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From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will maritime dispute with Kuwait sink Iraqi PM's political fortunes? Following decades of mistrust and tension following Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, relations between the two neighbours have thawed in past years. However, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a key meeting with representatives from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to track progress on lifting the European Union's ban on Iraqi Airways. During the session, the IATA delegation and the Head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) presented a detailed update, confirming that […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the findings of an investigative report into violations linked to the rehabilitation of Iraq's railway network, originally issued by the Federal Commission of Integrity on 4th July 2024. The decision was based on recommendations from Diwani Order Committee No. 7 of 2025. As a result, two […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI), has announced the completion of the first section of the Development Road Project, linking the Al-Faw Grand Port to Umm Qasr. According to the Ministry's media office, the 62-km road consists of three lanes designated for heavy trucks and cargo, and is equipped with […]
By John Lee. Iraq's ports have recorded strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, generating total revenues exceeding 314 billion Iraqi dinars [$240 million], according to Dr Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI). Monthly revenues were as follows: January: 109.27 billion dinars February: 98.74 billion […]
By John Lee. Vehicle sales in Iraq have reportedly risen 24.1 percent year-on-year, for the first quarter 2025. According to a report from Focus 2 Move, South Korea's Kia overtook Japan's Toyota to become the top-selling manufacturer in Iraq, with MG of China coming in third place. The biggest selling individual model was the Toyota […]
By John Lee. AFM Group, a Swiss-based company specialising in advanced airport systems, has signed two agreements with Iraq's General Company for Air Navigation Services (GCANS) for the modernisation of Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The scope of these agreements includes: The upgrade of the airfield lighting system to energy-efficient LED technology; The replacement of existing […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a field inspection on Monday to assess progress at the Nasiriyah International Airport project in Dhi Qar Province. With the overall completion rate of 47%, the Prime Minister urged relevant authorities to swiftly address remaining obstacles, including power supply, conflict resolution, clearance of military structures, and […]
By John Lee. Oman Airports has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Taiba Karbala, the investor behind the Karbala International Airport project. The agreement covers the preparation, equipping, and initial operation of Karbala International Airport, one of Iraq's key aviation infrastructure projects. The agreement was signed by Oman's Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Iraqi Railways held a conference on Tuesday evening focused on the expansion and modernisation of Iraq's railway network. The event was attended by the company's Director-General, Dr. Maki Jabir Nasser, representatives from Italian consultancy firm BTP, and international specialised companies participating virtually. During the conference, Dr. Nasser, alongside […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, chaired a meeting on Wednesday at the headquarters of the General Company for Iraqi Railways with representatives from Oliver Wyman, the consultancy firm providing financial advisory services for the Development Road Project. The meeting, attended by Dr. Maki Jabir Nasser, Director-General of the Iraqi Railways, […]
Almas Group Logistics Supports China's Biggest Investors in Iraq Iraq's industrial expansion is gaining momentum, and logistics plays a crucial role in making it happen. Almas Group Logistics, a leading Iraqi logistics company, recently facilitated the seamless transportation of 16 heavy machinery units from China to Iraq, supporting the construction of new factories that will […]
