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By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published advance documentation ahead of its First Regular Session 2025, scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st January, 2025. The following documents are advance copies subject to change in the final versions: Draft country programme document for Iraq (2025-2029) Evaluation Plan, guiding the strategic […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning held a meeting with the World Bank's Reform, Recovery, and Reconstruction Fund team to discuss a proposal for advisory services and support for implementing selected reform strategies. The $3.6-million project, funded by the World Bank, aims to enhance transparency and the efficiency of public services through policy […]
By John Lee. The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has published a new country guidance document for Iraq, providing an in-depth analysis of the situation in Iraq, focusing on the key elements of qualification for international protection. Click here to download the full 105-page report. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sunni MPs stall new Iraqi law on Ba'ath-era land transfers Iraq's parliament has once again delayed a vote on a proposed property restitution law that has sparked contention. First introduced in April, the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held an election conference to select members of the Permanent Council for Private Sector Development. Minister of Planning, Dr. Muhammad Ali Tamim, highlighted the years of collaborative efforts that led to the council's formation, emphasizing its role in decision-making and as a fundamental partner in economic development. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish ambassador-level diplomatic relations with Turkmenistan. The move comes after recent cabinet approval of a plan to import gas from Turkmenistan, via a swap arrangement with Iran. (Source: PMO)
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee for Restructuring State-Owned Public Companies on Sunday, to assess the restructuring of state-owned public companies. The meeting was attended by key ministers from departments such as Oil, Electricity, Transportation, Trade, Construction Housing Municipalities and Public Works, Agriculture, Water Resources, and […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq, Saudi Arabia move to shore up military cooperation Iraq and Saudi Arabia have inked a new military cooperation agreement, marking a potentially significant step in their evolving rapprochement. The full article can […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi speakership returns to Sunni hands as political shifts underway Iraq's parliament has elected veteran lawmaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani as speaker. After a year of being held by a Shiite Muslim, the election returned […]
Iraq Business News Expert Blogger, Ahmed Tabaqchali, has just published his thoughts on Iraq's budget, for the Atlantic Council. Delving beneath the surface of Iraq's budget framework, he uncovers how the 2024 tables both mirror and diverge from their 2023 counterparts. In essence, the budget's three-part examination sheds light on a disconnect between the projected […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved an allocation of 25 billion dinars [$19 million] to the Ministry of Interior to establish 100 civil defense units in Baghdad and other provinces. The allocation will be funded from the emergency reserve in accordance with the Three-Year Budget Law. (Source: PMO)
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Questions linger as Iraq's prime minister loses first minister Iraq's environment minister, Nizar Amedi (pictured), has stepped down amid escalating public anger over government inaction on deteriorating environmental conditions. Leaving office with little […]
