German Trucks to be made in Iraq?
By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's Military Industrialization Authority (MIA), Mustafa Ati Hassan (pictured), reportedly met with representatives of the German companies MAN (part of the Volkswagen group) and Mercedes on Thursday. According to state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the meeting discussed the production of military and civilian trucks in Iraq. (Source: INA)
Saudi Export Trade Mission to Basra
By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) has organized a trade mission to Iraq under the banner "Made in Saudi Arabia." The mission, held in Basra, aligns with the authority's goal of promoting non-oil Saudi exports, diversifying income sources, and expanding into promising regional and international markets. 28 Saudi companies and 130 Iraqi […]
Associated Gas Project opened at Halfaya Oilfield
By John Lee. State-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) has reported the opening of the processing plant for associated gas at the Halfaya oilfield. It was opened on Friday by the Governor of Maysan, Ali Douai Lazem. The facility has a capacity of 300 million standered cubic feet [per day?], which will be used to power […]
Netherlands supports Land Reforms in Iraq
UN-Habitat receives generous support from the Government of the Netherlands to Initiate Policy Dialogue on the Land Legal Framework Reform and Secure Tenure Rights for Internally Displaced Iraqis The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) welcomes a contribution of USD 1.9 million from the Government of The Netherlands through the LAND-at-scale programme (http://rvo.nl/landatscale) to reform […]
Iraq as It Is
By Steven Simon and Adam Weinstein, for Foreign Affairs. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq as It Is America can help the country, despite Iranian influence. Click here to read the full article (subscription required).
How to Stop Iraqi Kurdistan's "Bleeding"
By Bilal Wahab 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. How to Stop Iraqi Kurdistan's "Bleeding" Federal pressure and disastrous internal missteps have brought the KRG to the brink, raising the need for more active […]
Lively debate at IBBC's well attended Cumberland Lodge retreat
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Lively debate at IBBC's well attended Cumberland Lodge retreat IBBC held its 11th Cumberland lodge retreat sessions on 25th -27th September, with 70 members and guests from Iraq and the UK. The sessions offered members access to experts, observers and officials from Iraq, the UK, and the Middle East, in open […]
Video: Iraq's Water Wars - Part 2
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Water Wars - Part 2 Part 2 of a People & Power investigation into Iraq's intensifying water crisis and how it's impacting rural communities: Click here to view.
KRG Launches Loan Scheme for Small Businesses
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)'s Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, has launched a new initiative that will provide commercial loans through private banks to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) looking to expand. Full statement from KRG: On Monday, September 25, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) unveiled Project […]
Basra Gas Company Achieves Record Export of Condensates
By John Lee. Iraq's Basra Gas Company (BGC) has exported a record shipment of 25,000 tons of condensates, the largest shipment ever exported by the company. Andrew Weir, CEO of BGC, said the shipment was a "major achievement that will boost export rates and enhance Iraq's financial revenues." "Iraq has the potential to be a […]
Video: Iraq's Water Wars - Part 1
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Water Wars - Part 1 People & Power investigates Iraq's intensifying water crisis and how it is impacting the country's rural communities: Click here to view.
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 28th September 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 1,413.7 0.01% 55.3% RSISX USD Index 1,390.0 […]