Int'l Chamber of Commerce (ICC) opens in Iraq
By John Lee. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has expanded its presence in Iraq with the official launch of ICC Iraq at ICC's Global Headquarters in Paris on Wednesday. Reflecting ICC's global reach, the new ICC national committee will promote ICC's mission in Iraq, boosting the voice of Iraqi business and chambers worldwide. The […]
Iraqi and Russian Ministers Discuss Industrial Cooperation
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Dr. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, met with Russian Minister of Trade and Industry, Anton Alikhanov, on the sidelines of the International Industrial Exhibition in Russia. Held annually since 2010, the International Industrial Exhibition is the main industrial, trade, and export platform in Russia. It is organised by […]
Doing Business in Iraq 2024 - a Tax and Legal Guide
By John Lee. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published "Doing Business in Iraq 2024 - a Tax and Legal Guide". The guide is intended to provide an introduction to the taxation and legal aspects of doing business in Iraq, particularly from the perspective of the items an inbound investor will have in mind. Click here to download […]
Iraqi, Turkiye "Relax Visa Requirements"
By John Lee. Iraq's Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral Relations and Legal Affairs, Omar Al-Barzanji, conducted a field visit to the consular section of the Iraqi Embassy in Ankara. During the visit, he reviewed the workflow, listened to the primary challenges faced by Iraqis residing in Turkiye, and discussed proposals to overcome these obstacles and […]
Iraq launches Digital Registration of Births
By John Lee. Iraq's Digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) for Birth Registration has been officially launched. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNICEF, this initiative marks a transformative shift from traditional paper-based systems to a robust digital platform, according to a press release. "The digital CRVS system aims to ensure […]
Amman Increases Exports to Iraq
By John Lee. The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI)'s exports to Iraq climbed by 9 percent in the first half of 2024. Total exports to Iraq were 440 million Jordanian dinars [USD 621 million], up from 403 million JD for the same period in 2023. This put Iraq in fourth place, behind India, the United […]
Iraq to establish Maritime Single Window for Major Ports
By John Lee. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has said that Iraq is embracing the move to digitalize its maritime sector, with plans to establish a maritime single window for the major ports of Umm Qasr (North and South). A team of IMO experts completed a mission to Basra (30 June - 4 July) to […]
Discussions on Saudi-Iraqi Business Development
By John Lee. The Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, Hassan Al-Huwaizi, has met in Riyadh with the Chairman of the Iraqi-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Sheikh Shaalan Al-Karim. According to a press release from the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the meeting explored investment and trade prospects and emphasized the importance of legislation that […]
Iraqi Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Russia
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways General Manager, Engineer Manaf Abdul Munim, announced today that direct flights between Iraq and Russia will resume on 16th July. According to a statement from Iraq's Ministry of Transport, this decision aligns with directives from the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, recognizing the route's importance for the Iraqi community […]
Can Turkey, Iraq manage Water Crisis without Syria?
By Barin Kayaoglu for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In managing water crisis, can Turkey and Iraq bridge gap without Syria? Turkey and Iraq need to bring Syria into the fold to resettle the historical water sharing problems […]
KDP leader raises hopes of new Baghdad-Erbil relationship
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KDP leader raises hopes of new Baghdad-Erbil relationship Prominent Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani has visited Baghdad for the first time in six years. During his two-day visit, Barzani attempted to commence a […]
CBI pushes for Regulation of E-Commerce in Iraq
By John Lee. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), chaired a meeting on the regulation of e-commerce in Iraq, with participation from relevant authorities. The meeting discussed controls and consumer protection measures, focusing on registration procedures and obtaining licenses for e-commerce activities. The committee defined service providers and established a […]