Al-Sadr "Wants to Be Iraq's Ayatollah Khomeini"
By Shayan Talabany, an analyst at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, for Foreign Policy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Muqtada al-Sadr Wants to Be Iraq's Ayatollah Khomeini Despite the Shiite cleric's apparent efforts against Iranian influence in Iraq, […]
What's Behind al-Sadr's Bid to Shake up Iraq's Politics?
By Sarhang Hamasaeed for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. What's Behind Moqtada al-Sadr's Bid to Shake up Iraq's Politics? Nearly 10 months after its last election, Iraq's stability is at stake. Its leaders […]
Iraq Planning Increased Oil Production in "Coming Years"
By John Lee. The First Vice President of the Iraqi National Oil Company (INOC), Hamid Younis, has said that oil production in Iraq can be increased to 5-to-8 million barrels per day (bpd) "during the coming years." He is quoted in a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, following a meeting that he chaired […]
Eduba Launches Educational "Super App"
By John Lee. Baghdad-based ed-tech platform Eduba has reportedly launched its ''Super App'' - the first EdTech super app in Iraq and MENA that offers multiple services. According to a report from Iraqi Innovators, the app has four components in their all-in-one learning management system, which includes interactive learning content, ride hailing, and payments. It […]
IoT Kids announces Winners of Coding Championship for Iraqi Schools
On 6th August, IoT Kids held the closing ceremony of The Schools Championship for Coding and Innovation at Zain's headquarter in Baghdad. IoT Kids organized the championship in cooperation with The Iraqi Ministry of Education and the sponsorship of Zain Iraq for telecommunication. The championship aims to encourage parents to invest in their children's creativity […]
Iraq Market Review: "Sell in May and Go Away - in July !!!"
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "Sell in May and Go Away - in July !!!" The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities RSISX USD Index, was down 5.6% for the month, […]
The Aspirations and Disillusionment of Iraq's Youth
By Hayder Al-Shakeri, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The aspirations and disillusionment of Iraq's youth Despite their disillusionment with Iraq's political system, the country's youth have hope and aspirations for real change. Click here to read the full […]
Iran and Iraq: The struggle for Tenable Relations
By Alexandra Kaiss and Mariah Smith, 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. Iran and Iraq: The struggle for tenable relations On July 25, the Atlantic Council's Iraq Initiative and Future of Iran Initiative hosted a virtual event […]
New Training Program for Iraqi Business Journalists
Training Program for Iraqi Business Journalists Reporting on their Country's Economy Business Journalists 4Change, a program to help Iraqi business journalists to report on economic reform initiatives in their country, calls for applicants who wish to report on solutions to economic problems. The application deadline is August 21st, with interviews to be held between August […]
Iraqi Journalists Targeted while Covering Protests - RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Iraqi authorities and public to avoid trampling on journalistic freedoms after reporters were targeted while trying to cover the storming of the Iraqi parliament by supporters of Iraq's biggest opposition movement. "In times of political instability and social unrest, the media should not be targeted or become the […]
Western Digital signs Distribution Deal for Iraq Market
By John Lee. Keyston Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with data storage company Western Digital Corporation (WDC). According to Zawya, the UAE-based distributor will bring WDC's portfolio of consumer storage solutions to a network of channel partners across Iraq. (Source: Zawya)
Iraqi Govt exempts Basra Governorate from Contracting Regulations
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. Among the items agreed was a decision to exempt Basra Governorate from the instructions covering government contracts for the purposes of the 2025 Arabian Gulf Cup Football Championships, which will be hosted in Basra. Concerns […]