Mike Waltz: Investment Coordinator should facilitate US Business in Iraq
By John Lee. US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz held a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Sunday, reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Baghdad. Mr. Waltz extended Ramadan greetings and expressed concern over recent flooding in Baghdad. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, with Prime Minister Al-Sudani outlining his government's […]
Iraq to Deploy Environmental Pollution Sensors Nationwide
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has approved measures to activate environmental pollution monitoring sensors in meteorological stations across the country, according to Dr. Salman Al-Bahadli, Director General of the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismology. This initiative follows continuous support from Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, who highlighted the importance of […]
Indian Company to supply Iraq with Transformers
By John Lee. Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd (TARIL) has announced that it has won a contract to supply Iraq's Al Sabha Group with electrical transformers. The contract value was not stated, but combined with another contract to supply an Australian company, the total value is 78 Crore Rupees [$8.9 million]. (Source: TARIL)
Retirement Clause "puts Future of Iraq's PMU in Question"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Contentious retirement clause puts future of Iraq's PMU in question The Iraqi parliament's protracted debate over amendments to legislation regulating the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) may be nearing its end. Reports suggest that […]
Repatriation of 'IS families' "presents Opportunities, Risks for Iraq"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Stepped-up repatriation of 'IS families' presents opportunities, risks for Iraq More than seven years after Baghdad's declaration of victory over the Islamic State group (IS), tens of thousands of women and children-including family members […]
Iraqi Airways Advances Towards Lifting EU Aviation Ban
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements as part of ongoing efforts to lift the European airspace ban on Iraqi Airways. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, Iraqi Airways is working towards obtaining the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) […]
WHO Contribution in Iraq: Evaluation Report
The Republic of Iraq is a middle-income country recovering from decades of socio-political upheaval, from a humanitarian crisis that peaked around 2017 with millions of internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees living in camps and from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the current transition towards long-term development and the pending arrival of a […]
Iraq, Finland Discuss Strengthening Economic and Investment Ties
By John Lee. Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Undersecretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry for Bilateral Relations, met in Helsinki with Jarno Syrjälä, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade of Finland, to discuss ways to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Bahr Aluloom highlighted Iraq's economic progress, emphasizing security stability […]
Iraqis Fear That Trump's America Will Depart Once and For All
By David Schenker for The National Interest. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqis Fear That Trump's America Will Depart Once and For All Baghdad has good reason to be concerned about the trajectory of the U.S.-Iraq relationship. Click here to read […]
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Iraq stokes Public Backlash
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Foot-and-mouth disease in Iraq stokes public backlash, blame game Iraqi authorities are facing mounting public anger amid a new outbreak of the devastating foot-and-mouth disease. The full article can be viewed here (registration […]
Petrel Resources Raises £250,000 for Iraq Oil Projects
By John Lee. Irish-based Petrel Resources Plc (LON: PET) has raised £250,000 through a share placement managed by Novum Securities. The placement represents a 45% discount to the closing price on 5 March 2025. According to a statement from the company, the funds will provide additional working capital, supporting Petrel's efforts to secure new oil and […]
IBBC Report "Is Iraq Business Ready?" Now Available in Arabic
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Now Available in Arabic: Professor Frank Gunter's Report "Is Iraq Business Ready?" The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is pleased to announce the release of the Arabic version of Professor Frank Gunter's report, which was presented at the IBBC Baghdad Conference on 17 February 2025. Titled "Is Iraq […]