Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraqi politics news, keeping you up to date with the latest information and developments.
By Renad Mansour, for World Politics Review. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Newfound Stability Is About to Be Tested Amid the fighting that continues to grip much of the Middle East, Iraq-a country that for decades was at the […]
By John Lee. At a press briefing this week, US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel (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, Patel said: "On November 7th, the department did renew Iraq's electricity waiver for the 23rd […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). IBBC Women's group gears up at Dubai Conference to discuss 'How education empowers women and the Iraqi economy' The IBBC women's group is convening at the Dubai conference on 12/13th December, to focus on how educating women benefits the Iraqi economy. Representatives of Ministry of Higer Education, SABIS […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has published its Advisory Council report on the Ease of Doing Business in Iraq. The report outlines the challenges businesses face and provides actionable recommendations for the Iraqi government to foster a more business-friendly environment. The full report is now available on the IBBC website here. According to data […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): The Turning Point: Iraq's Leap into the Digital Economy In a world increasingly defined by digital finance, Iraq has taken a transformative step with the Digital Payment Regulation No.2 of 2024. This landmark policy marks more than just regulatory progress; it signifies a realignment of Iraq's financial infrastructure with […]
By John Lee. The Belarusian Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq, Viktar Rybak, met with Iraqi officials on Sunday to enhance cooperation in key sectors. Discussions with Interior Minister A. Al-Shammari focused on collaboration between specialized agencies, legal frameworks, and experience sharing. In talks with Higher Education Minister Naeem Al-Aboudi, the two sides explored opportunities for […]
By Michael Knights, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Washington Can Salvage Iraq's Counter Terrorism Service CTS [Counter Terrorism Service] is the most successful U.S. partner force in Iraq, which is why Iran-backed […]
By Herman Wang and Lauren Holtmeier, for S&P Global. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Trump may target Iraq's oil sector with sanctions to counter Iranian influence: sources US President-elect Donald Trump's planned maximum pressure sanctions campaign on Iran may extend to […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sánchez, have overseen the signing of four joint memoranda of understanding (MoUs): A memorandum of understanding for legal cooperation and exchange of expertise between Iraq's Ministry of Justice and Spain's Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with Legislative Councils. A […]
By John Lee. The British Home Secretary has signed a joint statement with Iraq to tackle people smuggling and organised crime networks operating across the region and in Europe. During a 3-day official visit to Iraq, Yvette Cooper spoke to ministers from the Federal Government of Iraq and met ministers in the Kurdistan Regional Government […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Professor Frank Gunter outlines what Iraq needs to do to support the private sector and IBBCs Shwan Aziz on Iraq's energy opportunities via Iraq 24 channel Professor Frank Gunter Economics professor at Lehigh University and long-term observer of Iraq's economy, is launching an 'Ease of Doing business 'report for […]
By John Lee. Karkh Criminal Court in Baghdad has sentenced three defendents in the "tax deposit" scandal, often referred to as the "heist of the century." The case involves the theft of 3.7 trillion Iraqi dinars ($2.5 billion) from the General Tax Authority's account at the state-run Rafidain Bank. According to a brief statement from […]
