Identity Politics on the Rise in Iraq
By Feyzullah Tuna Aygun, for the London School of Economics (LSE) Middle East Centre. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Identity Politics on the Rise in Iraq Iraq's diverse social composition has increased its cultural richness, but has also paved the way […]
Iraq scores "Fairly Low" in Oil Business Transparency
From the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq scores 55.5 points in EITI implementation The EITI Board concluded that Iraq has achieved a score of 55.5 points (fairly low) in EITI implementation. The country has shown […]
Iraq's Oil Ministry Signs MoU with American University
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American University on Monday to enhance cooperation in training and education. According to Bassem Mohammed Khudair, Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs, the agreement will support the Ministry's strategy for developing technical, engineering, and administrative personnel to ensure optimal management of […]
Uganda Plans Consulate in Iraq
By John Lee. Uganda is reportedly considering establishing a consulate in Iraq to better support its growing migrant workforce, which was estimated at 20,000 six years ago. According to New Vision, officials from Uganda's embassy in Tehran, led by Chargé D'Affaires Oscar Edule, reaffirmed this need during a session with Uganda's Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 27th March 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Note: ISX will be closed starting from Mar. 30, 2025 (Sunday) to Apr. 3, 2025 (Thursday) due to the religious holiday of Eid Al-Fitr. […]
Iraq Signs Strategic Agreement with BP for Kirkuk Oil Fields
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, oversaw the signing of a major agreement between the Iraqi Ministry of Oil and BP for the development and production of four key oil fields in Kirkuk. The contract covers the Kirkuk field (Baba and Avana domes), Bai Hassan, Jambur, and Khabbaz. The signing ceremony on […]
Iraq's Finance Minister Discusses Cooperation with GIZ
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami Mohammed, met with a representative from the German Agency for International Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ) on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in financial and technical sectors. The discussions focused on supporting development projects, achieving sustainable growth, and exchanging expertise to improve financial […]
Trump 2.0 and Iraq's Dollar Accounts at the Fed
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) Iraq Fund, for the London School of Economics (LSE) Middle East Centre. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Empire Strikes Back: Trump 2.0 and Iraq's Dollar Accounts at the Federal Reserve […]
Rebuilding Resilience: A New Vision for Iraq's Displacement Crisis
By Sameedha Mahajan, Architect and Urban Designer. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Introduction For decades, Iraq has been grappling with conflict, political instability, and economic hardship. Millions have been displaced due to violence, wars, and terrorism, particularly in regions like Mosul […]
Survey: "Trump to Revalue Dinar in first 100 Days"
By John Lee. Back in January, Iraq Business News ran an online survey asking opinions on a revaluation of the Iraqi dinar following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. This survey did not pretend to be scientific, as respondents were self-selecting, leading to a high risk of sampling bias, but it served to show […]
Chinese Firm Wins Iraqi Seawater Pipeline Contract
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the award of Tender No. CSSP-ITT-06 from Basra Oil Company (BOC) to China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd. (CPPE). The project involves the construction of a seawater pipeline, as part of the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP). The contract will be executed over 54 months, including […]
Iraq to Open 150 Hypermarkets Under Five-Year Plan
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has reportedly announced plans to open 150 hypermarkets across Baghdad and the provinces as part of a five-year strategy. Lama Hashem Al-Moussawi, Director General of the General Company for Food Trade at the Ministry, told state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that 23 locations will be opened in 2025, […]