By John Lee. France's Thales has held talks with Iraq's Ministry of Interior on developing forensic systems and technology. A delegation from the company met with senior ministry officials, including the directors general of forensics and movements, forensic evidence, and criminal registration. According to the Ministry of Interior, the meeting covered ways to develop technical […]
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 Zaidi Courts US Investment amid Resistance from Iran-Backed Factions Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has held high-level meetings in Washington with President Donald Trump and other senior officials. The July 13 visit, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, opportunities for American companies in Iraqi development projects, and the future of the Iraq-US relationship following the conclusion of the US military coalition presence in the country. According to the Iraqi […]
From the Arab Center Washington DC. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq in the Wake of the Iran War: Governance, Security, and Economic Challenges The Arab Center Washington DC and the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University organised a […]
By John Lee. IQD 14 billion ($10.7 million) in cash has been seized during an investigation into Adnan al-Jumaili, the detained deputy minister of oil for refining affairs, and associates implicated in the same case. The funds were found hidden in a rainwater drainage pit. According to Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the seizure resulted […]
By James Durso, for The Hill. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A New Era of Partnership with Iraq Next week's Washington visit by Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, offers an opportunity to reset expectations about the U.S.-Iraq relationship. ... Today, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has issued a clarification on ongoing proceedings related to a large-scale tax deposit fraud case, detailing convictions, asset seizures, and efforts to recover public funds. According to the SJC, foreign companies operating in Iraq are required to deposit five percent of a project's value with the General […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq Navigate the Hormuz Dilemma with a New Maritime Fleet? Momentum is building in Iraq to resurrect the nation's maritime shipping fleet after decades of war, sanctions and instability have kept the […]
By Kamaran Palani, for Foreign Affairs. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran Is Losing Iraq Whenever the Iran war comes to an end, the Islamic Republic is likely to emerge in a stronger position. Should the terms of a June memorandum […]
From Shafaq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq drops $280M vehicle deal over inflated costs Iraq's Ministry of Defence has suspended the purchase of 800 cargo trucks after a review identified a $160 million price gap, a source familiar with the […]
By Azhar Al-Rubaie, for Middle East Eye. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Anti-Corruption Crackdown Faces Scepticism Despite Dramatic Raids A dawn raid inside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone delivered one of Iraq's most dramatic anti-corruption crackdowns in years, but […]
By Wladimir van Wilgenburg, for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kurdish Rebel Groups Are Wary of Tehran's Next Move Following its deal with the United States, Iran may act against Iraq-based dissidents. Click here […]
