Sustainable Development of Food Industry in Iraq
UNIDO and Government of Japan Collaborate on Sustainable Development of the Food Industry by Building Iraqi Government Staff Capacity The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, conducted the second training workshop on food safety and quality. This workshop was a significant component of the project "Emergency […]
Asiacell reports Strong Growth in Revenue and EBITDA
By John Lee. Mobile phone service Asiacell has reported strong growth in revenue and EBITDA. In its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, parent company Ooredoo said: "Asiacell achieved very solid Revenue growth in H1 2023, with a YoY increase of 16%, reaching a total of QAR 2,024 million. This growth […]
The Significance of Iran-Iraq Energy Swaps
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: The significance of Iran-Iraq energy swaps Baghdad and Tehran earlier this month signed a deal to swap Iranian natural gas for Iraqi crude and fuel oil. If implemented, the July 17 accord […]
Golden Opportunity: Iraq to Benefit from Regional Calm?
By Hamzeh Hadad, for the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A golden opportunity: How Iraq can benefit from regional calm Following the recent thaw in relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iraq is strengthening […]
Yazidis appeal for Funds to Rebuild Sinjar
By Amberin Zaman for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Yazidis appeal to Baghdad for funds to rebuild their native Sinjar Iraq's Yazidi groups are pleasing for more financial assistance to rebuild Sinjar, which was decimated by the […]
The Fate of Iraq-US Relations under PM Sudani
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The fate of Iraq-US relations under PM Sudani Caught at the intersection of geopolitics and the goals of his domestic allies, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' Al-Sudani is in a difficult position. The […]
Iraq Gas Debts to be Collected "in Different Ways"
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran's oil sales are 'favorable' the country's oil minister said, adding that Iraq's gas debts to Iran will be collected in different ways. Javad Owji made the remarks while […]
Blunting the Militia Campaign Against Iraq's Christian Leaders
By Yaqoub Beth-Addai 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. Blunting the Militia Campaign Against Iraq's Christian Leaders A U.S.-sanctioned, Iran-backed militia leader aims to sideline the country's Chaldean Patriarch and take […]
Iraqi Dinar falls 17% against US Dollar
By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi dinar falls 17% against dollar amid US restrictions over Iran deals The current depreciation follows 14 Iraqi banks being barred from using the dollar amid a crackdown on […]
The Baghdad Job: Who was behind History's Biggest Bank Heist?
By Nicolas Pelham, for The Economist. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Baghdad job: who was behind history's biggest bank heist? Criminals stole $2.5 billion from Iraq's largest state bank in broad daylight. Nicolas Pelham follows their trail. Read the […]
Erbil Logistics Firm joins Project Cargo Network
By John Lee. Erbil-based freight forwarding and customs clearance company Almas Group Logistics has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN). Established in 2009, the company has three offices in Erbil, Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah. PCN provides access to a global network of agents who can handle shipments; it comprises more than 350 companies in 125 countries. […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 27th July 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 1,121.7 0.7% 23.2% RSISX USD Index 1,103.0 […]