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 […]
Central Bank of Iraq Launches Digital Payment Campaign
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI)'s Basra branch has launched the campaign "Your Transport is Easier ... with Easier Payment" in cooperation with electronic payment companies operating in the province. The initiative is part of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029. The campaign aims to deploy point-of-sale (POS) devices in public transport […]
Shanghai Electric discusses Iraq Power Projects
By John Lee. The Ministry of Electricity's Undersecretary for Production Affairs, Eng. Mohammed Nema Al-Tufaily, chaired a key meeting with Shanghai Electric to set firm timelines for the execution and completion of combined-cycle projects and rehabilitation of power stations. The talks, attended by senior ministry officials and regional power company directors, focused on government-mandated programmes […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 2nd October 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 2,385.5 0.6% 6.0% RSISX USD Index […]
BP signs Contract to Develop Kirkuk Oilfields and Gas Facilities
By John Lee. Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani has overseen the activation of a major development contract for four Kirkuk oilfields and the rehabilitation of gas facilities. The agreement was signed between North Oil Company (NOC), North Gas Company (NGC), and BP. The contract covers the Kirkuk (Baba and Avana domes), Jambur, Bai Hassan, and […]
New Property Development Regs to Boost Iraqi Housing Sector
By John Lee. The Board of Directors of the Industrial Cities Authority, chaired by Minister of Industry and Minerals Prof. Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, has approved new regulations for real estate developers under its investment model. These regulations are described as the first of their kind in Iraq, establishing what they describe as clear standards […]
Iraq "to Increase Oil Production to 5.5m bpd"
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq reveals plan to increase oil production to 5.5 million Iraq aims to increase its daily oil production from 4.4 million barrels to 5.5 million barrels by the end of this year, Oil Minister […]