WFP Iraq Country Brief, April 2026
WFP Iraq Country Brief, April 2026 (Reporting Period: February and March 2026) In Numbers 45,241 people assisted in February 2026 (53.6% female) 14,779 people assisted in March 2026 (58.7% female) USD 5.3M required in the next six months (April - September 2026) Key Highlights Iraq continues to face severe climate impacts, including salinization, desertification, reduced […]
Iraq Planning 21 Residential Cities
By John Lee. The Ministry of Construction and Housing has reportedly announced a comprehensive plan to extend infrastructure services to districts and sub-districts across Iraq, including the development of "more than 21" (sic) residential cities in various governorates. Nabil al-Saffar, spokesman for the ministry, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the plan covers […]
New Committee to Oversee Jordan-Iraq Transit Trade
By John Lee. A committee has been formed in Jordan to oversee and expedite transit trade, with a particular focus on goods destined for Iraq. According to Jordan's state-run Petra news agency, the committee will submit operational reports every three days on the movement of goods from the Port of Aqaba to their final destinations, and […]
124 Industrial Licences Granted Across Iraq in March
By John Lee. The General Directorate for Industrial Development (GDID), a division of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, issued 124 provisional licences for new industrial projects in March 2025. The licences covered multiple industrial sectors and were distributed across several governorates: Baghdad: 30 licences Basra: 18 licences Nineveh: 18 licences Anbar: 10 licences Kirkuk: […]
Three Car Manufacturing Plants for Kurdistan Region
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Three Car Manufacturing Plants to Be Established in Kurdistan Region The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is moving forward with plans to establish three automobile manufacturing projects in the region, in partnership with Chinese companies, […]
OPEC+ Agrees Production Adjustment for June
By John Lee. Seven OPEC+ member countries have agreed to implement a production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in June 2026, following a virtual meeting held on 3 May 2026. The seven countries involved are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, all of which had previously announced additional voluntary adjustments […]
Iraq Falls in World Press Freedom Index
By John Lee. Iraq has fallen in the World Press Freedom Index for 2026, ranking 162nd out of 180 countries, down seven places on last year. The result puts Iraq behind countries such as Cuba and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but ahead of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. First place went to Norway, with […]
Iraq-China Trade Gap Narrows
By John Lee. Iraq's trade surplus with China narrowed sharply in 2025, as imports from China rose while oil export revenues declined, according to data published by the Ministry of Trade. The figures, compiled by the ministry's Directorate of External Economic Relations, show that Iraqi imports from China rose by 7.5 percent to approximately $17.02 […]
KRG "Bans Cryptocurrency Trading"
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KRG Interior Ministry Bans Cryptocurrency Trading, Warns of Legal Action The Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Interior of the issued a directive on Sunday prohibiting citizens and commercial entities from engaging in digital currency transactions […]
Iraq Securities Comm 1st Govt Body to Adopt Electronic Signatures
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has become the first government body in Iraq to complete registration in the national electronic signature certification system, marking a significant step in the country's digital transformation agenda. The commission's chairman stated that the move aligns with government efforts to develop public services and strengthen electronic governance, […]
Top 10 Dinar Articles from April
The following were the ten most read dinar-related articles on Iraq Business News for the month of April: "Deleting the Zeros": What Iraq Actually Said, and What It Means for Your Investment You Bought Iraqi Dinars. Now What? What a New Iraqi PM means for Your Dinars Donald Trump and the "Great Iraqi Dinar Revaluation" […]
Conscription Plans Ignite Debate 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. Parliamentary push to bring back conscription ignites debate in Iraq Iraq's parliament has completed its first reading of a bill that would reintroduce mandatory conscription for men. Backed by Parliament Speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi, […]