US Announces Transition of Military Mission in Iraq
By John Lee. The United States has confirmed plans to reduce its military mission in Iraq, marking a new phase in the bilateral security relationship. Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Iraq transition: In accordance with the President's guidance and in alignment with the U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission and the joint statement issued […]
Iraqi Firm Wins "$300m" Syrian Cement Plant Deal
By John Lee. Iraq's Vertex Investment Group has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Syria's Ministry of Economy and Industry to rehabilitate and expand the Hama Cement Plant. According to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the agreement covers the upgrade of the third production line, raising daily clinker output from 3,300 […]
The Insurance Gap and Special Economic Projects in Iraq
By Dr Ali Abdul Kadhim Dadoush, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Assessing the impact of the fire insurance gap on the fragility of special economic projects in Iraq Insurance serves as a safeguard […]
LALIGA Hosts Economic Control Workshop for Iraqi Clubs in Madrid
By John Lee. Spain's LALIGA has advanced its partnership with the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) by holding an economic control workshop in Madrid for representatives of Iraq Stars League (ISL) clubs. The initiative forms part of a wider consultancy project aimed at professionalising Iraqi football and ensuring the long-term sustainability of its competitions. The workshop addressed […]
AUIB signs MoU with Intercontinental Aviation
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB), through its Centre of Excellence for Creativity and Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Intercontinental Aviation Foundation to launch a strategic partnership in education and aviation training. The agreement combines AUIB's academic and training resources with the Foundation's expertise in […]
Iraq discusses Smart Meter Project with CHINT
By John Lee. The Director General of the Middle Euphrates Electricity Distribution Company, Eng. Haider Majid Abdul Karim, held a meeting with representatives of China's CHINT Group to discuss cooperation on the smart meters project. The session, attended by the Assistant Director General for Distribution Affairs and several technical officials, focused on CHINT's capabilities in […]
Australian Grants for Iraqis under Direct Aid Program (DAP)
By John Lee. The Australian Embassy in Iraq has launched its Direct Aid Program (DAP) for 2025, inviting applications from Iraqi NGOs, community-based organisations, and other non-commercial entities engaged in development or humanitarian work. The competitive small grants initiative supports community-led projects that deliver immediate and practical benefits, with funding of up to AUD 58,500 […]
How "Impoverished Oil Hub" became center of intra-Shiite Division
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Iraq's impoverished oil hub became center of intra-Shiite division As profound social unrest over failing infrastructure and services in the southern Iraqi governorate of Basra continues, rising local anger has in recent […]
Amnesty: Iraqi Activists Persecuted and Freedom of Expression in Peril
From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Six years since Tishreen protests, activists persecuted and freedom of expression in peril Six years on from the nationwide protests in October 2019, referred to as Tishreen, Iraqi authorities continue to persecute […]
Iraq, Saudi Firms sign Electrical Industry Agreements
By John Lee. The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Prof. Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, oversaw the signing of partnership agreements between Iraqi private sector companies and their Saudi counterparts in the field of transformer and electrical equipment production. The signing took place during the Iraq Investment Forum, attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Iraq. According […]
First Kurdish-led Video Game presented at Gamescom
By John Lee. Kevir Entertainment, the first Kurdish-led video game studio, has presented its debut title at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany - the world's largest gaming convention. The Duhok-based studio, founded in 2023, developed its flagship game Operation Stutter after joining the inaugural Orange Corners KRI Accelerator in Erbil, where it refined its business model […]
Accessing Un-Banked Funds through the Iraq Stock Exchange
By Dr Thaer Mahmoud Rashid, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Opportunities for Enhancing Access to Hoarded Funds through the Iraq Stock Exchange A substantial proportion of Iraq's financial liquidity, estimated at nearly 20 […]