Iraq Reduces Foreign Debt Liabilities
By John Lee. Iraq's state-owned Rafidain Bank has announced that it has "completed" 87 percent of its foreign debt obligations through high-level legal and financial negotiations, significantly reducing the country's external liabilities. As part of Iraq's adherence to the Paris Club Agreement and with direct Cabinet approval, the bank concluded major settlements with Dutch and […]
Saudi Company discusses Petrochemical Partnership in Basra
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, chaired a meeting at the Ministry's headquarters to explore a potential partnership agreement with Saudi company Ajyal for the establishment of a petrochemical complex in Basra. The proposed complex would be built on the site of the State Company for Petrochemical Industries in […]
Turkish and Lebanese Companies to build new Tigris Bridge
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Wednesday launched the construction of Al-Kriat [Al-Kari'a] Bridge over the Tigris River as part of the Baghdad reconstruction campaign, specifically targeting the revitalisation of the holy city of Kadhimiya. The work will be carried out by Turkish company HSY Yapi Insaat and Lebanon's Khatib & Alami. […]
Iraq to Negotiate Tax Agreements with China, Qatar, and Czech Republic
By John Lee. As part of its external relations and financial coordination strategy, Iraq's Cabinet has authorised the Minister of Finance, or a delegated representative, to negotiate and sign draft agreements aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion with China, Qatar, and the Czech Republic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will prepare the […]
Cabinet Approves Baghdad British International School
By John Lee. Iraq's Cabinet has approved a decision allowing the Ministry of Education to grant a founding licence to the private-sector Baghdad British International School, in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines. The approval is conditional upon the school fulfilling all foundational requirements. The Ministry of Education has also been instructed to finalise […]
PPP Contracts to Develop Starch and Soap Factories in Iraq
By John Lee. The General Company for Food Products, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed two public-private partnership agreements to rehabilitate and develop its starch and dextrin factory in Babil province and the Al-Ameen soap and detergents factory. According to Director General Eng. Haider Shwia Mazal, these partnerships aim to modernise […]
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Iraq to Launch New Colleges for AI and Digital Excellence
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the establishment of two new colleges at the University of Baghdad: the College of Excellence and the College of Artificial Intelligence, with operations set to begin in the 2025/2026 academic year. The initiative was ordered by Higher Education Minister Dr. Naeem […]
Iraq and Czech Republic discuss Investment Protection Agreement
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission of Iraq has announced the start of the third round of discussions on the draft Agreement for the Encouragement and Protection of Investments between Iraq and the Czech Republic. The meetings, held in Prague on 22-23 July, follow the recent visit by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani to […]
Iraq Sets Conditions for Reopening Applications for Bismayah Housing Units
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has reportedly announced that applications for housing units in the Bismayah Residential Project will reopen only after the resumption of work by South Korea's Hanwha Engineering & Construction, the company contracted to complete an additional 70,000 housing units under a new phase of the project. NIC spokesperson […]
OPEC SG to Attend Baghdad International Energy Forum
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has announced that the upcoming Baghdad International Energy Forum will feature high-level participation, including a keynote address by OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais. The event is scheduled to take place in Baghdad on 6-7 September. Senior energy ministers from friendly and partner nations, top government officials, and […]
Atlantic Council announces New Head of Iraq Initiative
From the Atlantic Council: The Atlantic Council announced that Victoria J. Taylor, former deputy assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran, will be the new director of the Iraq Initiative within its Middle East Programs. Taylor brings a distinguished background as a national security leader with over two decades of experience in the Middle […]