Samarra Pharma launches new Anti-Nausea Medicine
By John Lee. The Samarra Pharmaceutical Company has launched its first production batch of anti-nausea tablets, marking a new addition to Iraq's domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company said the product, manufactured as part of its November 2025 production plan, is used to treat nausea and vomiting in patients following surgical operations. The medicine has been […]
Iraq "Imported 50 Tons of Gold in 2025"
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq imported 50 tons of gold in 2025 amid global surge in demand Iraq has imported nearly 50 tons of gold so far in 2025, an official from the federal planning ministry said, noting […]
UNDP Awards Contract for Desalination Units
By John Lee. Aswar al Hathaba [Aswar Al-Hadhaba] has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Provision of Rehabilitation Works for Four Water Desalination Units in Thi-Qar, Iraq -- Al-Chibayish District," - reference UNDP-IRQ-01739. Contract value is stated as $459,996.92. (Source: UNGM)
Debate: Is it time for Iraq's Democracy to Field Bigger Parties?
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Debate: Is it time for Iraq's democracy to field bigger parties? Amwaj.media invited three experts to reflect on whether it is time for Iraq's political stage to see a consolidation into larger and […]
Toward a New Compromise in Iraq?
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. Toward a New Compromise in Iraq? Recent election results have placed Nouri al-Maliki in a strong position to name the next prime minister. Click […]
The Biggest Challenge Awaiting Iraq's Next Prime Minister
By Victoria J. Taylor for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Dispatch from Iraq: The biggest challenge awaiting the country's next prime minister Iraq's November 11 parliamentary elections have given way to jockeying among political parties over issues […]
Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions
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) […]
Former Iraqi President to head UN Refugee Agency?
By John Lee. Former Iraqi president Barham Salih has been reportedly been chosen as the new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Unconfirmed media reports say he will start a five-year term leading the Geneva-based refugee agency from the start of January. He would replace Filippo Grandi, an Italian diplomat who has served two […]
ILO Awards Contract to Al Aliaa Travel
By John Lee. Al Aliaa for Travel and Tourism Company has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to: "Support the conducting of Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Financial Education (FE) Training of entrepreneurs in Dohuk, Sulaymaniyah, Erbil and Ninwa Governorates. 14 September-19 October 2025." The contract value was not disclosed. […]
National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People
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. Iraq Launches the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People 2026-2030 On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Iraq launched the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for […]
UNDP Recommendations on Tackling Corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan
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 […]
Iraq Election: Reform Candidates "Pushed Out"
By Hayder Al Shakeri for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq 2025 election: Reform candidates pushed out by a system that rejects change Hopes that reform of Iraq's political system would be possible from within have been dashed […]