council […]
By Valentina Pasquali, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Investors weigh Iraq Risk as US Troops Prepare to Leave Gulf companies are concerned about the impending US military withdrawal from Iraq and possible security repercussions, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's new ambassador to the United States, Krikor Der Hagopian, has presented his credentials to President Donald Trump at a formal ceremony at the White House. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Der Hagopian conveyed greetings from the Iraqi government and stated that his mission's priorities would include following up […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets the Timetable While Baghdad appears to have won the fight over who controls crude oil pumped in Iraqi Kurdistan, it has not won control over […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Courts Europe in Bid to Diversify Options after Coalition Withdrawal Iraq is moving to forge bilateral security partnerships with Europe, with Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's recent tour of France and Germany resulting […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have jointly launched a report on population distribution in Iraq, titled "Migration Challenges and Inequality: Towards a Balanced Map for Development and Stability." According to the Ministry of Planning, the report examines the relationship between population distribution and the spatial distribution […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi member of parliament has been sentenced to seven years in prison for illicit enrichment and ordered to repay more than IQD 61 billion (USD 46.6 million) in unlawful assets and equivalent financial penalties. According to the Federal Commission of Integrity, the Central Criminal Court for Anti-Corruption issued an in-person verdict […]
