Kadhimi 'Eyes Political Party' amid Shifting Sands in Iraq
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside story: Kadhimi 'eyes political party' amid shifting sands in Iraq Former prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi's recent return to Iraq, after more than two years of self-imposed exile, has reignited speculation about his […]
Tigris at Risk: Pollution Threatens Iraq's Lifeline, Public Health
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Tigris River at Risk: Pollution Threatens Iraq's Lifeline, Public Health The visual transformation of the river is already apparent. Once known for its shimmering blue waters, the Tigris has taken on a murky hue, […]
Landmines cast a Long Shadow over Iraq
From the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Landmines and explosive remnants cast a long shadow over Iraq amid recovery efforts Landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contaminate an estimated 2,100 km² of […]
Trump Hits Iraq with New Tariffs
By John Lee. The United States will apply an additional duty rate of 39 percent to imports from Iraq, as part of President Trump's wide-ranging new tariff regime announced on Wednesday. The new rate, which comes into effect on Saturday, 5th April, does not apply to imports of oil, gas and refined products, according to […]
Dana Gas Increases Investment in Kurdistan Fields
By John Lee. Dana Gas has announced accelerated development at Kurdistan's Khor Mor and Chemchemal fields. Full statement from Dana Gas Dana Gas, the Middle East's leading publicly listed regional natural gas company, and its partner Crescent Petroleum, the oldest private oil & gas company in the Middle East, together with their partners in the […]
Iraq's Interior Minister meets IBBC members in UK Parliament
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq's minister for interior Mr Abdul Amir Al- Shammari meets IBBC members in UK Parliament An official visit to the UK by Iraq's Minster of Interior - Mr Abdul Amir Al-Shammari (General). The Minister had a range of meetings with UK Government. The IBBC President Baroness Nicholson joined […]
DNO Annual Report 2024
By John Lee. DNO has issued its Annual Report for 2024. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Source: DNO)
Iraq wrestles with US pressure over Iran-backed Militias
By Bridget Toomey, for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq wrestles with US pressure over Iran-backed militias The US is reportedly applying pressure on the Iraqi government and Iran to disband Iraq's pro-Iranian militias. […]
Iraq Signs Contract for New Economic City
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has signed the Task Order for Phase One of developing the Al-Tayeb Specialised Economic Service Zone in Maysan Province, positioning it as Iraq's first integrated economic city. Key Developments: NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyah stated that Al-Tayeb Economic City will attract global investors across agriculture, industry, […]
Video: Money Moves interviews Mohammed Khudairi
From Money Moves. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In this episode of Money Moves, Muhammed Mekki sits down with Mohammed Khudairi, an Iraqi-American entrepreneur and investor who's helping rebuild Iraq, one business at a time. Mohammed's family company, Khudairi Group, has […]
An Economic Perspective on Supporting Iraqi Industrial Projects
By Dr. Ali Abdul Rahim Al-Aboudi, College of Political Science, Al-Nahrain University, for the Al-Bayan Center for Planning and Studies. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. An Economic Perspective on the Feasibility of Supporting Iraqi Industrial Projects According to the Mechanisms and […]
UN-Habitat, Japan Expand Efforts to Support Returnees
By John Lee. The Government of Japan and UN-Habitat have expanded their joint efforts to support returnees and vulnerable communities in Northern Iraq, in coordination with the Government of Iraq. A new Japanese contribution to the Japan Village Project in Mosul will provide 24 additional social housing units, increasing the total capacity to 500 returnees […]