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By John Lee. As part of the broader digital transformation plan, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched its Citizen Complaint System. This system aims to enhance citizen engagement, government responsiveness, and overall efficiency in public service delivery. It aims to reduce the use of paper and routine procedures while valuing the time and rights […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has blocked the messaging app Telegram, citing concerns relating to national security and "societal peace". In a statement on Facebook, the Ministry also said that the block was "in order to preserve the personal data of citizens," which it says Telegram has mishandled. It adds that the company […]
By Yerevan Saeed 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. Iraq and Egypt Boost Diplomacy, but GCC Remains the Linchpin Increasing diplomatic engagements between Iraq and Egypt are helping to advance a more ambitious […]
By Hussein Ali Alzoubi, for Fanack.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Drought Threatens Marshes Iraq drought caused by natural, administrative and political factors prompted the Iraqis living near the marshes to migrate from their areas. Click here to download the […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi government spokesman has said that Iraq is considering reviving plans to use an oil export pipeline through Syria. Following Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani's visit to the country last month, Basem Al-Awadi told the state-owned Iraqi News Agency (INA) that Iraq is ready to discuss with Syria the development of […]
From the World Bank: Without Reforms, Iraq's Oil Boom Could Turn to Bust Iraq's economy continued its oil-driven recovery after the sharp pandemic-induced recession in 2020, but non-oil sectors have stagnated, and growth constraints have reemerged. Despite a record oil windfall and a long-awaited new budget, Iraq nevertheless remains at risk of missing the opportunity […]
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: The significance of Iran-Iraq energy swaps Baghdad and Tehran earlier this month signed a deal to swap Iranian natural gas for Iraqi crude and fuel oil. If implemented, the July 17 accord […]
By Hamzeh Hadad, for the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A golden opportunity: How Iraq can benefit from regional calm Following the recent thaw in relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iraq is strengthening […]
By Amberin Zaman for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Yazidis appeal to Baghdad for funds to rebuild their native Sinjar Iraq's Yazidi groups are pleasing for more financial assistance to rebuild Sinjar, which was decimated by the […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The fate of Iraq-US relations under PM Sudani Caught at the intersection of geopolitics and the goals of his domestic allies, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' Al-Sudani is in a difficult position. The […]
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran's oil sales are 'favorable' the country's oil minister said, adding that Iraq's gas debts to Iran will be collected in different ways. Javad Owji made the remarks while […]
By Yaqoub Beth-Addai 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. Blunting the Militia Campaign Against Iraq's Christian Leaders A U.S.-sanctioned, Iran-backed militia leader aims to sideline the country's Chaldean Patriarch and take […]
