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By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Finance has said it will issue a new series of its "Injaz/Enjaz" ["achievement"] bonds. According to s statement issued on social media, but not yet available on the Ministry of Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) websites, the bonds will be offered in two denominations: A bond of 500,000 Iraqi […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, has ordered the suspension of a recent tax hike on real estate transfers. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, the increase was issued by the Director General of the General Tax Authority without approval from the High Committee for Tax Reform, and it […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with newly appointed Swiss Ambassador Daniel Hunn on Saturday, celebrating the reopening of Switzerland's embassy in Baghdad after a 33-year closure. Al-Sudani called the move a significant milestone in Iraq-Swiss relations and urged for the activation of joint committees to boost bilateral cooperation. Both sides […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has expressed a willingness to partner with American firms to develop the country's oil and gas resources. Speaking to Al Monitor, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani acknowledged that some US companies have said the terms of potential contracts were not favorable, and he pledged to rectify the issue. Full report […]
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 integrity head faces charges following anti-corruption 'tirade' A firestorm of tit-for-tat allegations has erupted after claims of widespread corruption in Iraq's judiciary by the head of the country's Federal Commission of Integrity. […]
By John Lee. The Turkish Ministry of Interior and Iraq's Ministry of Migration and Displacement have signed a memorandum of understanding focusing on migration management and voluntary returns. The agreement, signed by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya and Iraqi Minister Evan Faiq Jabro, aims to facilitate the voluntary return of Iraqi citizens from Turkey and […]
By John Lee. The World Bank has recently published the National Education Strategy for Iraq 2022-2031 or also referred to as Iraq National Education Strategy (INES). Although issued in September 2024, the report covers the period from 2022 to 2031. According to a press release, the new document reflects on current challenges and presents a […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Cabinet has revised an earlier decision to merge its Agricultural, Industrial and Real Estate Banks. At the start of 2024, the Cabinet approved a contract with UK-based professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) to study the merger of Industrial Bank, Real Estate Bank, and Agricultural Bank [Agricultural Cooperative Bank?] into […]
By John Lee. The United States and Iraq have announced that the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS will conclude its military mission in Iraq over the next twelve months, and no later than the end of September 2025. In a joint statement, the countries said the Coalition will transition to "bilateral security partnerships in a […]
From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "We hold them responsible for the blood of our youth": Five years on, impunity prevails for violations against Tishreen protesters On the five-year anniversary of the Tishreen protests, Amnesty International's research reveals a […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Integrity Commission and China's National Supervisory [Oversight] Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, pursuing fugitives, and recovering assets. The agreement aims to align efforts with the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting transparency and clean governance. Iraq's Integrity Commission head, Judge Haider Hanoun, emphasized the […]
By the Iraq Watch Group, part of the London School of Economics (LSE) Middle East Centre. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Centralisation of Authority within Iraq's Judiciary Undermines the Rule of Law On 30 May 2024, the Court of Cassation, […]
