Profile: Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani
By May Kadow and Erik Yavorsky 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. Who Is Mohammed Shia al-Sudani? A closer look at the new prime minister's political career, past affiliations, and key cabinet picks as […]
France Renews Commitment to De-Mining in Iraq
France Renews its Commitment to Protecting Civilians impacted by Explosive Ordnance in Iraq The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) welcomes the contribution of EUR 500,000 (approximately USD 495,370) from the Government of France, which will support the Government of Iraq in its efforts to protect civilians impacted by the threat of explosive ordnance and […]
Belgium Provides Funding for De-Mining in Iraq
Belgium Provides an Additional EUR 1,000,000 for UNMAS Activities in Iraq The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional contribution of EUR 1,000,000 (approximately USD 980K) from the Government of Belgium, which will support the Government of Iraq in protecting civilians impacted by the threat of explosive ordnance and enabling humanitarian […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 17th November 2022). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD923 (+3.2%) / $805 (+1.9%) (weekly change) (+0.5% and 0.0% YTD change, respectively). The weekly trading volume was […]
World Bank's IFC proposes Loan to Al Douh Cement
By John Lee. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has proposed a corporate loan of up to USD65 million to Al Douh Cement, one of the leading producers of cement in Iraq, to finance the company's planned expansion of its production capacity. Al Douh was established in 2008 to meet […]
Iraqi PM Doubles Down on Oil Deals with China and Russia
By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. 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 Doubles Down On Oil & Gas Deals With China And Russia It is possible that U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, believed for a moment that […]
Iraqis "keen to Invest" in Bangladesh
By John Lee. Some Iraqi business people are reportedly interested in investing in Bangladesh's pharmaceutical and leather sectors. According to The Daily Star, this could be either through joint ventures or on their own. The comments follow a visit by a six-strong delegation from the Sulaymaniya Chamber of Commerce & Industry to the Dhaka Chamber […]
Foundation Stone laid for 892 Residential Units in Zakho
The Head of the KRG's Board of Investment, Mohammad Shokri, has laid the groundwork for the provision of 892 residential units in Zakho administration with a budget of 48.8 billion dinars [$33.4 million]. The project comes after 2,073 people with limited income filled online applications to be eligible for the residential units in Zakho. This […]
Kurdistan Innovation Institute (KII) launched
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has attended the launch ceremony of Kurdistan Innovation Institute (KII), designed to support innovators and researchers. The KII was founded at the initiative of Prime Minister Barzani, who continues to support Kurdistani youth in the pursuit of their hopes and ideas. "Today is a milestone in our collective growth; as […]
Prominent Role for Kurdistan in Global Gas Markets
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kurdistan positioned in prominent role in global gas markets A new report, The Kurdistan Region of Iraq's Gas-Export Potential: Deja Vu All Over Again, authored by Atlantic Council […]
Video: IBBC hosts Successful Tech Forum in Dubai
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has hosted a very successful Tech Forum as part of its Autumn Conference in Dubai. The session was chaired by Ashley Goodall, and speakers included: Padraig O'Hannelly, Iraq Business News (IBN); Laura Khudairi, Iraq Venture Partners (IVP); Hossam Darra, SAP; Shamal Mohammed, Silal; Muhammed Canbaloglu, Stirling Education; Ben Muziek, […]
Iraq establishes new 'Higher Commission for Combating Corruption'
By John Lee. Iraq has set up a new 'Higher Commission for Combating Corruption', to investigate the most serious cases of corruption in the counrty. The new body will be headed by Judge Haider Hanoun Zayer (pictured), who recently took over as head of the Federal Commission of Integrity (FCOI). The announcement follows the recent […]