Leveraging Iran's Defeat to Strengthen US-Iraq Security Relations
By Michael Knights, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Leveraging Iran's Defeat to Strengthen U.S.-Iraq Security Relations Tehran's Iraqi proxies mostly sat out the twelve-day war, but this pragmatic restraint will not forestall growing […]
KHRW Wins UNDP Contract in Kirkuk
By John Lee. Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (KHRW) has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Technical and on-the-job solar system training to the University of Kirkuk's students in Kirkuk city." Contract value is stated as $352,976.41. (Source: UNGM)
New Wastewater Treatment Projects in Najaf
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has inaugurated the second phase of the wastewater treatment plant in Najaf, which now provides an additional 100,000 cubic metres per day of treatment capacity. He also launched implementation works for the Al-Nidaa district sewage project and the third phase of the Najaf treatment plant, which will […]
Judicial Drama "Puts Spotlight on Future of Top Iraqi Court"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Judicial drama puts spotlight on future of top Iraqi court The dust is settling after an unprecedented crisis in Iraq's Federal Supreme Court. Barely two weeks ago, nine judges submitted their resignations, paralyzing […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 10th July 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 2,292.8 2.2% 1.9% RSISX USD Index […]
Tabaqchali: Ten-Year Anniversary & a First Visit to Iraq
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "Ten-year Anniversary & a First Visit to Iraq" The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was down 4.8% for […]
Iraqi Regulations: Essential Insights for Foreign Businesses in Iraq
From IDG Security: How Do Local Regulations Affect Foreign and Local Businesses Differently in Iraq? Iraq presents a unique and complex environment for businesses, with its blend of immense economic opportunities and intricate regulatory challenges. For foreign investors, understanding how local regulations impact both foreign and local businesses is crucial to navigating this dynamic market. […]
IMF issues Iraq Report: Forecasts Growth of 3.1%
By John Lee. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Iraq's economy is facing considerable headwinds, with non-oil sector growth slowing from 13.8 percent in 2023 to an estimated 2.5 percent in 2024, impacted by reduced public investment, a weaker trade balance, and financing constraints that led to the accumulation of arrears. Real GDP […]
Iraq Launches Najaf Refinery Expansion Project
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the expansion of the Najaf [Al-Ashraf] refinery, a strategic project that will increase refining capacity by 70,000 barrels per day. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, marks the start of execution works for the project, which forms part of the government's broader […]
Iraqi Air Traffic Rises Sharply in June
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has released air traffic statistics for June, highlighting a notable increase in civil aviation activity across Iraq's airports. According to the General Company for Air Navigation Services, Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) recorded the highest volume of arriving and departing flights. In total, 10,812 transit flights crossed Iraqi airspace […]
Najaf Wastewater Treatment Plant Completed
By John Lee. The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Municipalities has announced the completion of the Najaf Wastewater Treatment Plant project, supervised by its General Directorate of Sewerage. Constructed on a 100-dunum site, the facility has a design capacity of 100,000 cubic metres per day. It is expected to significantly reduce pollution levels in the […]
IMF Comments on Iraqi Dinar Exchange Rate
By John Lee. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement on Wednesday (9th July) following the conclusion of its Article IV consultation with Iraq. It projects an average exchange rate (dinar per US$) in each of 2025 and 2026 of 1300, the same as for 2024, adding: "The CBI [Central […]