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By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has directed an accelerated shift from paper to digital transactions within the customs system as part of a key economic reform. During a meeting to review the detailed plan for the second phase of customs automation, Al-Sudani emphasized the need to complete fiber-optic connections across all […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has said that the state-run Iraqi Media Network (IMN) should give an, "accurate, professional representation of the positive developments in [Iraq]." At a meeting with Thaer Hateet Al-Ghanimi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IMN, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the key role of the Board in strengthening […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired the second meeting of Iraq's Higher Committee for Artificial Intelligence [Supreme Committee for Artificial Intelligence] on Sunday. In contrast to the inaugural meeting of this committee in August, nearly all of the attendees were equipped with a computer. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Parliament has elected Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani (pictured) as its new speaker during a session presided over by Acting Speaker Mohsen Al-Mandalawi and attended by 271 members. Al-Mashhadani won with 182 votes in the second round, defeating contenders Salem Al-Issawi (95 votes) and Amer Abdul-Jabbar (9 votes). He had previously served […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has come first in the parliamentary elections in the semiautonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq, winning 39 of the 100 seats. Turnout was approximately 72 percent. Commentary here from Al Jazeera. Raw data from the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC): Erbil Sulaymaniyah Duhok Halabja (Sources: Al Jazeera, IHEC)
By John Lee. In efforts to bolster national product protection, Iraq's Cabinet has approved recommendations from the Ministry of Industry and Minerals to apply additional customs duty on imported Thermstone (also known as Thermostone, or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)). An additional 50-percent customs duty will be imposed on each unit of imported thermstone from all […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has instructed the Commission of Integrity to initiate an urgent investigation into the leaked audio recording attributed to the Head of the General Commission of Taxes and to present the findings promptly. According to a statement from the PM's office, this directive underscores his commitment to […]
By Yerevan Saeed and Sardar Aziz for the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. China's Rise in Iraq's Energy Sector: From Newcomer to Dominant Player While Iraqi leaders consistently emphasize the importance of Western investment […]
By John Lee. Judge Haider Hanoun (pictured) has been replaced as head of Iraq's Commission of Integrity. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the position will be filled by Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, the longest-serving Director General at the Commission. Hanoun was appointed to the role in November 2022, following the resignation […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Kurdistan holds regional polls, but change remains elusive After two years of delays, Iraqi Kurdistan has finally held regional legislative elections. The two largest Kurdish parties last cycle again topped the polls, […]
By John Lee The Iraqi government has started discussions on the structure of the 2025 budget, with expectations for its submission to Parliament early next year, according to Atwan Al-Atwani, head of the Parliamentary Finance Committee. State-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) says Al-Atwani hosted a delegation from Adam Smith International to discuss public financial management […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, announced the successful conclusion of the 13th session of the Iraq-Spain Joint Committee, which resumed after a decade-long hiatus. The discussions, held in Baghdad, focused on enhancing economic and trade relations between the two nations. Minister Al-Saadawi highlighted Iraq's policy shift towards global economic openness […]
