Partnership to Rehabilitate Detergents and Cosmetics Lines
By John Lee. The State Company for Food Products, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed a partnership contract to rehabilitate and operate several production lines at the Al-Maamoun Factory, as part of its plan to modernise operations and strengthen its presence in the local market. Director General Eng. Haider Shwea said […]
Contract Awarded for Date Palm Value Chain Project
By John Lee. Chroo Company for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Date Palm Value Chain Project." Contract value is stated as $64,520.71. (Source: UNGM)
Chinese Oil Firm sees Iraq as its 'Core Market'
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Chinese oil firm sees Iraq as its 'core market' A subsidiary of the Chinese state-owned ZhenHua Oil said on Sunday that Iraq is its "core market" and pledged to expand investments in the country's […]
Can Partial Crackdown on Militia Weaken Iran's Proxies?
By Akeel Abbas for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq's partial crackdown on a powerful militia weaken Iran's proxies? The Iraqi government's unprecedented accusation that the US-designated Kataib Hezbollah (KH) carried out a deadly armed attack […]
Video: Our Honest Review of Iraq as British Tourists
By John Lee. A British couple have posted a video about their experiences visiting Iraq as tourists; they were very impressed by the hospitality and friendliness of the people, and the quality of the wonderful Iraqi food. Click here to view the video on YouTube. (Source: Bevetravels)
Iraq's Verdict on America, Britain, and Iran After 2003
By Dr. Layth Mahdi. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Verdict on America, Britain, and Iran After 2003 Two decades after the U.S.-led invasion, Iraqis remain sceptical of the promises made in 2003. Operation Iraqi Freedom toppled Saddam Hussein but left […]
Iraq's 2025 Election: A Recalibration of Power
By Yasir Kuoti and Ali Taher al-Hamoud for War on the Rocks. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's 2025 Election: A Recalibration of Power, Not a Rupture of the Status Quo The air in Iraq is thick these days with political […]
New Report on "Actors of Protection" in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Kingdom has issued a new report on "actors of protection" in Iraq. The country policy and information note (CPIN) provides country-specific information on who might provide protection or cause harm within a particular country, including state and non-state actors. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive […]
Iraq Launches E-Authentication Service at Foreign Ministry
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein inaugurated on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, the new 'Tasheel' service for the electronic authentication of documents through secure mail at the Ministry's Consular Department. The launch was attended by Consular Department Director Dr. Falah Abdul Hassan and representatives from the Ministry of Communications. Minister […]
Iraq's Oil Minister Meets World Bank Director
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, has met with the World Bank's Director on the sidelines of the Gastech exhibition and conference. The discussions covered issues related to oil and the wider economy. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister for Gas Affairs, […]
IBBC hosts Governor of Nineveh and leading commentators at Cumberland Lodge
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC hosts Governor of Ninevah and leading commentators at Cumberland Lodge IBBCs annual member retreat at Cumberland Lodge, saw a full house of members and international commentators on Iraq, discuss Middle East geopolitics, Iraq's internal dynamics and an illuminating talk from the Governor of Ninevah province under Chatham […]
KOICA Hosts Iraq Knowledge Sharing Conference
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has successfully organized the Iraq Knowledge Sharing Conference 2025 at the Ministry of Planning in Baghdad, with the participation of Iraqi government representatives, experts, and alumni of training programs in Korea. The conference aimed to strengthen the exchange of expertise and knowledge gained in Korea and apply it to […]



