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 […]
HRW: Damage to Kurdistan Oil Fields Puts Rights at Risk
From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Damage to Kurdistan Region Oil Fields Puts Rights at Risk Drone strikes on five oil fields in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) by unknown groups between July 14 and […]
Iraqi Dinar Prospects: Reality Check After Six Months of Trump
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Dinar Prospects: Reality Check After Six Months of Trump Six months into Donald Trump's return to the presidency, the Iraqi dinar finds itself at a crossroads between economic fundamentals and persistent speculation. […]
Iraqi Drilling Company to Spend $172m on New Equipment
By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) is set to expand its operations following a high-level meeting chaired by Bassem Mohammed Khudair, Deputy Minister of Oil for Upstream Affairs, at the company's headquarters. The session was held in line with directives from Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul […]
Sanofi Discusses Collaboration on Biotech and Pharma in Iraq
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Health has held high-level discussions with a delegation from French pharmaceutical company Sanofi, aimed at strengthening collaboration on biopharmaceutical development, healthcare capacity-building, and policy modernisation. The meeting was chaired by Health Minister Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, who welcomed Sanofi's delegation led by Dr. Rami Nassar. The minister emphasised […]
Successful Mangrove Cultivation on Shatt al-Arab Coast
By John Lee. The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the successful cultivation of mangrove trees along the Shatt al-Arab coastline in the Ras al-Bisha area of Basra province. The initiative, led by the Basra Directorate of Agriculture, was fully supported by the Ministry, which facilitated all necessary requirements for its implementation. Dr. Lubna Ali, Head […]