KRG Cabinet discusses new Mineral Investment Bill

By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government's Council of Ministers has discussed the Kurdistan Region Mineral Investment Bill at its weekly meeting. Prime Minister Barzani stressed the importance of the Bill, describing it as a crucial step towards economic diversification and restructuring of investment in the Kurdistan Region's natural resources in a way that meets […]

Irish Govt approves plans for Iraqi Embassy

By John Lee. The Irish Cabinet has reportedly approved a plan to establish an Iraqi embassy in Dublin. According to a report from The Journal, the Iraqi Government wishes to set up the embassy to develop relations with Ireland and provide consular assistance to Iraqi citizens living in Ireland. The Iraqi Cabinet approved the plan […]

Iraq Pushes Gas Developments to Reduce on Iran

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 Pushes Key Gas Developments To Reduce Import Dependence On Iran Iraq is advancing some key associated gas projects at the Gharraf and Nassiriya oil fields. Click here to read […]

Training of Agricultural Staff in Basra

Training of Agriculture extension staff on the implementation of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) In Basra Governorate The Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations (FAO) in Iraq launched a 5-day training for agriculture extension staff to facilitate the implementation of "Farmer Field Schools" (FFS) in Basra, ThiQar and Missan Governorates. In total, 25 people […]

Iraq elects New President and Prime Minister

By Al Monitor staff. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi lawmakers elect Abdul Latif Rashid as new president The often-deadlocked parliament chose a veteran Kurdish politician, Abdul Latif Rashid (pictured), as President, who in turn designated Muhammad Shia al-Sudani for […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 13th October 2022). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD932 (-1.5%) / $814 (-1.9%) (weekly change) (+1.5% and +1.2% YTD change, respectively). The weekly trading volume was […]

$878m Arbitration Case against Iraqi Govt Dismissed

By John Lee. The World Bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has reportedly dismissed a German investor's claim arising out of the Iraqi Government's alleged takeover of a cement factory in Kirkuk. In the case (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/21), AHG Industry GmbH & Co. KG was said to be claiming $878 million […]

IBBC focused on Business Opportunities at Dubai Iraq Conference

IBBC focused on 'Business Opportunities' at this year's Dubai Iraq Conference, 10 & 11 November Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC)'s Dubai Autumn Conference this year is going to be significantly focused on 'Business Opportunities' for members and delegates, with the discussion of tangible investment and business opportunities throughout the sessions. Iraq has a bullish consumer […]

Qatar to Open Consulate in Erbil

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has adopted the recommendation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the opening of a Qatari general consulate in Erbil. Iraq reserves its right to open an Iraqi consulate in Qatar in the future, according to the principle of reciprocity. (Source: Iraqi Cabinet)