New MoU on Training and Consulting in Iraq
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 'Bayt Al-Hikmah (House of Wisdom) for Training and Human Development' to jointly cooperate in the fields of training and consulting in Iraq. The Memorandum was signed by TAG.Global Iraq Office Executive Director, Mr. Hamza Arabiyat, and CEO of Iraq's Bayt Al-Hikma, Mr. Hisham […]
Iraq's Interlinked Drought and Climate Crises
A dry horizon: Iraq's interlinked drought and climate crises In 2022, Iraq witnessed a second consecutive year of drought and record low levels of rainfall across the country. Drought conditions are exacerbated by the broader impacts of climate change as Iraq remains one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to rising temperatures, decreased […]
IBBC Conference: Iraq - Identifying Business Opportunities
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC focused on 'Iraq - Identifying Business Opportunities' in Dubai conference 10 & 11 November 2022 After a year it now appears, the Iraqi government is forming led by PM designate Mr Mohammed Al Sudani under President Abdul Latif Rashid. There are significant implications for this development […]
How Much Influence Does Iran Have in Iraq?
By Kali Robinson, for the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Much Influence Does Iran Have in Iraq? Iran has built considerable political clout in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. Its wide […]
Video: Iraq Probes Theft of $2.5bn from Finance Ministry
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 new prime minister is facing pressure to deal with a scandal less than a week into his term. The finance ministry says $2.5 billion has been stolen from one of its accounts. […]
Sustainable Agriculture Forum held in Babylon
Sustainable Agriculture forum held in Babylon to celebrate World Food Day Under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, the World Food Day was celebrated jointly with FAO Iraq at Al-Mustaqbal University College in Babel Governorate as part of the Future Forum for Sustainable Agriculture event with the slogan "Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development, the Way […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 20th October 2022). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD945 (+1.4%) / $831 (+2.1%) (weekly change) (+2.9% and +3.2% YTD change, respectively). The weekly trading volume was […]
New Iraqi President takes office; Govt Expected Next Week
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. New Iraqi president takes office, government expected next week Iraq's new president commenced his duties, and the designated prime minister will form his Cabinet next week. Click here to […]
CPECC Wins $386m Contract at Rumaila
By John Lee. China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp (CPECC) has reportedly signed a contract for the design, procurement, construction and testing of new crude oil processing facilities at Iraq's giant Rumaila oilfield. According to a report from the China International Contractors Association, the facility in Mishrif Qurainat (MQ) is the first new crude oil […]
KRG launches Digital Transformation Strategy
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has announced the first digital transformation strategy. Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the significance of the strategy, which aims to put the Kurdistan Regional Government among the top electronic governments in the field of digitalization by the end of 2025. More here. Download digital strategy document here. The following is the […]
Forming a New Government in Iraq: Possible Scenarios
By Munqith Dagher 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. Forming a New Government in Iraq: Possible Scenarios Although Iraq's new government has ended the year-long deadlock, the path forward is still rife with obstacles. […]
Scoring Iraq's New Govt: Metrics for Preserving U.S. Interests
By 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. Scoring Iraq's New Government: Metrics for Preserving U.S. Interests The protracted post-election process has been a step backward for Iraqi democracy, so Washington will need […]