From International Crisis Group. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions After years of fraught relations, Ankara and Baghdad are charting a course toward rapprochement. But much depends on how the two sides (and other parties) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a series of recommendations on tackling corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan. The recommendations are included in its report on the second phase of the Trial Monitoring Programme on grand corruption cases in the region. Expand Judicial Specialization: Replicate the Fourth Erbil Criminal Court model in […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Corruption remains a persistent threat to public accountability and undermines trust in public institutions. While the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to promote integrity through policies, legislation, and institutional reforms, […]
By John Lee. The Embassy of Iraq in Ankara has begun issuing electronic visas, marking the first deployment of the system outside the country. The launch was overseen by Ambassador Majid Al-Lajmawi and Nashat Ibrahim Al-Khafaji, Director General of the Directorate of Civil Status, Passports and Residence. The initiative is part of a joint programme […]
By John Lee. Spain has revised and eased its travel advisory for Iraq, aligning its position with other European countries and recognising the improvement in security conditions and stability across Iraqi cities and provinces. In updated guidance issued by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Madrid reiterated general non-binding travel precautions applicable worldwide, including health, […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has made the "Iraq First" National Security Strategy 2025-30 available to the public. The document was officially launched on 4th August. Click here to download the full report [Arabic]. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Source: CBI)
By John Lee. The Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has confirmed the results of the investigation into the 26 November drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah. Chaired by the Minister of Interior and involving federal and Kurdistan Region security agencies, the committee reported that the attack was conducted […]
By John Lee. The UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) is concluding its 21-year mandate on December 31, with Special Representative Mohammed Al Hassan highlighting the country's progress from decades of conflict to holding six successful parliamentary elections. In a statement, he said that, despite advances, Iraq faces ongoing challenges including nearly one million internally […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. More questions than answers in Iraq as key gas facility comes under fire An attack on key natural gas facilities in Iraqi Kurdistan has cut output and temporarily left millions suffering from widespread […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), along with international leaders, has condemned Thursday's attack on the Khor Mor gas field. It added that the attack was, "a direct consequence of the absence of decisive measures [by Baghdad] against those responsible for previous attacks." The field's operator, UAE-based Dana Gas, has not issued any […]
By Michael Knights for the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Rise of the E-Militias: Designated Terrorist Groups Infest Iraq's Digital Economy Iraq's digital economy is one of its fastest-growing sectors, driven by an expanding […]
By John Lee. The Federal Integrity Commission has held talks with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on strengthening bilateral and international coordination to recover smuggled assets and extradite individuals wanted in corruption cases. The Commission's First Deputy Chairman, Dr Muzhahir al-Jubouri, met UNDP Justice Initiatives Support Project Director Yama Turabi at the Commission's headquarters. […]
