UNDP Contract for IT Equipment in Umm Qasr
By John Lee. Twister for General Trading (sic) has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Supply and Installation of IT Equipment to UM Qasr [Umm Qasr], Basra Port Unit, Basra Governorate - Iraq for UNODC." Ref: 10525132. Contract value is stated as $40,072.58. (Source: UNGM)
"Baghdad's Authority in Question" after US Journalist Kidnapped
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Baghdad's authority in question after US journalist's capture and release Seen by observers as an acute security failure, the abduction of Shelly Kittleson has also complicated already fraught relations between Iraq and the […]
President Rashid Announces Withdrawal from Second-Term Bid
From the Office of the Iraqi President: President Rashid Announces Withdrawal from Second-Term Bid, Citing Need to Preserve National Unity Baghdad, April 11, 2026 -- President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid addressed the Iraqi people, announcing his decision to withdraw from seeking a second term as President of the Republic. In his address, President Rashid said, […]
Ministry of Trade Clamps Down on Unauthorised Exhibitions
By John Lee. The General Company for Iraqi Exhibitions and Commercial Services has emphasised that it is the sole authorised body responsible for granting approvals for exhibitions in Iraq, calling on organisers to coordinate in advance to ensure compliance. The company, which is part of the Ministry of Trade, warned that all exhibition organisers must comply […]
Iraq at Another Crossroads with Iran-Backed Militias, and Washington
By David Schenker 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. Iraq Is at Another Crossroads with Iran-Backed Militias -- and Washington Although U.S. officials should keep pushing Baghdad to move against these groups, the Iran […]
The Iran War "Is Exposing Iraq's Weaknesses"
By Steven Simon and Adam Weinstein, for Foreign Policy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iran War Is Exposing Iraq's Weaknesses Baghdad doesn't control much of its own territory. Click here to read the full article (subscription required).
Basra Oil Delivered to Kirkuk for Export via Turkey
By John Lee. The North Oil Company (NOC) has reportedly received the first shipment of crude oil from Basra at its K1 station in Kirkuk, following rehabilitation works and an increase in operational capacity. The delivery marks the start of crude transfers by tanker trucks from southern Iraq to the north, with unloading operations beginning immediately […]
New Companies Added to Iraq's OTC Trading Market
By John Lee. The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has approved the listing, deposit, and trading of shares for five companies on the over-the-counter (OTC) platform. The decision was taken during the Commission's third session held on 7th April 2026. The companies admitted to the OTC platform are: Al-Yam Al-Azraq General Trading Company Asia Gate Insurance Company […]
Iraq Enters Top 10 Markets for Free VPN Usage
By John Lee. Proton VPN has reported a sharp increase in usage in Iraq, with free signups rising by more than 1,200 percent following a disruption to Telegram services. According to General Manager David Peterson, via X, the spike in registrations on 4th April was linked to a local outage or possible restriction affecting the […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 9th 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 2,759.2 4.6% 7.9% USD-RSISX 2,713.0 4.6% 7.9% […]
New Funding Approved Under Iraq Reconstruction Programme
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has approved annual allocations of IQD 100 billion (USD 76.3 million) for each province covered by the Reconstruction Fund for the Most Impoverished Areas. The funding applies to five provinces: Basra Babil Diwaniyah Muthanna Najaf The allocations form part of ongoing efforts to support development and improve economic conditions […]
Solar Energy and Green Projects Approved Across Iraq
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has directed provincial authorities to monitor market prices and prevent hoarding, alongside approving a series of development, energy, and administrative measures. The decisions were taken during a meeting of the Higher Committee for Coordination between Provinces, chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The Prime Minister instructed governors to […]