Basra-Ceyhan Pipeline Proposal Back Under Consideration
By John Lee. A proposed pipeline linking southern Iraq's oil fields to the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean has re-emerged as a strategic option for diversifying Iraq's export routes, according to analysis published by the Centre for Trade and Economic Studies (TREC). The proposal has gained renewed attention following remarks by the Executive […]
Iraqi Airways Routes Resume in Full from May
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to resume its full international and regional route network from the beginning of May, following a suspension caused by the regional conflict and the closure of Iraqi airspace. The Ministry of Transport announced that Iraqi Airways has already restored daily services to a number of destinations, operating one flight […]
AI Strategy Meeting at Iraq's Ministry of Planning
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held an expanded meeting to discuss the country's artificial intelligence strategy, focusing on the development of measurable and achievable objectives aligned with Iraq's capabilities and ambitions in the field. Key topics included: Refining the strategy's goals to meet Ministry of Planning standards Mechanisms for establishing a sovereign […]
Kurdistan Region's Largest Cancer Hospital to Open in Erbil
By John Lee. A specialised cancer hospital, described as the first and largest of its kind in the Kurdistan Region and across Iraq, is under construction in Erbil. The facility will be built on 30,000 square metres and will include: Five floors 200 beds Advanced medical equipment to cover all patient needs on-site The project […]
60km Rail Rehabilitation on Ramadi Line
By John Lee. The third phase of rehabilitation works on the Ramadi railway line has reached Hit train station, covering a distance of 60 kilometres. Works have included the rehabilitation and maintenance of tracks, bridges, and culverts. The Director-General of Iraqi Railways, Dr Maki Jabir Nasser, said that rehabilitation of the full main line through […]
One Year of TIR System Operations in Iraq
By John Lee. The General Company for Land Transport (GCLT) has marked one year since the launch of the International Road Transport (TIR) system in Iraq, which came into operation in April 2025. According to the company's director-general, Mortada Karim Al-Shahmani, approximately 2,000 transit operations have been completed across Iraqi territory during the first year. […]
Beverly Hills Mansion Subject to Forfeiture in Iraq Bribery Case
By John Lee. The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize a Beverly Hills mansion allegedly purchased with the proceeds from a scheme to defraud the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The complaint alleges that a defence contractor obtained more than $700 million from DLA for fuel deliveries to U.S. forces […]
Kittleson Thanks those who worked for her Release
By John Lee. American journalist Shelly Kittleson has expressed her gratitude to those who worked for her release, after she was taken hostage by an armed faction in Baghdad earlier this month. Ms Kittleson was released on 7th April. Full statement from Shelly Kittleson: I am and will always be incredibly grateful to those who […]
Progress Assessed at BP-Led Kirkuk Project
By John Lee. Progress on the Kirkuk oil field development project has been reviewed during a meeting of the joint management committee overseeing the initiative. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Oil Minister for Upstream Affairs Bassem Mohammed Khudhair, covered ongoing work on the project, which is being implemented by BP. The development, considered a major […]
Public-Private Coordination Targets Expansion of Cement Production
By John Lee. Measures to support Iraq's cement industry and enhance self-sufficiency have been discussed at a meeting between the Ministry of Industry and Minerals and private sector operators. The meeting, chaired by Industry Minister Khaled Battal Al-Najm, brought together representatives of clinker grinding plants and cement producers, alongside officials from the State Company for […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 23rd April 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,767.6 0.4% 8.2% USD-RSISX 2,721.3 0.4% 8.2% […]
Temporary Opening of Iraq's Longest Bridge
By John Lee. A temporary opening has been announced for the Hamrin concrete bridge in Diyala province, following completion of 90 percent of construction works. According to the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Works, the decision was taken to facilitate movement after rising water levels in the nearby lake caused damage to an […]