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How Climate Activists are turning the 'Tishreen Dream' Green

By Hayder Al-Shakeri, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Postcard from Baghdad: How climate activists are turning the 'Tishreen dream' green The 2019 uprising ended violently, but young people's fight for a better future carries on. Hayder Al Shakeri […]

Cancelling UN Mission "could Harm Iraq's Stability"

From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Experts warn government's move to cancel UN Mission could harm Iraq's stability While Iraq maintains the mission's time has passed, experts caution that the absence of UNAMI could have extensive consequences for Iraq's democratic […]

Prohibition "Threatens Baghdad's Boozy Subculture"

By Christy-Belle Geha 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's prohibition zeal threatens Baghdad's boozy subculture Although a law banning the sale and import of alcohol was passed in 2016 and came into force at the start of […]

Oman and Iraq Strengthen Bilateral Ties

By John Lee. The ninth session of the Omani-Iraqi Joint Committee has taken place in Baghdad, chaired by Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Fuad Hussein. Two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the session to solidify bilateral cooperation: Political Consultations: An agreement between the […]

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IBBC holds successful Dubai Business Conference

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). IBBC holds successful Dubai business conference with senior membership and government dignitaries IBBC held a successful two-day conference in Dubai including a full education day followed by the business day, attended by senior officials from Iraq including HE Mohammed Al Darraji, senior technical advisor to the Iraqi PM […]

Iraqi Cabinet Declines Sovereign Guarantee for Rail Project

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has blocked a proposal to provide a sovereign guarantee for a rail project. A statement issued on Thursday evening through the Media Office of the Prime Minister stated: "Based on the investigation results issued by the investigative team of the Commission of Integrity regarding the partnership contract concluded between […]

Does Iraq have a Digital Economy?

Does Iraq Have A Digital Economy? In a world constantly advancing technologically and emphasizing the importance of digital skills, Iraq has begun its journey toward digital transformation. The country is gradually building its infrastructure and enacting laws and regulations to reflect current technological changes. As Iraq embarks on this path, it is crucial to assess […]

How can Iraq Boost Job Growth?

By Prof. Frank R Gunter for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How can Iraq boost job growth? Iraq is running out of time. The most serious challenge facing the country is the rapid growth in the number of […]

Iraq's Elites "view Syria with Consternation"

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's fractured elites view Syria with consternation as HTS takes charge In the wake of former Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad's downfall, Iraqi Shiite political elites are now coming to terms with a radical […]

US Investment Climate Statement for Iraq

By John Lee. The US State Department issued its 2024 Investment Climate Statement for Iraq earlier this year. The report covers the following key areas: Openness To, and Restrictions Upon, Foreign Investment Bilateral Investment and Taxation Treaties Legal Regime Industrial Policies Protection of Property Rights Financial Sector State-Owned Enterprises Responsible Business Conduct Corruption Political and Security Environment […]

"Increasingly Hostile Environment" for Iraqi HRDs and Journalists

By John Lee. Front Line Defenders, an international NGO based in Ireland with special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), has prepared a report on human rights in Iraq. The report is prepared for the 46th session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), overseen […]