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Iraqi PM Highlights Tax Evasion

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani presided over the Tax System Reform Conference in Iraq on Wednesday. In his address, he commended the organizers for their dedication to tax reform, acknowledging the insightful research contributions from government officials, business leaders, and international organizations. He said that total imports, according to data from the […]

Oil Firms Excluded from Kurdistan Oil Talks

By John Lee. International oil companies operating in Iraqi Kurdistan have been excluded from ongoing discussions regarding the production and export of oil from the Region, according to the trade body representing them. A statement from the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) on Tuesday said: "APIKUR member companies -- which represent the […]

Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy Launches Laserfiche

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy Launches Laserfiche: A Digital Transformation Milestone Against Corruption E-governance represents a fundamental shift in the way governments around the world are embracing their mission. By harnessing the potential of technology, Governments are able to establish clear administrative objectives, enhance the quality of public services, make […]

Climate Adaption Key to Iraq's Stability and Economic Development

By Sarhang Hamasaeed, Mac Skelton and Zmkan Ali Saleem, for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Climate Adaption Key to Iraq's Stability and Economic Development As water scarcity grows, Iraq's government needs a comprehensive […]

Some Allies of Iran want Higher Value for Iraqi Blood

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside story: As Iraqis confront the US, some allies of Iran want higher value for Iraqi blood The war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has over the past month made clear that […]

Militia Hair-Pulling over Who are the Truest Muqawama

By Hamdi Malik and 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. Militia Hair-Pulling Over Who Are The Truest Muqawama Given a couple of days of Gaza-related ceasefire, muqawama leaders went back to old […]

New Speakers announced for IBBC Dubai Conference

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced more leading speakers for its Dubai conference on 7th and 8th December, including H.E. Mr Zyad Ali Fadhil, Minister of Electricity, Dr Samir Al Waely, CBI, Dr Abdulkareem, AL Faisal, Chairman of PM's advisory council, Ms Begard Talabani the Minister for water resources and agriculture, Dr Salar […]

Iraqi PM Accepts Resignation of Nineveh Governor

By John Lee. On Sunday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani accepted the resignation of Nineveh Governor, Najm Abdullah Abdul Jabouri. Jabouri submitted his resignation after the parliament rejected the Cabinet's recommendation, made last October 17, to exclude him from accountability measures under Article 12 of Law No. 10 of 2010, governing the National Accountability and […]

"Kurdistan Region's Political Fortunes are Fading"

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. In Iraq, the Kurdistan Region's Political Fortunes Are Fading Last month, the Iraqi army clashed with Kurdish peshmerga forces in the district of Makhmour, leading to multiple injuries […]

Delayed Polls could Undermine Kurdish Autonomy

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Delayed polls could undermine Kurdish autonomy in Iraq After extensive delays, Iraqi Kurdistan is slated to hold regional parliamentary elections on Feb. 25 next year. The vote, already postponed twice, threatens […]

Armenia and Iraq discuss Cooperation

By John Lee. On November 22, the Second round of Armenian-Iraqi political consultations were held in Yerevan. The Armenian delegation was led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan, the Iraqi delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq Mohammed Hussein […]