$916m CBI Initiative Targets Education and Veterinary Medicine
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reportedly launched a lending initiative worth IQD 1.2 trillion (USD 916 million) to support education and veterinary medicine, and to strengthen liquidity in the banking sector. According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the initiative is based on Central Bank Law No. 56 of […]
Iraqi-Jordanian Aviation Talks in Baghdad
By John Lee. Iraq and Jordan are in discussions to increase the number of flights between the two countries and to open a Royal Jordanian Airlines office in Baghdad, reciprocating the existing Iraqi Airways office in Amman. The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in road transport. The talks took place when Jordan's […]
Cash and Gold Seized in Iraq Oil Ministry Corruption Probe
By John Lee. Around IQD 25 billion ($19.1 million) in cash, $200,000, and four kilograms of gold jewellery have been seized as part of an ongoing investigation into Adnan al-Jamili, the Deputy Minister of Oil for Refinery Affairs, who is currently in detention. According to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the investigating judge at the […]
Thales in Talks with Iraq's Interior Ministry
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 […]
Iraq's Zaidi Courts US Investment amid Resistance from Iran-Backed Factions
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, […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 16th July 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,781.1 -0.25% 8.78% USD-RSISX 2,734.6 -0.25% 8.78% […]
Iraq-Jordan Talks on Oil Pipeline and Electricity Link
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Washington on Wednesday, on the sidelines of an official visit to the United States. According to the Prime Minister's Office, discussions covered bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen economic and development cooperation. The two sides reviewed progress on the Basra-Aqaba […]
DFC Eyes Iraqi Market with Investment Finance Package
By John Lee. Meetings between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) chief Ben Black took place in Washington on Wednesday. The discussions covered opportunities for cooperation in infrastructure reconstruction, project finance, and development planning across energy, transport, agriculture, the digital economy, and services sectors, according to the Prime Minister's […]
Seismic Survey Contract signed for Abu Khema Block
By John Lee. A seismic survey contract has been signed between the Iraq Oil Exploration Company and Zhenhua Oil (EBS Petroleum) for seismic survey work at the Abu Khema block in Muthanna province, covering the Annexe to Licensing Round Five and Licensing Round Six. The contract was signed on Wednesday in the presence of Minister […]
Iraq and EU Discuss Lifting Aviation Ban
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Wahab Salman Mohammed, has met with EU Ambassador Clemens Simtner to discuss lifting the European aviation ban on Iraqi airlines. A technical meeting between the two sides is to be held to identify the requirements for lifting the ban. The minister emphasised the importance of progress on the […]
ISC Focuses on Market Efficiency and Digital Services
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) is continuing to implement its regulatory and supervisory programmes in line with its strategic plans, with a focus on improving the investment environment and enhancing capital market efficiency. According to the ISC, efforts during the current week centred on monitoring financial disclosures and developing investor services in […]
Iraq-US Talks on Oil and Economic Partnership
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 […]