Real Madrid introduces Educational Programme in Iraq
Real Madrid Foundation travelled to Baghdad to present the Educational Football Program developed in collaboration with the Nabaa Al-Salman Group, which will be launched in Iraq from this season onwards. The Minister of Youth and Sport, Ahmed Al-Mubarqa; joined by the representative of the Prime Minister of Iraq, Khalid Qubayyan; and the president of the […]
Addressing Iraq's Desert Locust Challenge
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in partnership with the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region (CRC) and the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, launched a desert locust management training programme to ensure a rapid and effective response to locust outbreaks. Desert locusts, known as one of the […]
Turkey Extends Mandate for Military Ops in Iraq
By Ezgi Akin for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Turkey extends mandate for military operations in Syria, Iraq The Turkish parliament's extension of the mandate for another two years comes amid rising tensions between Turkey and the United […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 19th October 2023). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 1,435.2 3.6% 57.7% RSISX USD Index 1,411.2 […]
Iraq Grants 5G Mobile Licence
By John Lee. The Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, presided over the forty-second regular session of the Cabinet on Tuesday. At the meeting, the Cabinet agreed that the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) will grant an exclusive three-year national license for 5G mobile technology to the Al-Salam State Company, a subsidiary of the Ministry […]
KRG PM meets Kurdistan Region Investors
On the 17th of October 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) convened a meeting with a group of investors from the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani underscored the KRG's steadfast commitment to advancing the investment sector. He highlighted the cabinet's ongoing efforts to facilitate projects for both local and foreign […]
Dutch Horticultural Mission visits Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. From September 17 to 21, 2023, Veteffect, RVO and the Dutch Consulate General-agricultural team organized a Horticultural Orientation Mission to the Kurdistan region of Iraq (KRI). Because of urbanization and climate change, protected horticulture offers attractive opportunities for business, food security and jobs in KRI. According to a statement just issued from […]
Addressing Iraq's Environmental Challenges: Population Growth
By Khaled Sulaiman for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Addressing Iraq's Environmental Challenges: Population Growth Solving Iraq's demographic crisis will require immediate and comprehensive action at both the state and individual level. Without these […]
New Alliance of Entrepreneurship-Focused Institutions in Iraq
The Iraqi Riyada Network for Access, Development, and Advancement (IRADA Network) was launched recently in Baghdad. It is the creation of a consortium of prominent institutions specializing in business development and entrepreneurship, including the RWANGA Foundation in Iraqi Kurdistan, Qaf Lab in Mosul, and Tafa3ul Hub from Basra. Institutions From Baghdad include Computiq, The Station, […]
Progress on Customs Automation in Iraq
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has presided over a meeting to monitor the progress of customs automation and network integration. The meeting included representatives from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). During the meeting, detailed reports on the first phase of implementing the global system for customs automation and […]
New Bank joins KRG's MyAccount Initiative
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced that BBAC Bank has joined the 'My Account' financial inclusion initiative, increasing the total number of participating banks to four: Ashur, BBAC, Cihan, and Region Trade Bank (RTB). It said this is part of ongoing efforts to expand the initiative and provide citizens with more […]
Coded Militia Language Aims to Signal Escalation
By Hamdi Malik, Crispin Smith and Michael Knights, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Coded Militia Language Aims to Signal Escalation The Iraqi "resistance" is using language that previously presaged attacks on U.S. targets, […]